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Harriet Howe Books

A heartwarming Christmas story book for kids from exciting new talent Harriet Howe.
When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice, except one little girl.
He’s got a white beard and a round tummy and is very handy at repairing toys in his workshop – he must be Santa Claus!
When the old man becomes unwell, the little girl hatches a plan to rally the whole street together to look after Santa.
But will he be better in time for Christmas Eve…?

This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season.

With beautiful, cosy illustrations from the hugely talented Julia Christians (Magnificent Mabel) and a gently humorous text, this is the perfect Christmas Eve box filler.

Alongside Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis, Dasher by Matt Tavares and The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy and Emily Sutton, The Street Where Santa Lives is a modern-classic Christmas picture book.

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