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Book Advent – 22nd December The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy illustrated by Emily Sutton

Posted on December 22, 2017 by alibrarylady

  This story of a little Christmas tree that no-one wants has a message of hope and new beginnings carried in both the text and illustrations.  It is a very thoughtful and touching book to share at Christmas time. A … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 20th December A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig illustrated by Chris Mould

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alibrarylady

  One of my very favourite Christmas books this is a total delight and does truly feel like a Christmas classic. A fabulous story with equally fabulous illustrations this would make a brilliant present. The trilogy would be even better! … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 19th December Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan

Posted on December 19, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a delightful adaptation of the Nativity Story that manages to be great fun without being irreverent. The story of the first Christmas is told from a very different point of view in this charming retelling by Nicholas Allan. … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 18th December The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Alison Ritchie illustrated by Marisa Morea

Posted on December 18, 2017 by alibrarylady

This is a jolly, rhyming picture book providing a different sort of countdown to Christmas with lots of appeal for very young children. A good read aloud for the festive season. Christmas is approaching and one little puppy is very … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 16th December Lost Christmas by David Logan

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alibrarylady

Although I somehow managed to miss the film when it was originally shown I was persuaded to read this book, based on the screenplay, by a lovely review I read and I am so very glad I discovered “Lost Christmas.” … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 15th December The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden

Posted on December 15, 2017 by alibrarylady

Set on Christmas Eve this well told story weaves together three plot strands in a magical tale of hopes, dreams and wishes coming true if you wish hard enough. Although originally published in the 1950s I had missed this gem … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 14th December The Best of Times by Michael Morpurgo ilustrated by Emma Chichester Clark

Posted on December 14, 2017 by alibrarylady

A pocket sized book with a fairy tale feel and illustrations that are fitting and appealing this would make a lovely Christmas gift for a newly confident reader or a poignant read aloud for slightly younger children. When Prince Frederico … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 12th December The Christmas Eve Ghost by Shirley Hughes

Posted on December 12, 2017 by alibrarylady

This story is everything you would expect from an author and illustrator who has come to be regarded by children’s book lovers as the “Queen of Picturebooks.” A tender and thoughtful story set in 1930s Liverpool with lovely illustrations in … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 11th December Snow Sister by Emma Carroll (illustrations by Julian de Narvaez)

Posted on December 11, 2017 by alibrarylady

A thoughtful novella with a classic feel by my favourite writer of historical fiction for children this is a perfect Christmas treat. Set in Victorian England it is a story of families, love, loss and ultimately of hope. It is … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 10th December Refuge by Anne Booth illustrated by Sam Usher

Posted on December 10, 2017 by alibrarylady

This poignant retelling of the Nativity was published in 2015 in response to the refugee crisis sweeping the world.  A donation is made from the sale of each book to the charity War Child. At the time of publication the … Continue reading →

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