LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
December 2024 Book of the Month
Marrying Elisa Paganelli’s richly atmospheric illustrations with text that’s been pared down perfectly for 3+-year-olds, this picture book adaptation of Ben Miller’s debut novel for children might just become part of many a household’s Christmas Eve traditions.
While other children are asleep “dreaming of the big day to come”, Jackson was determined to “STAY awake until Father Christmas came”. But, when he manages to do exactly that, Jackson finds himself playing a major role in making sure everyone’s Christmas dreams can come true this year…
Magical and moving, The Night I Met Father Christmas is ideal for reading before sleep on Christmas Eve, when many a child will be determined to stay awake, just like Jackson. It’s also a book to treasure and return to year after year.
Joanne Owen
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The Night I Met Father Christmas Synopsis
Come on a magical Christmas Eve journey in Santa's sleigh and meet the man himself, in an enchanting picture book from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all over the land, and children everywhere were asleep in their beds, dreaming of the big day to come. Well, almost everywhere . . .
Jackson is determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives, but on the stroke of midnight when a jolly red-dressed figure whooshes down the chimney, he is in for the most magical surprise! Join Jackson on the night he met Father Christmas and travelled the world in an adventure he will never forget.
This enchanting adaptation of Ben Miller's beloved and bestselling debut novel, is exquisitely illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Elisa Paganelli. Turn the page, share the adventure in a festive classic to treasure - the perfect gift for Christmas Eve.
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9781398515772 |
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24th October 2024 |
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Ben Miller |
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Elisa Paganelli |
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Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK |
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Hardback |
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32 pages |
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Press Reviews
Ben Miller Press Reviews
'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' - Ruth Jones
'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' - Alexander Armstrong
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
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About Ben Miller
Bestselling children's author Ben Miller plays the title role in ITV’S hit series Professor T, it's third series set to broadcast in autumn 2023.
A much-loved, longstanding star of film, television and stage, Ben is known for his role as Bough in the Jhnny English feature films alongside Rowan Atkinson. Many know him as one half of the eponymous comedy duo behind the BAFTA winning The Armstrong and Miller Show (BBC) with Alexander Armstrong. As well as starring as Richard Poole in the hugely popular Death in Paradise (BBC).
Ben’s film credits include Paddington 2 (Studio Canal), alongside Ben Whishaw and Hugh Bonneville; What We Did on our Holiday (BBC Films), with Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly; Off the Rails with Judi Dench and Sally Phillips, Netflix’s The Loneliest Boy in the World and most recently Sky’s This Christmas.
Alongside Professor T, Ben’s wealth of TV credits include include We Are Most Amazed and Amused (ITV), Horrible Science (ITV), and Mike Bartlett’s Sticks and Stones. Ben has guest starred in countless hit shows such as Episodes, French and Saunders and Doctor Who.
Ben was the 9th biggest bestselling Children’s Fiction Author in 2021. Beloved by families around the UK his books include The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight and The Boy Who Made the World Disappear.
Photo credit Faye Thomas Photography
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