A Treasury of Christmas Songs — Dan Fox

Celebrate Christmas with a song!

A Christmas songbook illustrated with spectacular
art from the Metropolitan Museum

A Treasury of Christmas Songs pairs twenty-five well-loved holiday classics with exquisite art from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here are Christmas favorites for children of all ages to sing and play, such as "Deck the Halls," "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," and "The First Noel." The music dates from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century and the songs express the many moods of the Christmas season, from solemn to festive. All of the songs have been imaginatively illustrated with treasures from the Metropolitan Museum. Throughout the book are insightful comments on the art and the songs. Selection includes a simple arrangement for musical accompaniment.