"The Fairies and the Christmas Child" by Lilian Gask is a charming story that combines the magic of fairies with the joy of Christmas. The author weaves together elements of fantasy and holiday cheer to create a heartwarming tale that is sure to delight readers of all ages.

The story follows a Christmas fairy who befriends a lonely child in need of holiday spirit. Together, they embark on a magical adventure that teaches them valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Gask's writing is beautifully descriptive, painting vivid images of the fairy world and the Christmas child's surroundings. The characters are endearing and relatable, and readers will find themselves rooting for them every step of the way.

Overall, "The Fairies and the Christmas Child" is a delightful read that is perfect for the holiday season. It is a story that will warm your heart and remind you of the magic that surrounds us, especially during the most wonderful time of the year.

Book Description:
The worst of being a Christmas Child[2] is that you don’t get birthday presents, but only Christmas ones. Old Naylor, who was Father’s coachman, and had a great gruff voice that came from his boots and was rather frightening, used to ask how I expected to grow up without proper birthdays, and I thought I might have to stay little always. When I told Father this he laughed, but a moment later he grew quite grave. “Listen, Chris,” he said. And then he took me on his knee—I was a small chap then—and told me things that made me forget old Naylor, and wish and wish that Mother could have stayed with us. The angels had wanted her, Father explained; well, we wanted her too, and there were plenty of angels in heaven, anyway. When I said this Father gave me a great squeeze and put me down, and I tried to be glad that I was a Christmas child. But I wasn’t really until a long time afterwards, when I had found the Fairy Ring, and met the Queen of the Fairies...