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| Utterly Gorgeous: Christmas |
Natalie Abadzis
£7.99, Scholastic
Designer Natalie Abadzis is the queen of ‘makes’, the creator of activities for The Funday Times, Zoey 101, Bang on the Door partworks and Blue Peter.
A super-stylish new activity series for girls and teens from eight to 14. Sensational cards to make, from 3-D birthday greetings and pop-up invitations to fantastic thank-yous. Christmas features stacks of festive ideas for a really crafty Christmas including Christmas cards, Advent calendars, table decorations and tree adornments.
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| Richard Scarry's Christmas Tales (My Mini Book Collection) |
Richard Scarry
£4.99, Sterling
Firefighters are stringing lights, shops are crowded and everyone is in a merry mood in this mini boxed set featuring four delightful board books adapted from Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Ever! Each brightly illustrated story spreads Christmas cheer and features Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and the rest of the Busytown characters. The titles included are: Christmas is Coming, Grouchy Mr. Gronkle, Mr. Frumble Helps Out and Trouble at Santas Workshop.
Richard Scarry (1919-1994) has contributed over three hundred books to children and adults everywhere, a body of work that has sold more than 200 million copies in 30 languages. Scarrys irresistible characters, all drawn in his distinctive style, are recognisable to millions of people around the world. |
| The Lion, the Unicorn and Me |
Jeanette Winterson
£6.99, Scholastic
In this beautiful retelling of the story of the very first Christmas, the humble donkey is chosen above all other animals to carry Mary to Bethlehem. As his journey unfolds, he is touched by th magic and mystery of the Nativity... With sparkles of originality, humour and warmth, the Christmas story is reborn.
Inspired by Jeanette Winterson's love of Christmas traditions and retelling old stories, this moving tale reminds us of the power and beauty of the ancient story of the very first Christmas. Richly and lovingly composed and illustrated, this deserves to be read aloud and enjoyed every year. |
| The Snowman Sound Book |
Raymond Briggs
£6.99, Puffin
Jingle jingle! This classic Christmas family favourite is now available as a sound book - with a sleigh bell jingle on every page! One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' classic picture book is a true piece of Christmas magic - narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is now recognised throughout the world. A board book that little hands will love... also available, The Snowman: Buggy Book to attach to your buggy, cot or highchair; and Raymond Briggs: Christmas Little Library - four little books full of Christmas magic with mini learning board books including: Opposites, Numbers, Words, and Weather. |
| Jingle Bells: Christmas Songs and Carols for Children (CD) |
Various
£5.10, BBC AudioGO Ltd
Twenty-four favourite festive songs and carols for children to enjoy (running time approximately one hour) includes;-
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
I Saw Three Ships
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Deck the Halls
O Come All Ye Faithful
Christmas Day
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Good King Wenceslas
We Three Kings
O Come O Come Emmanuel
The Holly and the Ivy
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The First Noel
Once in Royal David's City
The Coventry Carol
In the Bleak Midwinter
O Christmas Tree
While Shepherds Watched
O Holy Night
Away in a Manger
Silent Night
All Through the Night
Auld Lang Syne
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| Ladybird Big Noisy Book: Christmas Songs |
Ladybird
£10.99, Ladybird
Young children will love the festive Christmas songs in Ladybird's latest Big Noisy Book. Use the round tabbed edges to turn to your favourite Christmas songs, then press the sound buttons to hear the tunes and sing along! There are also three extra festive sound effects that can be played before or after the songs - choose from twinkly snowflakes, jolly jingly bells or cheerful chuckling Father Christmas.
The Christmas songs included in the book are:
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
I Saw Three Ships
Christmas is Coming
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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| Mirrored (Nightmare Club) |
Annie Graves
€5.99, Little Island
Did you ever hear that telling a nightmare makes it fade away? It doesn’t. Not here anyway. Welcome to the Nightmare Club’s Halloween Sleepover. You might not last till morning.
No one really understood Abbey, except for Bee. A new friend, right in her own house, just on the other side of the mirror. What could possibly go wrong?
The Nightmare Club series by Annie Graves for readers aged nine years and over, is a range of superbly presented paperback books for boys and girls who are ready for a little chill factor! The Nightmare Clubs is all have having nightmares and telling your nightmares and giving everyone else nighmares too. All the stories are supposed to be true - and that's much scarier thatn the fake stuff!
Collect all 4 titles and enter the spooky Dublin competition before the end of 2011 at www.littleisland.ie |
| A Dog's Breakfast (Nightmare Club) |
Annie Graves
€5.99, Little Island
Did you ever hear that telling a nightmare makes it fade away? It doesn’t. Not here anyway. Welcome to the Nightmare Club’s Halloween Sleepover. You might not last till morning. Glen is a nasty little boy who always moans and lies. After a strange encounter in the woods, he suddenly disappears, and the only one who seems to know what happened to him is a dog. And everyone knows that dogs can’t talk. Right?
The Nightmare Club series by Annie Graves for readers aged nine years and over, is a range of superbly presented paperback books for boys and girls who are ready for a little chill factor! The Nightmare Clubs is all have having nightmares and telling your nightmares and giving everyone else nighmares too. All the stories are supposed to be true - and that's much scarier thatn the fake stuff!
Collect all 4 titles and enter the spooky Dublin competition before the end of 2011 at www.littleisland.ie |
| Help! My Brother's A Zombie (Nightmare Club) |
Annie Graves
€5.99, Little Island
Did you ever hear that telling a nightmare makes it fade away? It doesn’t. Not here anyway. Welcome to the Nightmare Club’s Halloween Sleepover. You might not last till morning.
This is the story Jack told. His older brother Stephen was a great friend … until he started to change.
His smell.
His face.
His friends.
His diet.
The Nightmare Club series by Annie Graves for readers aged nine years and over, is a range of superbly presented paperback books for boys and girls who are ready for a little chill factor! The Nightmare Clubs is all have having nightmares and telling your nightmares and giving everyone else nighmares too. All the stories are supposed to be true - and that's much scarier thatn the fake stuff!
Collect all 4 titles and enter the spooky Dublin competition before the end of 2011 at www.littleisland.ie |
| Oliver |
Christopher Franceschelli
£9.99, Bloomsbury
Oliver is an egg ...just an egg. He can roll around a little and even stand on his head. But he is still just an egg. Until, one day, the egg changes and we are reminded that miracles do happen. Using a transforming device, the surprise ending will enchant all readers of this beautifully designed and brilliantly-paced novelty book.
Funny and unique, beautifully presented - just in time for Easter! |
| I Love My Mum |
Sophie Piper
£6.99, Lion Children's
All mums are very special and very clever. This heartwarming picture book l is a celebration of mums and with a cuddly selection of baby animals – who each tell us what makes their mums so special – this is a delightful bedtime read for mum and baby to share and celebrate their special bond. This is a book that you can read with the best mum in the world - yours.
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| I Can Make Things For Easter |
Jocelyn Miller
£5.99, Lion Children's
Easter is all about life springing up new and fresh and joyful. This book shows you how to make loads of things to help you celebrate the season, with craft ideas including cards, gingerbread, woolly sheep, chocolate nests and finger print chicks. Perfect for children from three years and over. |
| My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book |
Lois Rock
£2.99, Lion Children's
Come with Jesus' friends to the Easter garden. Learn to tell the story, and play your way through the activities. Hours of fun for little hands. |
| Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter |
Mary Joslin & Anna Luraschi
£5.99, Lion Children's
Simon was just an ordinary countryman, coming to Jerusalem to sell his produce. But on that same day a man was being led to his crucifixion, and Simon was swept into the commotion. A traditional folk tale that goes to the very heart of the Easter story.
MARY JOSLIN is known for her children's books on belief and spirituality, and retellings of traditional tales. Her books include The Goodbye Boat, Saint Nicholas, The Fourth Wise Man and The Lion Day-by-Day Bible. |
| My Little Easter Story |
Christina Goodings
£4.99, Lion Children's
Let this story take you to the heart of the very first Easter… from the excitement of Palm Sunday, through the sadness of Good Friday to the good news of Easter morning… the day when Jesus showed his friends that God's love is for ever. And have a joyful Easter. |
| Yuck's Crazy Christmas |
Matt and Dave
£4.99, Simon & Schuster
Yuck gets kids laughing and reading! These two brand new stories with holiday laughs and cheer are sure to make your season bright with their funny and irreverent humour.
YUCK'S CRAZY CHRISTMAS
Yuck and his sister, Polly Princess, have written to Father Christmas to tell him what presents they'd like. Yuck wants a Never-Ending Chocolate Maker, but Polly's been up to mischief that might mean Yuck gets no presents at all. Will Father Christmas fall for her tricks or will Yuck get the surprise he's hoping for?
YUCK'S NAUGHTY NEW YEAR
On the first day of the New Year, Yuck makes a New Year's resolution: 'I promise to have fun'. Mum and Polly tell him he must promise something sensible instead, like to wash more often or to do his homework, but Yuck has an idea for something that's so much fun his family will remember it all year long… |
| How Santa Really Works Pop-Up |
Alan Snow & Maggie Bateman
£12.99, Simon & Schuster
Beneath the Arctic Polar Ice Cap, deep underground, is a bustling community with one mission only - to make Christmas happen!
Have you ever wondered how Santa knows exactly what you want for Christmas?
How does he find time to read all those letters?
Does he really know which children have been naughty and which have been nice?
Here is a true scoop on how Santa does what he does so well, brilliantly brought to life in this Christmas-tastic new pop-up edition. Paperback version for £5.99 also now available. |
| There's No Place Like Home at Christmas |
Cathy Kelly, Niall Quinn, Maeve Binchy, Patricia Scanlan & Eddie Hobbs
€14.99, Mercier
There's No Place Like Home At Christmas is part of The Jack & Jill Foundation's SOS (Save our Service) Campaign. The foundation will be forced to cut its home nursing care service by 30% from 1 January 2011 if it doesn't raise €750,000.
For the past 13 years The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation has helped over 1,300 families by providing support and funding for up to 80 hours of home nursing care per month for children up to the age of 4 years old.
Edited by Jonathan Irwin, founder and CEO of The Jack and Jill Foundation, this collection of nearly 30 stories for children is both varied and colourful. Families buying this book wil be supporting Jack & Jill at a critical time. Don't forget schools can also get involved with mobile phone collection schemes - see www.jackandjill.ie for details. |
| A Christmas Journey |
Brian Wildsmith
£5.99, Oxford
After Mary sets out for Bethlehem with Joseph, a Christmas journey for her cat and dog also begins . . . In his enchanting retelling of the Nativity story, Brian Wildsmith brings a host of animals to the stable on the night that Jesus is born.
A delightful book to share with children over two years of age, at Christmas time. |
| Paper Angels |
Emma Calder
£7.99, Bloomsbury
A delightful Christmas book, with lots to read and make
The children are getting ready for Christmas, but bedtime arrives before they get to choose which very special angel to put on the top of the tree . . .
So, while the children sleep, the angels work together to make this the best Christmas tree ever!
With six stylish angels to cut out and decorate, this is a wonderfully creative book that offers both a sweet festive story and a craft element that all the family can enjoy in the run-up to Christmas.
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| Enchanted Christmas Tree in-a-box |
Paper Art by Sam Ita
£7.99, GMC Publications
Perfect for home or office, this is the complete spirit of Christmas in a neat little package! Enchanted Christmas Tree In-a-Box provides everything needed to create a beautiful and festive decoration in a snap. The pre-cut pieces are easy to assemble and the Holiday Cheer book includes step-by-step instructions for creating a 15” tall tree. There are also delicious cookie recipes (including gingerbread men and shortbread!) and classic Christmas stories such as The Night Before Christmas.
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| Books for Grandparents |
Catherine Wiley
£8.50, Veritas
From when we were very young our grandparents have watched over us and showered us with love. They have laughed with us, cried with us, and prayed with us. Can we ever thank them enough? The Catholic Grandparents Association, set up in 2007, wants to say thanks. The Association appealed to the children of Ireland to write a prayer especially for their grandparents, to thank them, honour them, and remember them if they have passed on. These beautiful prayers poured out love and affection for grandparents, alive and deceased. This very successful appeal resulted in hundreds of submissions nationwide. A selection of these prayers now appears in this publication. A wonderful gift for any grandparent, Prayers for Grandparents treasures these most special of people and the most special of roles they play in our lives.
The Catholic Grandparents Association was set up by Catherine Wiley, and for the past two years in September has hosted the increasingly popular National Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock, Co. Mayo. The mission of the CGA is to pass on the faith from grandparents to grandchildren. Catherine Wiley is a native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and now lives at Murrisk, Co. Mayo. She is married to Stewart, and is a grandmother of ten. |
| HAUNTED |
Explore the unknown from Atlantis to Zombies
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Learn the terrifying truth about everything otherworldly, from aliens and ghosts to werewolves and vampires Packed with case studies, eyewitness accounts, and expert reports, Haunted looks at the science behind the spooky stuff. What are the chances that there is life on other planets? Is there photographic evidence of ghosts? Why are there more UFO sightings in Mexico City than anywhere else? Bursting with evidence, special investigations, rare images, and eyewitness accounts, and full of the spine-chilling details kids love, Haunted is a magical guide to the unexplained. If it’s creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, or just altogether ooky, you will find it inside Haunted! |
| Pocket's Christmas Wish |
Ann Bonwill
£5.99, Oxford
A little rabbit's journey to find the meaning of Christmas.
Pocket is a little rabbit who wishes - from his whiskers to his bunny feet - that he might know the meaning of Christmas. When he hops out of his burrow on Christmas morning, Pocket finds some footprints left by children who have been playing in the snow. He follows the footprints to a cosy cottage where his Christmas wish comes true.
This is a gentle story that captures the real spirit of Christmas and celebrates those wholesome sentiments cherished by readers of all ages, particularly during the festive season, crossing both religious and cultural boundaries. |
| Father Christmas Needs a Wee |
Nicholas Allan
£6.99, Red Fox
In this book and CD edition of Father Christmas Needs A Wee, Bernard Cribbins brings to life the excruciating dilemma that Santa faces every Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve every child leaves out a drink and a snack for Father Christmas. Before long he really, really needs a wee but what can he do about it?
There’s a long time to wait before he can get home and when he finally does he’s lost his house key! A hilarious take on a dilemma that every toddler will identify with, this picture book now includes a CD complete with music and sound effects.
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| Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas |
Kes Gray
£4.99, Red Fox
Christmas: a time of peace, when all is calm? Not if you're Daisy, who has been extremely excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, trouble will surely follow!
Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the crackers, the snowmen and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. But, as ever with Daisy, things don't go quite according to plan and when the Baby Jesus dolly's head wobbles and falls off, total Christmas chaos ensues!
Suitable for seven to nine year olds. |
| Astrosaurs Academy: Christmas Crisis! |
Steve Cole
£4.99, Red Fox
The cadets are given 24 hours to come up with the most amazing Christmas decorations they can - to complete the task, they can go anywhere and do anything!
Teggs, Blink and Dutch set out to make the biggest set of fairy lights in the world, ever. But their lights prove no match for Damona and her team, who use all their cunning to find the biggest Christmas tree they can find. When terrifying ice creatures start coming out from Damona's tree though, things turn dangerous, and the cadets will really have to work together to stay alive so they can enjoy Christmas . .
Suitable for seven to nine year olds. |
| Lulu's Christmas |
Camilla Reid
£6.99, Bloomsbury
As every parent knows, Christmas is a time of great excitement and here young readers can join Lulu as she prepares the tree, lays out her stocking, builds a snowman and, of course, experiences the thrill of opening her presents.
But which will Lulu’s favourite present be in this glorious book, full of touch-and-feel, pull-tab and sensational surprise elements?
An utterly festive interactive book for children featuring the irresistible Lulu, in the third book in this bestselling novelty series. |
| Horrible Christmas 2011 Edition (Horrible Histories) |
Terry Deary
£9.99, Scholastic
Hold your breath… it’s Horrible Christmas. A book of all the freaky festive facts you always wanted to know, but were too stuffed with mince pies to find out! See why making Christmas pudding used to be a crime, read spooky festive stories to send shivers down your spine, and shudder at some curious and cruel Yule customs. Test out foul food recipes, learn how to get rid of those irritating carol singers, and get ready to have a very happy – um, horrible – Christmas! |
| P.J. Lynch Classic Christmas Collection |
P.J. Lynch
£35.00, Walker Books
Three glorious Christmas stories, beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator P.J. Lynch – The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, A Christmas Carol and The Gift of the Magi – are brought together in a wonderful three volume slipcase, lavishly packaged and produced.
This stunning slipcase makes a truly wonderful seasonal gift. The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey sees a grumpy old man and a lonely mother and son make friends; A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tells the famous story of how miserly Ebenezer Scrooge learns the error of his ways and rekindles the joys of Christmas spirit; and O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi is the wonderful story of a poor young couple who try to buy each other something special for Christmas and end up giving each other the greatest gift of all. This is a timeless Christmas collection for children aged seven years and over.
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| Christmas Doodles |
Piers Harper
£10.00, Buster Books
This book presents over 100 Christmassy doodles to complete and create to get you in the yuletide spirit. With wonderfully festive illustrations by Piers Harper, it is fun, simple and creative and no drawing skills required - let yourself be inspired. It is suitable for children and adults who can express their imagination, no age limits.
Everything from design your own wrapping paper to decide what is under the tree and who is under the mistletoe, there's plenty to keep kids of all ages occupied well into December and beyond.
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| Five-Minute Christmas Stories |
John Goodwin
£6.99, Lion Hudson
A popular collection of short reads for Christmas – now in
paperback. What did the donkey think as he carried
Mary to Bethlehem? Or the angels as their choir rehearsal was suddenly interrupted for a very important performance? John Goodwin retells ten Nativity stories from
different characters’ points of view in this original Christmas story book. His sideways glimpses at the first Christmas bring plenty of expression, animation and freshness to
the well-known story. Suitable for five to seven year olds. |
| Easter Angels, The |
Bob Hartman
£6.99, Lion Children's Books
First published in Bob Hartman's imaginative collection of tales about angels (Angels, Angels, All Around) this is a compelling retelling of a familiar Bible story told from a new perspective; the sadness and joy of the first Easter as witnessed by two angels attendant at the Crucifixion and Resurrection.
This newly illustrated edition presents Bob Hartman's moving text, which gets straight to the heart of Easter, with wonderfully evocative pictures that shimmer with mystery and miracle. Suitable for ages seven to nine years.
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| Stories From The Stable |
Bob Hartman
£4.99, Lion Hudson
Here is a collection of eighteen fun, fast-paced stories for Christmas from one of the UK's most popular storytellers. Bob Hartman is renowned for his retellings of traditional stories from around the world. This Christmas collection contains eleven episodes that link directly to the Nativity story, with a further seven folktales that provide memorable insights into the real meaning of Christmas.
A very readable black and white text with line drawings throughout.
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| Gift of The Magi, The |
O.Henry - Illustrated by PJ Lynch
£10.99, Walker Books
Della has saved for months to buy the perfect gift for her beloved husband, Jim. But $1.87 is the miserable sum of her efforts, and it’s now Christmas Eve. There is only one thing left to do: sell her most treasured possession, her beautiful knee-length hair. But when Jim returns home he is aghast – his gift for her is the tortoiseshell combs she has coveted for so long! And to buy them he has sold his precious gold pocket-watch … for which Della has just sacrificed her hair to buy a perfect platinum chain!
A heart-warming tale reminding us that love is more important than possessions, this is PJ Lynch's third Christmas masterpiece, following A Christmas Carol and The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. |
| A Present for Father Christmas |
David Wood
£9.99, Walker Books
We all love receiving presents at Christmas, but has anyone ever thought of Father Christmas? One little boy sets out to find him the perfect gift in this festive pop-up adventure!
Sam thinks Father Christmas deserves his own present this year. But what might he like as a gift? Something to eat? Something to wear? Or maybe some help delivering all those presents! Join Sam on this wonderful Christmas adventure and enjoy all the festive fun of the pop-up scenes. There’s even a chance to peek inside Father Christmas’s grotto and glimpse the spectacular 3-D celebrations! You won’t believe your eyes!
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| Make Your Own Angels |
Klutz
£8.99, Klutz
A beautiful addition to any festive scene! Eight Snow Angels for either Christmas tree decorations or beautiful gift-wrap adornments. Comes with craft jewels, wooden beads, glitter and sequins to make these fantastic festive decorations, with a storage box to help keep everything tidy. The kit also includes easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for young children, with supervision. |
| Christmas Thumb Prints |
Klutz
£5.99, Klutz
This new Special Christmas Edition of the Thumb Print books is a cracker!
It shows you how to turn your thumbprints into pieces of art for the festive season. You can make Santa Claus, reindeer, snowmen and much more. It comes with two inkpads in green and red, a little black pen and 6 tear-out gift tags for Christmas pressies. |
| Madeline's Christmas - 70th Anniversary Edition |
Ludwig Bemelmans
£7.99, Scholastic
“In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...”
It's Christmas Eve, and Miss Clavel and her charges are all in bed with colds. All except Madeline, who answers the door to a rug-seller. But when she discovers that the rug-seller is also a magician, the little girls are whisked away on a magic Christmas carpet ride!
The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming Parisian world have been loved by children and adults alike for seventy years.
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| Bloomsbury Christmas Treasury, The |
Sally Grindley
£7.99, Bloomsbury Publishing
A bright and irresistible bedtime collection for young children with original stories by Sally Grindley and illustrated by some of the finest illustrators working today, including Michael Foreman, Ian Beck, Penny Dann and Eleanor Taylor.
Father Christmas, a sickly Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, an Elf that gets locked in the workshop, the story of the birth of Jesus ... the list goes on in this wonderful collection of stories for young children all about Christmas.
Lavishly illustrated throughout by a plethora of brilliant artists including Sue Hellard, Michael Foreman, Penny Dann and Ian Beck.
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| Scream Street 1: Fang Of The Vampire |
Tommy Donbavand
£4.99, Walker Books
After Luke Watson transforms into a werewolf for the third time, he and his parents are moved by the Government Housing of Unusual Lifeforms (G.H.O.U.L.) to Scream Street – a community of vampires, zombies, witches and more.
In Scream Street, Luke and his parents discover a nightmarish world of the undead. Luke soon makes friends with vampire Resus Negative and mummy Cleo Farr, but he remains determined to take his terrified parents home. After liberating the powerful book Tales of Scream Street from his new landlord, Otto Sneer, Luke learns that the founding fathers of the community each left behind a powerful relic. Collecting together all six is his only hope of opening a doorway out of the street, so with the help of Resus and Cleo he sets out to find the first one, the vampire’s fang. But with Otto Sneer determined to thwart him at every turn, will Luke even get past the first hurdle alive?
Super scary, screamingly funny new series for readers aged eight years plus, that kids will love!
Other titles in the Scream Street Series include:
Blood of the Witch
Heart of the Mummy
Flesh of the Zombie
PS. See Tommy Donbavand transforming into a werewolf at www.screamstreet.co.uk
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| Christmas Peekaboo! |
Dorling Kindersley
£6.99, Dorling Kindersley
Play festive peekaboo with your baby and hear them giggle in delight as hidden Christmas surprises are revealed!
Read together and lift the giant flaps to reveal Christmas presents and a glittering snowman; then explore the soft, shiny and bumpy textures. Where’s Christmas baby gone, is she behind the present? And who will you discover behind the snowflakes? Find them all, they are waiting to say Peekaboo!
An award-winning series for babies perfect for developing imagination, early-thinking and memory skills.
Other titles in the Peekaboo! series include:
Eyes, Nose, Toes
Rainbow Colours
Farm
Dress Up |
| Santa's Littlest Helper Travels the World |
Anu Stohner
£5.99, Bloomsbury
Santa's Littlest Helper is always first to finish wrapping his presents and packing his sleigh, and the other helpers tease him. But when Christmas Eve arrives and they are all struck down with Christmas pox, it's the littlest helper who comes up with a plan to save Christmas. While the bigger helpers deliver to human children, the littlest helper delivers presents to the animals, and he enlists their help to ride the sleighs and visit all the cities and villages in time for Christmas morning.
A festive picture book featuring the tiny charismatic man in red that is ideal for reading aloud at bedtime in the run up to Christmas. |
| Battle for Christmas, The |
Jeremy Strong
£4.99, Puffin
When Ellie puts on her new pyjamas, strange things start to happen. She and her little brother, Max, are whisked off to the Christmas Shop where a battle is raging between a valiant troop of toys and the scaaaarry Christmas Tree Fairy and her army of angels.
Can Ellie and Max save Christmas for the world – or will they be arrested for being mince spies?
This is the first book in a new series for eight to 12 year olds about the Cosmic Pyjamas. They're magical and they're dangerous. You have been warned!
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| Angel and the Lamb, The |
Sophie Piper
£6.99, Lion Hudson
Little Lamb is lost on the hillside.
Who will take him safely to Bethlehem?
A delightful tale for Christmas for young children.
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| Mix and Match Christmas |
Juliet David
£6.99, Lion Hudson / Candle Books
Children can have lots of fun as they read the Christmas story, play with this interactive book, and mix and match over 40 exciting character cards. Each spread has two specific characters which children are encouraged to find in amongst the wiro cards on the right hand side. They can of course make lots of different characters as well, as they read through the book. |
| On That Christmas Night |
Tim Dowley
£8.99, Lion Hudson / Candle Books
Here is the traditional nativity story of Mary and the angel, of Joseph and his dream, of the journey to Bethlehem and the baby in the manger, of the angels singing in the skies above Bethlehem and the visit of the shepherds, of the wise men and the star and the gifts which they brought to the newborn king.
The traditional story is exquisitely illustrated to make this book a gift to treasure for all the Christmases of childhood.
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| Lion Storyteller Bible, The |
Bob Hartman & Krisztina Kallai Nagy
£14.99, Lion Hudson
The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer.This new book integrates more than 20 new Bible story retellings with the 50 tried and tested originals. It also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling, as well as 4CDs on which the stories are narrated by voiceover specialist, David Holt.
Newly commissioned illustrations throughout will capture as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition.
To listen to an audio extract, click here;
http://www.lionhudson.com/media/9780745949802.mp3 |
| Where Teddy Bears Come From |
Mark Burgess & Russell Ayto
£5.99, Puffin
Little Wolf just can't sleep. He needs a teddy bear, but where do they come from? The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood don't know, and not even Wise Owl can help. It's only when Little Wolf bumps into a magical stranger with a bright, red coat and long, white beard that his greatest wish comes true.
A perfect Christmas story for five to eight year olds about one of the most important questions of all... |
| Dear Father Christmas |
Jeanne Willis & Rosie Reeve
£7.99, Puffin
There are no fluffy slippers, teddies, toys and bikes on this delightful Christmas wish-list from the creators of Delilah Darling! Instead, expect a spray to frighten monsters, laces that tie themselves, a hamster that lives forever and a brand-new baby brother on Christmas morning. But it's the last, most exciting wish of all that springs the BIG surprise and shows just who it is writing to Father Christmas...
Three to five year olds will love this seasonal picture book, with a sheet of special paper hidden inside and lots of stickers to write their very onn letter to Father Christmas! |
| Nut Cracker |
Jan Pienkowski - told by David Walser
£17.99, Puffin
It is Christmas Eve and the party is over. Clara creeps downstairs to find Nutcracker, a wooden doll given to her by her mysterious godfather Drosselmeier – a creator of fabulous mechanical toys, has come to life. Through her godfather’s strange powers, Clara is caught up in a thrilling battle in which she and Nutcracker – in reality a prince transformed by an evil spell – overcome the Mouse King and his army. Clara’s bravery is rewarded by a trip to the magical Land of Sweets, and in the end it is her love and loyalty that lift the curse, transforming Nutcracker back into his true self, and making Clara’s dreams come true.
This classic love story, which inspired the popular ballet that is danced to one of Tchaikovsky’s most magical scores, is wonderfully retold by David Walser, in a direct translation from the original German story.Jan Pieñkowski, master of illustration, brings the story vividly to life adding his own magic with exquisite illustrations on sparkling backgrounds. The finale is a multi-layered tableau of intricate laser-cut silhouettes, created in the style of traditional German papercraft.
This beautiful and sumptuous novelty book is the ultimate gift for three to five year olds this Christmas.
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| Daddy Hug |
Tim Warnes
£5.99, Harper Collins
A beautiful picture book for parents and children to share all about the love between a father and his child.
From spiky hedgehogs and slimy snakes to bouncy sheep and buzzing bees. . .everbody loves their Daddy Hug!
Beautiful family gift to celebrate Father's Day...or any day! |
| Illustrated Family Bible |
Edited by Claude-Bernard Costecalde
£16.99, Dorling Kindersley
Gain understanding and insight into stories from the Old and New Testaments in the new edition of this illustrated Bible – packaged in a beautiful slipcase. From the ‘Last Supper’ to the ‘Miraculous Catch of Fish’, find out more about the Bible’s key stories through the events and history behind them.
Explore detailed photographs of places and artefacts, together with maps which all help set the Bible in its social, historical and geographical context. Plus, find features on the Patriarchs, the Parables and the Journeys of St Paul.
Based on the New International Version of the Bible and selected by a team of renowned scholars and teachers of religion; this new visual approach to understanding the Bible will entertain and inspire the whole family.
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| Dear Santa: Letters and Drawings to Father Christmas |
Ron Abercrombie
£1.00, Mainstream Publishing
Children from all over the UK share their excitement at the prospect of Santa visiting them in this book which celebrates Santa through the children's funny and touching letters and drawings. A donation to Save the Children will be made from the proceeds of every copy sold.
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| Dear Father Christmas: Raymond Briggs' Letter Writing Kit |
Raymond Briggs
£5.99, Top That Publishing PLC
This pack contains a fun instruction book packed with simple, livly text to explain to children that art of writing a perfect letter. From showing how to set out addresses, address a postcard and take a memo, each simple project contains step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by amusing anecdotes from Father Christmas himself. Each piece of notepaper, envelope, postcard and stamp features original Raymond Briggs artwork, creating a complete writing set to inspire letter writing over the Christmas season, while helping kids learn basic life skills.
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| Dear Father Christmas |
ALAN DURANT
£5.99, Walker Hb
After a visit to Father Christmas, Billy left his Christmas list above the fireplace, but his sister, Holly left a letter instead. You can imagine how excited she was the next day to get a letter back. It reminds her to leave a list, but she leaves another letter instead. This is the start of a series of letters between her and Santa, but Holly is reluctant to say what she really wants for Christmas. What could she want that she’s too shy to ask for? All is revealed in this delightful picture book that allows the reader to share Holly’s excitement by having all of Santa’s letters and surprises in envelopes to be opened and enjoyed. |
| The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan |
SUSAN WOJCIECHOWSKI
£10.99, Walker Hb
The village children called Jonathan ‘Mr Gloomy’, which suited this grumpy man. He kept himself to himself and so no one knew that he was really sad, with good reason. One thing that was known about him was his skill as a woodcarver, which is why a young widow asked him to make a special set of Christmas figures for her. Slowly the widow and her son infiltrate Jonathan’s lonely existence with remarkable consequences for all of them. This is a gorgeous, touching story that unravels slowly, showing what a difference one person can make to another’s life. It is beautifully illustrated and comes with a CD narrated by James Earl Jones. |
| Coyote Christmas |
S.D. NELSON
£7.95, Abrams Hb
The starving Coyote didn’t care it was Christmas eve, he was only interested in tricking humans out of some food. Taking on a perfect disguise of Father Christmas let him trick his way into a family home where he was offered a meal. His plan was to leave before anyone discovered his bag of presents was just full of straw, but he falls and is dumfounded when his sack opens to reveal presents — the trickster has been tricked and discovered feelings he didn’t know he had. This is a really touching story with beautiful illustrations. A picture book with lots of sentences on each page for readers growing in confidence — and great to share. |
| A Message for Santa |
TONY ROSS/HIAWYN ORAM
£5.99, Andersen Press
Emily loves everything about Christmas, except one… she
is scared of Santa Claus. So, instead of leaving a welcome
out for him, she blocks up the chimney to stop him getting
down. Getting her to imagine what it would feel like to be
Santa stuck in the chimney makes her realise she is being
cruel and her mum comes up with a compromise. Emily is
surprised to learn Santa has his own fears and realises you shouldn’t be afraid to admit them. Very funny, thoughtful picture book with expressive illustrations adding to the fun. Few sentences on each page. |
| Little Rabbit's Christmas |
Harry Horse
£5.99, Puffin Books
Christmas is coming and all Little Rabbit wants is a shiny red sledge. When he wakes up on Christmas morning he isn't surprised that he can't find it in his stocking because that's a little small for a sledge. But when he cannot find it under the Christmas tree either, or stuck up the chimney, or under his parents' bed, he is heartbroken! "I only wanted a sledge," he weeps, until Papa tells him to stop crying and look outside. And there it is - all shiny and red and new, just waiting for Little Rabbit to play on it. He feels very proud when his friends gather round to admire his wonderful present, but they want to play on it, too! Little Rabbit thinks that's not fair - it's HIS sledge and HE'S the only one allowed to ride it! What will make him learn to share?
Winner of the Smarties Prize for three to five year olds. |
| Russell's Christmas Magic |
Rob Scotton - Illustrated by Rob Scotton
£5.99, Harper Collins
When Santa and his broken sleigh are stranded in Firefly Wood, Santa is sure that Christmas will have to be cancelled. That is, until Russell the Sheep comes to the rescue with a magic that is all his own.
Beautifully illustrated tale about a sheep who can't sleep for three to six year olds.
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| A Christmas Carol |
Charles Dickens / Illustrated by P. J. Lynch
£14.99, Walker Books
A newly illustrated edition of the Christmas classic, by award-winning Irish illustator, P. J. Lynch.
Dickens's ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has become as much a part of Christmas as trees and stockings, plum pudding and mistletoe. In this lavish new edition, detailed and atmospheric artwork brings Dickensian London and its inhabitants to life with breathtaking immediacy. For readers aged 10 years plus. Nominated for Children's Books Ireland Bisto Awards 2007. |
| Pocket Money Christmas |
Clare Beaton
£4.99, b small
This is full of ideas for things to make — mainly recycling things you have lying about at home — making it cheap and good for the planet! There are suggestions for party hats, decorations, cards, gifts and even festive food with simple step by step illustrated instructions. Loads of fun |
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