"The holiday season is a time for storytelling, and whether you are hearing the story of a candelabra staying lit for more than a week, or a baby born in a barn without proper medical supervision, these stories often feature miracles." Thus begins The Lump of Coal, a new book by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Brett Helquist.
"The story begins with a lump of coal, who for the sake of argument could think, talk, and move itself around. Like many people who dress in black, the lump of coal was interested in becoming an artist."
Above illustration © Brett Helquist
