Up on the Housetop

Brief Description: An illustrated version of the well-known Christmas song about Santa filling all the boys' and girls' stockings. Biographical Note: Benjamin Russell Hanby was born in Ohio in 1833. "Up on the Housetop" was one of more than eighty songs he composed. It has been recorded by many artists over the years, such as Gene Autry and Kimberley Locke. Janet Samuel doesn't remember a time when she wasn't creating art. Today she is a full-time illustrator. When not working, she enjoys long walks with her daughter, Alice, and their little dog, Tilly.

Contributor Bio:  Samuel, Janet Janet Samuel is a professional illustrator whose colorful art is featured in The Ten Commandments for Little Ones. As an illustrator of greeting cards and books, she has worked with numerous clients including The Art Group, International Greetings, Pan Macmillan, Parragon, Scholastic, Fernleigh Books, and Lion Hudson. Janet lives with her daughter in South Wales.