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The Dog that Saved Christmas

Jake is different from the other kids at school. He struggles when routines change and people’s emotions are so hard to understand. Christmas can be even worse and often the festivities are just too much to bear. But when Jake finds a little dog lost in the street he unlocks a connection he’s never had before. Together Jake and Susan form a special bond that helps him to understand the world around him, changing his life for the better. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.

The Christmasaurus

Chapter book

The number-one-bestselling, magical first children’s novel from Tom Fletcher.

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 . . .

Babushka

Picturebook

Babushka is busy tidying her house when three unexpected guests arrive telling her that they are looking for a baby, a new born king. When they leave Babushka stays behind cleaning and tidying, and preparing a gift for the baby. Next morning when she starts to follow the men she finds that the snow has covered their tracks and she doesn’t know which way to go. But she keeps on searching, and as she goes she gives a gift from her basket to every child she passes who is hungry, or cold, or has no toys. This retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale is accompanied by glowing illustrations from an award-winning artist.

Snow

Picturebook

As the day draws to a close, a family prepares for Christmas – decorating the tree, hanging stockings by the fire, putting out a plate of mince pies… Outside, the world turns to white.

‘No breath of wind, No gleam of sun Still the white snow Whirls softly down’

A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas

Picturebook

Philip Yates’ rollicking rhymes and Sebastia Serra’s sprightly, fun-filled pictures turn this Christmas perennial into a jubilant celebration. Now in board!

The stockin’s were stuck to the bowsprit with tar,

In hopes that Sir Peggedy soon would be thar.

With impeccable rhythm and a great sense of fun, Philip Yates skillfully adds pirate adds pirate adventure to Clement C. Moore’s beloved Christmas story. Written from the point of view of a young boy on a pirate ship, the book details his discovery of Sir Peggedy’s arrival aboard the ship and all of the excitement that follows. Yates’s energetic use of pirate language and Sebastia Serra’s vibrant illustrations, full of clever details, combine to create a world all their own.

Silent Night

Picturebook

Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory, from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels, as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.

Mimi and the Mountain Dragon

Picturebook

High in the mountains of Switzerland, lives a terrible dragon.
In the village below, the people do everything they can to keep the dragon away.
But one day, a little girl called Mimi finds a baby dragon. The little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to help the little dragon find his way home …

A wonderful story about friendship, courage and adventure, perfect for sharing with the whole family.

Hopscotch and the Christmas Tree

Picturebook

It’s almost Christmas, so Hopscotch and friends decide to put up their tree. But when their old one falls apart, no one can agree how the new one should look. Big, or small, fat or thin? Can the friends work together to find a new one? After all, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree… would it?

Hopscotch and the Christmas Tree is a brand new Christmas story and the first book in the Happy Go Hopscotch series. Based on the principles of The Science of Happiness, Happy Go Hopscotch teaches children and parents alike the importance of being happy.

Follow Hopscotch the horse, Malcom the cow, Barbara the sheep, Carlo the cat, Ingrid the pig and Jules the chicken on their first snowy adventure and learn that, whilst everyone is different and likes different things, we can all come together to reach a common goal.

How Winston Delivered Christmas

Picturebook

From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Delivered Christmas – the irresistible story of the brave little mouse who sets out on an adventure on Christmas Eve . Featuring beautiful colour artwork and Christmassy activities to make-and-do throughout, t his gorgeous book is sure to become a festive family tradition that will be enjoyed year after year.

Winston the mouse is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter to Father Christmas that did not make it to the post box – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way.

Written in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one to enjoy each day in the lead up to christmas, each chapter includes it’s very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together – including writing a letter to Father Christmas, making mince pies, designing your very own Christmas cards, making presents, creating decorations, and so much more!

The Christmas Promise

Picturebook

A captivating retelling of the Christmas story showing how God kept His promise to send a new King. Superb illustrations by Catalina Echeverri and faithful, Bible-centred story-telling by Alison Mitchell combine to make this a book that both parents and children will love. A long, long time ago so long that it s hard to imagine God promised a new King. He wasn t any ordinary king, like the ones we see on tv or in books. He would be different. He would be a new King; a rescuing King; a forever King! This book helps pre-school children discover exactly how God kept His Christmas Promise.

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