Nadolig y Dryw (The Christmas Wren) by Gillian Clarke

Published to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas’s birth,  Gillian Clarke’s story The Christmas Wren has been written in response to Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales. It has been translated into Welsh by T. James Jones.

Commissioned by the Dylan Thomas Centre, the story is for adults and children, and is a magical tale of the Christmases of a Welsh childhood populated by aunts and uncles, snow and starlight, boxes and baubles. Gillian Clarke is a leading poet, and was appointed National Poet for Wales in 2008.

Colour illustrations throughout by Lotte Beatrix Crawford.

This poetry pamphlet is supplied with an envelope for posting, a bookmark for a special message and an ‘Instead of a card’ sticker to seal the back of the envelope, it is perfect for sending to a friend or loved one to enjoy. 

Also available in English. 

Product Specifications

Author: Gillian Clarke

Illustrator: Lotte Beatrix Crawford

Translator: T. James Jones

Language: Welsh

ISBN: 9781907598371

Format: Pamphlet

Length: 20 pages

Size: 14.48 x 0.51 x 23.11 cm

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