It's the new school term and, as the baby inside Mum's tummy gets bigger and bigger, the family begins to plan for Christmas. There are lists to be made and presents to be wrapped. But could an unexpected Christmas gift be just around the corner?

The third book in the hilarious and heart-warming young series about the chaotic life of the Butterfield family.

About the Author

Before writing her first novel, Chris Higgins taught English and Drama for many years in secondary schools and worked at the Minack open-air theatre on the cliffs near Lands End. She now writes full time and is the author of ten books for children and teenagers. Chris is married with four daughters. She loves to travel and has lived and worked in Australia as well as hitchhiking to Istanbul and across the Serengeti Plain. Born and brought up in South Wales, she now lives in the far west of Cornwall with her husband.

Reviews
Eagerly awaited by those lucky enough to have already read the adventures of the 'funny family'. * St Ives Times & Echo *
Charming, sweet and absolutely right for a newly independent reader. * South Wales Echo *
What I like about the Funny Family books is that they are charming and rather sweet and absolutely right for a newly independent reader. * Birmingham Mail *
I'd be more than happy to use this book to introduce the idea of a new baby. * Bookbag *
Amusing... offers the young reader much to think about. * The Scotsman *
Hilarious. * The Guardian *
In this delightfully humorous tale, the strength of family life shines through. Super illustrations. * Families Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9780340989869
Author Chris Higgins
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 131g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 14mm