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The Tale of Was-Ale and Yule-Tide is a narrative Christmas poem in the tradition of popular favourites such as 'The Night Before Christmas'.

Told in catchy rhyming couplets and with a light-hearted, humorous style, it recounts the story of two tribes, the Wases and the Yules, their respective communities of Wasburg and Yuletown divided by a long-standing feud. The Was... More

The Tale of Was-Ale and Yule-Tide is a narrative Christmas poem in the tradition of popular favourites such as 'The Night Before Christmas'.

Told in catchy rhyming couplets and with a light-hearted, humorous style, it recounts the story of two tribes, the Wases and the Yules, their respective communities of Wasburg and Yuletown divided by a long-standing feud. The Wases specialise in making ale and the Yules cut logs, but neither benefits from the other until Ben Beauregard and Gemima Thumbold, a Was and a Yule, chance to meet and fall in love.

When their tribes meet to discuss this apparent crisis, for the first time they realise the mutual benefits of peaceful co-existence. The feud is ended and Wasburg and Yuletown come together for a celebration.

In a world in which bigotry, prejudice, division, tribalism and wars prevail, the tale reinforces in a light-hearted way the power of human love to transcend the worst aspects of human nature, and the spirit of Christmas to unite people of good will.

The tale's magic is brought to life with full-colour illustrations. Along with classics such as 'The Night Before Christmas' and 'The Grinch That Stole Christmas', the tale's memorable charm will captivate adults and children alike.

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