CHRISTMAS BOOKS
Books to share and enjoy over Christmas.
THE CHRISTMAS PINE
by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Victoria Sandøy
Age: 2-6 Years
Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! The perfect book to enjoy at Christmas. Fabulous illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.
Available 14th October. Pre-order price available now on Amazon
by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Victoria Sandøy
Age: 2-6 Years
Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! The perfect book to enjoy at Christmas. Fabulous illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.
Available 14th October. Pre-order price available now on Amazon
THE CHRISTMAS BEAR
by Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler
Age 1-3 Years
When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom's house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out, as he chases Santa's sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom's cosy bedroom.
Available at: Amazon
by Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler
Age 1-3 Years
When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom's house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out, as he chases Santa's sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom's cosy bedroom.
Available at: Amazon
THE CHRISTMAS PIG
by J.K. Rowling
Age: 8-12 Years
Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy - the Christmas Pig (DP's annoying replacement) - has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known...
Available 12th October: Amazon
by J.K. Rowling
Age: 8-12 Years
Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy - the Christmas Pig (DP's annoying replacement) - has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known...
Available 12th October: Amazon
BEAR'S MERRY BOOK OF HIDDEN THINGS
By Gergely Dudás
Age 4-8 Years
Like a Where's Wally but featuring a Bear. Bear loves the holidays, and this year he's throwing a party for all his animal friends. But there's so much to do to get ready—and he is only one very little bear! Can you help Bear find all the secret treasures he needs for his party? Great Illustrations, will keep all the family busy!
Available at: Amazon
By Gergely Dudás
Age 4-8 Years
Like a Where's Wally but featuring a Bear. Bear loves the holidays, and this year he's throwing a party for all his animal friends. But there's so much to do to get ready—and he is only one very little bear! Can you help Bear find all the secret treasures he needs for his party? Great Illustrations, will keep all the family busy!
Available at: Amazon
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
By Clement Moore
Age 4-8 Years
Edited to make it more suitable for children (Santa no longer smokes), a Christmas classic with beautiful illustrations.
Available at: Amazon
By Clement Moore
Age 4-8 Years
Edited to make it more suitable for children (Santa no longer smokes), a Christmas classic with beautiful illustrations.
Available at: Amazon
WEINACHTEN WIMMELBUCH - A PICTURE BOOK
Age 2+
A German picture book depicting wintry Christmas scenes. There is a huge amount of detail in each picture, there is lots to discover and you are bound to spot something new each time.
Available at: Amazon
Age 2+
A German picture book depicting wintry Christmas scenes. There is a huge amount of detail in each picture, there is lots to discover and you are bound to spot something new each time.
Available at: Amazon
THE SNOWMAN
by Raymond Briggs
Age 3-7 Years
After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home...
Available at: Amazon
by Raymond Briggs
Age 3-7 Years
After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home...
Available at: Amazon
THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Chris Van Allsburg
Age 3-6 Years
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.
Available at: Amazon
by Chris Van Allsburg
Age 3-6 Years
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.
Available at: Amazon
THE CHRISTMASAURUS
by Tom Fletcher
Age 6-9 Years
This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It's about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
Available at: Amazon
by Tom Fletcher
Age 6-9 Years
This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It's about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
Available at: Amazon
THE NATIVITY FLAP BOOK
Age 0-3 years
A flap book to introduce little children to the story of baby Jesus. It features warm and friendly illustrations.
Available at: Amazon
Age 0-3 years
A flap book to introduce little children to the story of baby Jesus. It features warm and friendly illustrations.
Available at: Amazon
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