A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. This beautiful Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems, festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities as well as Shirley Hughes' trademark warm and classic illustrations.
Whether reading stories and poems to little ones or encouraging them to make beautiful crafts and Christmas treats, this book is the perfect introduction to this very special time of year.
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406384482
Number of pages: 64
Weight: 510 g
Dimensions: 275 x 235 x 10 mm
“You can almost smell the seasonal sugar and spice in Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas from Shirley Hughes. Nobody captures the joy of each season, the way the light falls and the world looks at different times of the year, or the tiny details of family life, quite as well as Hughes. This collection of Christmas-themed stories, poems, recipes and craft ideas deserves to become as well-thumbed and covered in crumbs as all of her previous books.” - The Observer
“A glorious, gentle countdown to Christmas.” - The Times, Children’s Book of the Week
“A seasonal collection […] accompanied by beautiful illustrations.” - The Sunday Express
Everyone, no matter whether they are one or 101, should own a copy of this book to capture and then go on recapturing, year after year, the magic of Christmas. - The Good Web Guide
“It sums up Christmas beautifully.” - Picture Books Blogger
This is a wonderful book to have for over the festive period, full of beautiful illustrations, stories and poems also included in this book are yummy treats for you to bake (I loved baking the seasonal tarts!) And... More
An enchanting treasure of a book .
An absolute gem of a gift. From the moment you see the cover and open it you are travelling to Christmas past -"well in my case.
Anyone of any age will find it delightful. You...
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For me Shirley Hughes work represents the books of my childhood. From ' my naughty little sister's to ' Lucy and Tom's Christmas', to 'Dogger', Hughes illustrations and storytelling... More
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