Pablo Picasso's Noel

<p><i>'A sweet winter light blushed</i><br><i>as Pablo Picasso walked his dog</i><br><i>under the cypress trees</i><br><i>and the bell of the old chapel guessed at the hour.</i><br><i>It was Christmas Eve.'</i><br><br>Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy's new Christmas poem, <i>Pablo Picasso's Noel </i>follows the famous painter as he moves through a small town in the south of France on Christmas Eve, drawing the residents and the festive scenes he encounters. Accompanied by his small dog, he brings delight as he sketches wherever he goes. A wonderful, moving new poem capturing both the magic of Christmas and artistic inspiration.<br><br>Beautifully illustrated and produced in a gorgeous small format, this is an irresistible festive gift and Christmas stocking must-have for all book lovers.</p>