A timeless Christmas poem brought to gorgeous life in a keepsake edition for the modern family, with gold foil details

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s beloved poem, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, captures an enduring message of peace and resilience. This edition pairs the poem with evocative artwork from Janna Steagall, offering families the opportunity to share and reflect on the true meaning of the season.

Whether given as a gift or cherished as part of your own holiday tradition, this book invites readers of all ages to rediscover the power of hope in the face of hardship—and the enduring promise of peace on earth, goodwill to all.

Details:

• By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Illustrator: Janna Steagall
• Publisher: ‎Familius
• Publication date: ‎September 9, 2025
• Edition: Illustrated
• Language: English
• Print length: 24 pages
• Item Weight: ‎12 ounces
• Dimensions: ‎9.3 x 0.45 x 9.4 inches
• Grade level:‎ Preschool and up

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We ship USPS First Class or Ground or UPS Ground, depending on weight. Signatures are required for orders over $200 and tracking is provided. We recommend that you provide a shipping address that has a secure delivery space. Pacifier cannot be responsible for theft of packages that have been confirmed as delivered via provided tracking services.

Heartfelt Hope – Based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1863 poem, this book brings a timeless message of peace and resilience.

Beautiful Keepsake – Illustrated by Janna Steagall with warm, evocative art and elegant gold-foil accents for a festive, meaningful feel.

A Tale of Faith Through Struggle – Originally written during the Civil War amid Longfellow’s personal grief, the poem ends on a triumphant note: “The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail.”