The Perfect Christmas
A laugh-out-loud Christmas story - giggles guaranteed!
Published on 24. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-0350-1474-3 (ISBN)
Description
Meet best friends Penguin and Pup, in this laugh-out-loud Christmas picture book from Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson.
The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!
Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he's very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .
Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simple things: a perfectly-sized Christmas tree, and maybe a mince pie. Pup, on the other hand, wants a GIANT snow machine and a ten-course feast. Can they find the perfect Christmas for the both of them?
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Christmas is a recipe for disaster, LOTS of laughter and the perfect Christmas book for the whole family to enjoy. And if you're not sure if you're more Penguin or more Pup, find out with the quiz at the end. Let the giggling begin!
The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!
Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he's very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .
Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simple things: a perfectly-sized Christmas tree, and maybe a mince pie. Pup, on the other hand, wants a GIANT snow machine and a ten-course feast. Can they find the perfect Christmas for the both of them?
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Christmas is a recipe for disaster, LOTS of laughter and the perfect Christmas book for the whole family to enjoy. And if you're not sure if you're more Penguin or more Pup, find out with the quiz at the end. Let the giggling begin!
Reviews / Votes
The perfect gift to get youngsters rocking around the Christmas tree * Lancashire Evening Post * Guaranteed to deliver plenty of giggles, it's a book the whole family will enjoy and is filled with vibrant illustrations * Independent * Its engaging visuals and heartwarming narrative make reading time a joyful experience. Moreover, it subtly introduces themes of acceptance and the value of friendship, offering meaningful lessons for both children and their parents. * Press Association's Children's Book of the Week *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 251 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-1474-3 (9781035014743)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Hazel Gardner is a children's author who lives in Lancashire with her human, cat and tortoise family. She has a Master's in Linguistics from The University of Manchester, where she currently works in a public engagement and communications role. Hazel enjoys writing everything from bold and bright laugh-out-loud picture books like Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Christmas to mindful, gentle stories and she is particularly fond of all things spooky.
Nikki Dyson studied for her illustration degree in Swindon and since graduating in 2006 has illustrated many books for children, which include the bestselling You're Called What?, written by Kes Gray, and Oscar the Hungry Unicorn, written by Lou Carter. When she's not busy illustrating, Nikki enjoys reading and watching cartoons. Nikki lives and works from her home in Swindon.
Nikki Dyson studied for her illustration degree in Swindon and since graduating in 2006 has illustrated many books for children, which include the bestselling You're Called What?, written by Kes Gray, and Oscar the Hungry Unicorn, written by Lou Carter. When she's not busy illustrating, Nikki enjoys reading and watching cartoons. Nikki lives and works from her home in Swindon.