Anne Booth has published 23 middle-grade fiction and picture books to date, including A Shelter for Sadness and The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk, both illustrated by David Litchfield, Refuge illustrated by Sam Usher, and The Christmas Fairy, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. She lives in Kent with her husband and a cockapoo puppy called Barney. Find her online at annebooth.co.uk and on Instagram as @anneboothauthor.Leanne Hatch is the children's book creator of picture books Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress, The Brand-New, Never-Used Perfect Crayons and Unraveled. With a background in both art and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating textile art and designing accessories for a popular retail chain. She lives in Washington State, USA. Find her online at leannehatch.com and on Instagram as @leannehatch_illustration.

This book has so much to offer about kindness, the spirit of Christmas and seasonal changes. Anne Booth's beautiful story is magical and special and has an important message for us to show kindness and be willing to help others in little ways, just like Mia and her family. The illustrations are gorgeous and there are lots of opportunities for children to spot seasonal changes and the joy of Christmas. This book is beautiful and is the perfect story for children to enjoy and learn from.

Anne Booth has published 23 middle-grade fiction and picture books to date, including A Shelter for Sadness and The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk, both illustrated by David Litchfield, Refuge illustrated by Sam Usher, and The Christmas Fairy, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. She lives in Kent with her husband and a cockapoo puppy called Barney. Find her online at annebooth.co.uk and on Instagram as @anneboothauthor.Leanne Hatch is the children's book creator of picture books Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress, The Brand-New, Never-Used Perfect Crayons and Unraveled. With a background in both art and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating textile art and designing accessories for a popular retail chain. She lives in Washington State, USA. Find her online at leannehatch.com and on Instagram as @leannehatch_illustration.

This book has so much to offer about kindness, the spirit of Christmas and seasonal changes. Anne Booth's beautiful story is magical and special and has an important message for us to show kindness and be willing to help others in little ways, just like Mia and her family. The illustrations are gorgeous and there are lots of opportunities for children to spot seasonal changes and the joy of Christmas. This book is beautiful and is the perfect story for children to enjoy and learn from.