The Great Christmas Tree Race
Published on 2. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-241-74559-5 (ISBN)
Description
A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner?
It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!
Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?
A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas.
"So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world."
Rob Biddulph
"With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees."
Tom Percival
"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!"
Harriet Muncaster
"A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing - including the cat!"
Rachael Davis-Featherstone
"If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place."
Paddy Donnelly
It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!
Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?
A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas.
"So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world."
Rob Biddulph
"With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees."
Tom Percival
"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!"
Harriet Muncaster
"A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing - including the cat!"
Rachael Davis-Featherstone
"If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place."
Paddy Donnelly
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-74559-5 (9780241745595)
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Naomi Jones (Author)
Naomi Jones worked in children's publishing for eight years before becoming a freelance editor, author and poet. She is the author of many acclaimed picture books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Naomi lives by the sea in Cornwall with her husband and their two young boys.
James Jones (Illustrator)
James Jones is an award-winning art director, designer and illustrator. His picture books include The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish and Small Steps, Big Change. James loves to surf and practice kung fu. He lives in Cornwall with his family.
Naomi Jones worked in children's publishing for eight years before becoming a freelance editor, author and poet. She is the author of many acclaimed picture books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Naomi lives by the sea in Cornwall with her husband and their two young boys.
James Jones (Illustrator)
James Jones is an award-winning art director, designer and illustrator. His picture books include The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish and Small Steps, Big Change. James loves to surf and practice kung fu. He lives in Cornwall with his family.