This week my Christmas children's book reviews include an extravagant Christmas full of friendship, naughty Christmas Gremlins, a retelling of ancient fables from across the UK and a gift companion to the world of Mortal Engines.
Perfect presents for Christmas Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE CHRISTMAS
EXTRAVAGANZA HOTEL BY TRACEY CORDEROY & TONY NEAL
PICTURE BOOK 3+
When Frog arrives at the wrong house for his Christmas Extravaganza Bear tries very hard not to disappoint his brand new friend. A hilarious and heartwarming story full of holiday cheer. It explores what we really should value at this time of the year such as compassion, generosity and kindness rather than extravagance. An entertaining story to read out loud and on repeat. The endearing illustrations of their friendship bring home the true message of Christmas.
PICTURE BOOK 3+
When Frog arrives at the wrong house for his Christmas Extravaganza Bear tries very hard not to disappoint his brand new friend. A hilarious and heartwarming story full of holiday cheer. It explores what we really should value at this time of the year such as compassion, generosity and kindness rather than extravagance. An entertaining story to read out loud and on repeat. The endearing illustrations of their friendship bring home the true message of Christmas.
ISBN 9781848699373 HB Little Tiger £10.99
CHRISTMAS GREMLINS BY ADAM & CHARLOTTE GUILLAIN & CHRIS CHATTERTON
PICTURE BOOK 3+
A cheeky rhyming Christmas story packed with naughty Gremlins determined to cause a stir throughout the festive season. With over 50 flaps to find and lift this is perfect for excited little children to enjoy again and again in the holidays. The gremlins might be hiding up a chimney or in the Christmas tree! Little ones will love searching for the mischief makers behind the flaps in this hilarious interactive book. A riotous and fun stocking filler.
ISBN 9781405285063 PB Egmont £7.99
CHILDREN 9+
A rich and strange collection of magical folktales from across Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland which have been passed down through the generations. These retold tales will capture the imagination of readers young and old peppered throughout with dramatic illustrations by Frances King. The collection is sectioned into Magic, Love, Fairies, Legends and Ghosts amongst others and are easily digestible. A lovely gift that will open a door into a child's imagination.
ISBN 9781406381252 HB Walker £15
CHILDREN 10+
Discover the future history of the world of Mortal Engines. This sumptuous volume details the fearless adventures, epic battles and disastrous cataclysms that shaped the world where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. It is packed with dozens of beautiful colour illustrations and maps that will satisfy the huge following of this series and newcomers alike. A captivating and all-encompassing definitive companion guide to the epic fantasy series and the quintessential gift for fans.
ISBN 9781407186788 HB Scholastic £20
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