The Very Last Christmas Present
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-00-866625-5 (ISBN)
Description
Join one small pup on a BIG Christmas adventure!
Father Christmas has a problem. He's back from his journey around the world on Christmas Eve but he's forgotten to deliver one of the presents! The reindeers are too exhausted for another journey, so there's only one option. Father Christmas's loyal - but very junior - dog, Kado, will have to step up to pull the sleigh, and make sure no child wakes up without their present on Christmas morning.
Through continents and past polar bears, into oceans and over African plains, Kado and Father Christmas take a magical journey to deliver the forgotten present. But the BIGGEST surprise of all is what's inside the wrapping...
A magical, heartwarming and unforgettable story, destined to be a modern Christmas classic.
Father Christmas has a problem. He's back from his journey around the world on Christmas Eve but he's forgotten to deliver one of the presents! The reindeers are too exhausted for another journey, so there's only one option. Father Christmas's loyal - but very junior - dog, Kado, will have to step up to pull the sleigh, and make sure no child wakes up without their present on Christmas morning.
Through continents and past polar bears, into oceans and over African plains, Kado and Father Christmas take a magical journey to deliver the forgotten present. But the BIGGEST surprise of all is what's inside the wrapping...
A magical, heartwarming and unforgettable story, destined to be a modern Christmas classic.
Reviews / Votes
'For those looking for a fun, festive read, The Very Last Christmas Present offers stockings full of uplifting Christmas magic' The Scotsman 'As ever Baron delivers a story that tugs on the heartstrings, while slipping in much to think about' Books for Keeps Praise for Oscar's Lion: 'Beautiful, adventurous, powerful' Phil Earle 'Gorgeous. The storytelling is beautifully direct, infused with tenderness and wit. One to cherish' Abi Elphinstone 'A lyrical, magical realist adventure about wish fulfilment, love and loss ... Ends like a warm hug' Observer 'Oscar's Lion is beautifully written, both tender and funny and sure to be beloved for many years to come' Hannah Gold 'a charming, tender, unusual story' Guardian, Best Children's Books of the Year 'A sensitive, imaginative and funny look at grief, love, fear and families, with pitch-perfect black and white illustrations' Daily Mail, Best Children's Books of the Year 'A huge, roaring success. I loved it!' Ross Welford 'Exquisite. With the charm of Paddington Bear and the poignancy of Tom's Midnight Garden, this is a truly special book ... A timeless classic that will have far-reaching appeal' The Bookseller, Book of the MonthMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-866625-5 (9780008666255)
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Adam Baron is the author of five successful novels and has, in his time, been an actor, comedian, journalist and press officer at Channel 4 television (as well as things he's too embarrassed to mention). He now runs the widely respected MA in Creative Writing at Kingston University London. Adam lives in Greenwich, South London, with his wife and three young children. He wrote Boy Underwater (his first novel aimed at younger readers) because they told him to. While still in the flush of youth he knows what his final words are going to be: 'clear the table'.