Maggie Downer – illustratör

This is a magical Hans Christian Andersen tale is retold for younger readers in this beautiful boardbook. Lift the flaps to see the bears and all their animal friends in their houses, and open a living room door for an even greater surprise! Special sparkly glitter on details such as lamplight, snow, Christmas toys and the decorations on the tree itself add to the festive feel. With bright illustrations to look at, and an advent calendar to open, this is sure to be a treasured gift. Follow the adventures of the little Christmas tree as he grows up in the middle of the forest and wonders where the taller trees go when they get chopped down. Just before Christmas, a family of bears find the little tree. They carefully dig him up, put him in a pot, and carry him to their home. There he is decorated with glistening glass ornaments, twinkling tinsel, and a shiny star on top. All of these details are highlighted with sparkly glitter. Open the living room door to see little tree surrounded by presents - he is a proper Christmas tree now! But what will happen when the decorations come down...? This version of The Fir Tree (1844) has been specially adapted for younger children.The original ending has been given a heartwarming lift with the addition of friendly bears and a valuable environmental message: that a Christmas tree isn't just for Christmas.

This timeless Christmas rhyme is brought to life for children today in this beautiful boardbook edition. There are big, bright illustrations to look at, with sparkly glitter on details such as holly, mistletoe and snow, to really capture the festive feeling. Lift the flaps to see Saint Nicholas approaching and departing, and look inside his sack of presents. With a special felt finish on Santa's red coat on the front cover, this is a Christmas story to keep and treasure. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there...When Clement Clarke Moore penned these words, he created what is arguably the best-known verse ever written by an American. A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which later became famous as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, is now part and parcel of the yuletide tradition. This glorious boardbook brings the poem to life with bright illustrations of children, parents, presents, and Santa and his reindeer.Enlivened by sparkling seasonal effects and windows to open, this is a volume that will be adored by the whole family.