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Books of The Month December 2024


The following books are all tried and tested titles.
They have proved to be popular with both children and adults alike!


Early Years (0 - 5 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of You Choose Christmas by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt You Choose Christmas by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
A fun interactive Christmas book where YOU choose what happens. Endless possibilities!

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Non-fiction
Cover of 100 Christmas Things to Make and Do by Fiona Watt 100 Christmas Things to Make and Do by Fiona Watt
Step-by-step, simple instructions…why not make a few presents this year?!

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma
Learn about traditions at Christmas from around the world with rhyming text and colourful illustrations.

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Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of A Small Miracle by Peter Collington A Small Miracle by Peter Collington
So much to talk about in this simply wonderful, wordless picture book. You may need tissues…

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Non-fiction
Cover of The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids by Imogen Currell-Williams The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids by Imogen Currell-Williams
Jokes, tongue-twisters, puns to make you groan out loud… perfect for a Christmas day!

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson   Illustrated by Victoria Sandoy The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Victoria Sandoy
This gorgeous must-be-shared story is based on the true story of the magnificent tree seen in Trafalgar Square each Christmas.

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Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski and Pj Lynch The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski and Pj Lynch
Simply beautiful illustrations complement this touching, heart-warming Christmas story of a grumpy woodcarver, a mother and her young son.

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Non-fiction
Cover of Lego Christmas Ideas by Elizabeth Dowsett Lego Christmas Ideas by Elizabeth Dowsett
Perfect to keep little ones (and their older relatives) busy over the festive season. What will you make?

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of The Nights Before Christmas  (Collection) by Various authors  Illustrated by Tony Ross The Nights Before Christmas (Collection) by Various authors Illustrated by Tony Ross
Not just poems: a collection of stories, carols and poetry. Perfect to share each evening together before Christmas finally arrives!

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