This holiday season, relive the beloved musical film The Muppet Christmas Carol—now an illustrated storybook!

The classic holiday film The Muppet Christmas Carol comes to life in this illustrated storybook for kids. Narrated by The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens, with help from his pal Rizzo the Rat, this fully illustrated children’s book retells the classic story of the beloved original film starring Michael Caine as Scrooge, Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, and Miss Piggy as Mrs. Cratchit.

In the Muppets’ version of Dickens’s timeless tale, Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and mean old man, sees the error of his ways after meeting three strange ghosts—and a whole lot of Muppets—one snowy Christmas Eve. Featuring the entire Muppet cast, this is a hilarious and heartwarming story about the importance of spreading love and kindness throughout the whole year. A colorful storybook celebrating a funny and festive family favorite, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit year after year!

About The Author

Brooke Vitale

Brooke Vitale is a children's book editor and the author of more than 100 books including Goonies: An Illustrated Classic, The Muppet's Christmas Carol: An iIllustrated Classic, Slushy, Slurpy City Snow, and The Magic Is in You. Brooke lives in Connecticut with her husband and two sons. Visit Brooke at brookevitale.com.

About The Illustrator

Luke Flowers

Luke Flowers is an author/illustrator living in Colorado Springs with his wife and 3 children. He has illustrated over 50 books since 2014, when he began his lifelong dream of illustrating children’s books. Luke’s written and illustrated a 5 book series for Scholastic called, “Moby Shinobi”, that has sold over 1 million copies since the first book’s release in 2016. When he’s not illustrating in his creative cave, he enjoys puppetry, playing banjo, basketball and adventures with his family.

Product Details

Publisher: Insight Kids (October 29, 2019)
Length: 40 pages
ISBN13: 9781683838371
Ages: 4 - 8

Raves and Reviews

A must for every muppets fan.

– Mouse Steps

A great way to get yourself into the holiday mood and share a classic story with your family.

– Disney Geek

Stays true to the spirit of the original 1843 novella and the Muppet movie version, making it a joy for grown-up fans of the film to share with their own kids during the holidays.

– SimpleMost

A terrific adaptation (of an adaptation), and absolutely belongs on your holiday reading list. It’s fun and gorgeous and full of Muppets and holiday cheer.

– ToughPigs

"Combine the joy of the movie with the wonder bedtime stories."

– GeekDad

“Takes the Muppet spin on Charles Dickens and captures it in bedtime-story-friendly prose and lovely visuals."

– The Wrap

"Relive the beloved musical film!"

– Comingsoon.net

“Welcome a whole new generation into the story with this retelling of the film.”

– Nerds and Beyond

“If you already love the movie, then you will love this faithful adaptation.”

– GeekMom

“A must-own for Muppet fans everywhere."

– The Mickey Mindset

"Brimming with heartfelt interpretations of the film."

– The Dad Suggests

“Kids will love this fun spin on the classic Christmas tale, while adults who grew up with the Muppets will love seeing their favorite scenes from the movie in book form."

– Babies to Bookworms