It will be a tough Christmas for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Their father is away in the American Civil War and money is hard to come by. Though they are poor, the March sisters are full of love for each other and share many moments of laughter and tears, disappointment and joy. This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, making it perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone.  Beautiful new illustrations throughout and a gorgeous larger format with ribbon marker bring the magic of this classic story to a new generation of children.