This week my children's Christmas book reviews include a stunning picture book of a snowy walk through a big city, a rebellious Christmas Tree, a wintery adventure for horse lovers and an icy fantasy for Narnia lovers.
Perfect presents for Christmas
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
SMALL
IN THE CITY BY SYDNEY SMITH
PICTURE
BOOK 4+
A
young boy walks through a busy city on a snowy day. He is small, and
the city is big and noisy. Can the boy find his way home? A
stunningly atmospheric book that will give children courage and show
them that it's ok to feel small and vulnerable. The inky drawings and
flashes of bright colour bring alive the wintry day in the city. The
stunning artwork and simple, poignant story is perfect for sharing.
HB
Walker £12.99
OH, CHRISTMAS TREE! BY
SUE HENDRA & PAUL LINNET
PICTURE BOOK 3+
It's
Christmas time, and every tree on the street is beautifully decorated
except one. This tree is a rebel! He doesn't want to wear glittery
decorations. He wants to bake, go on a bike ride and watch telly. Can
a gang of decorations, Bauble, Belle and Tinsel make him behave? A
festive fun story full of warmth and wit with an adorable cast of
characters. Perfect for reading out loud and getting children into
the Christmas spirit.
PB Macmillan £6.99
SNOWFLAKES, SILVER AND
SECRETS BY TRACEY CORDEROY
CHILDREN 8+
It's
the Christmas holidays, and Bryony and her friends are looking
forward to riding their ponies in the snow. When they befriend a
family of travellers accused of stealing a box of silver Bryony must
solve the mystery and remind people what Christmas is all about. The
third delightful adventure set in Seaview Stables. This story is a
must for horse lovers with a cute quiz and festive horse decoration
to make at the back.
PB
Simon & Schuster £6.99
THE FROZEN SEA BY PIERS
TORDAY
CHILDREN 9+
When
bullies chase Jewel into a mysterious old bookshop, she begins a
quest into the enchanted world of Folio to rescue her missing aunt.
Jewel's only help is her cheeky talking pet hamster Fizz and a
malfunctioning robot. This spellbinding fantasy is an ode to the
classic Narnia series with a sparkling cast and full of adventure.
Ideal for reading on a wintry night and a lovely gift for fans of
Nevermoor and Wizards of Once.
Quercus
HB £12.99
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