"Adapted from the author’s novel, this enchanting picture book leads little ones on a magical Christmas Eve journey in the company of Santa himself."
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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Night I Met Father Christmas - Picture Book and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Night I Met Father Christmas - Picture Book features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Festive Fiction, People / Places, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events, Children’s picture books, Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
The Night I Met Father Christmas - Picture Book is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Night I Met Father Christmas - Picture Book was written by Ben Miller and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
The Night I Met Father Christmas - Picture Book has 32 pages
£7.19
