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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 – 17th December The Christmas Truce – The Place Where Peace Was Found by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Martin Impey

Posted on December 17, 2017 by alibrarylady

This lovely picturebook, a sequel to Where the Poppies Now Grow, is a celebration of the historical moment when men reached out the hand of friendship to the enemy and found peace on Christmas Day 1914.  A beautifully touching story … 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 – 13th December Lucky Wish Mouse – White Christmas by Clara Vulliamy

Posted on December 13, 2017 by alibrarylady

This magical story starring Lucky Wish Mouse and her ten tinies would be a charming treat to share with pre-schoolers in the run up to Christmas complete with sparkly pages and a comforting theme. In this first of a series … 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 – 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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Book Advent – 9th December The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski illustrated by P J Lynch

Posted on December 9, 2017 by alibrarylady

I think that this moving story of kindness and warmth conquering grief and sadness is utterly gorgeous. The text with its fable like feel is matched perfectly by illustrations of such breath-taking beauty that this has become a Christmas classic … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 8th December The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Posted on December 8, 2017 by alibrarylady

This Christmas classic needs no introduction at all. Such is its originality and brilliance it is widely known and loved by parents and children alike. Why the need to include it in a bookish Advent Calendar you may ask? Well, … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 6th December Christmas at the Toy Museum by David Lucas

Posted on December 6, 2017 by alibrarylady

A gentle story with bright, cheerful illustrations celebrating the theme of giving, this has been fondly appreciated by pre-school children at library storytime. It’s Christmas Eve at the Toy Museum. All the visitors have left so the toys hurry to … Continue reading →

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Book Advent – 5th December The Empty Stocking by Richard Curtis illustrated by Rebecca Cobb

Posted on December 5, 2017 by alibrarylady

It is Christmas Eve and that all important question looms large…Have you been good this year? Will Father Christmas bring you presents? Of course he will, he always does. Or will he? For twin sisters Sam and Charlie this is … Continue reading →

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