CHRISTMAS JOY by Cynthia Holt Cummings. Illustrated by Danna Clark. (Birmingham, Michigan: Holt Peterson Press, Inc., 1986). First edition, FIRST printing. "First printing 1986" statement to the copyright page. SIGNED by the poet, war-active WWII army nurse, and author, with the salutation "With Warm Friendly thoughts, Fondly, Cynthia Holt Cummings", to the verso of the front end-paper. A beautiful quality book production in a sturdy sewn, color illustrated binding, with striking high contrast, charming illustrations on every page by Danna Clark. A teddy bear family, with new member Gusto, is featured enjoying activities and then preparing for Christmas with the family and in the village, in this smile provoking children's book that also has reader-engagement drawing pages to the rear. Great Gift. Fine, very tight and square in textured and matte-laminated boards with wraparound Danna Clark color illustration, black titles to the front cover and to the spine, red-and-white headband and tail-band, character portrait illustrations with captioned names to the end-papers; no dust jacket, as issued. An endearingly delightful, Christmas children's collectible. Octavo. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.