The Pearl Story Book is a stellar collection for children of stories and legends from near and far about Winter, Christmas, and the New Year. Poems to match the season are sprinkled among the narrative selections, making reading from beginning to end a joyful experience. This is one of four seasonal collections the authors have compiled, the others being The Emerald Story Book for Spring, The Turquoise Story Book for Summer, and The Topaz Story Book for Fall.