Ask people to describe Father Christmas most and will speak of a jolly old man with a white beard, a red suit, and black boots. Most people would claim that this is a tradition that has its roots far back in history, but it was not until the 1930s that the familiar image of Santa in his red suit became popular.

This simple lesson plan will teach children about the field of book illustration, give them some exposure to and understanding of what it takes to illustrate a book and let them create an illustrated story of their own to share with friends and family.