A delightfully witty and tender-hearted Christmas story like none other, introducing a unique author and illustrator collaboration to make for a very special Little Gem.

Jo-Jo is convinced that Christmas is cancelled - and it's all his fault. To make amends, he decides he must become Father Christmas. An old coat of his mum's, a sack of outgrown toys and a sudden snowfall are all he needs - along with a little help from some very Christmassy magic. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

A delightfully witty and tender-hearted Christmas story like none other, introducing a unique author and illustrator collaboration to make for a very special Little Gem.

About the Author

Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels including Hellbent, Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me. His Barrington Stoke titles include the Carnegie Medal shortlisted Rook and the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark which the judges described as "a standalone masterpiece".
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Chris Riddell is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and occasional writer of children's books. His own fiction, namely the Ottoline and Goth Girl series, were a great success, with Chris winning three Nestle Smarties Book prizes. Chris was appointed the UK Children's Laureate in 2015, a role which he used to promote the joy of drawing, doodling and telling stories. Chris has also collaborated with a many prominent authors including Paul Stewart on the best-selling fantasy series, The Edge Chronicles; and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen on A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young. Chris lives in Brighton and works as a political cartoonist for The Observer.

Reviews

"A poignant reminder of what Christmas is really about" - BookTrust

"Beautifully told through the magical combination of Anthony McGowan's words and Chris Riddell's illustrations" - Miss Cleveland is Reading, Blog

"[A] witty, original story" - LoveReading4Kids

"An enchanting and delightful story full of kindness and love" - Libraries 4 Schools

Book Information
ISBN 9781781127100
Author Anthony McGowan
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 126mm * 10mm