Discover more books

My first Oxford book of Christmas poems

By John Foster

What festive surprises await between frosty mornings, secret presents and the first New Year sparkle?

festive playful traditional colourful

Genres

Poetry/Verse

What is My first Oxford book of Christmas poems about?

This sparkling collection brings together more than 120 poems celebrating Christmas from the first winter frosts to the arrival of the New Year. Children can read about decorating, presents, parties, food, carol singers, Santa and the Nativity, with poems ranging from funny and playful to thoughtful and traditional. Featuring favourite poets including A. A. Milne, Berlie Doherty and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the anthology is richly illustrated and perfect for sharing aloud or dipping into throughout the festive season.

About the author

John Foster is a well-known British poet and author who loves writing funny and imaginative poems for children. Many young readers enjoy his popular collections, such as 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar' and 'The Poetry Chest.' John Foster's poems are full of clever wordplay and are great for reading aloud and sharing with friends.

Pages

93 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2003

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book