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The Night I Met Father Christmas (Paperback)

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Paperback 304 Pages
Published: 23/10/2025
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‘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

Find out where it all began and meet Father Christmas himself in the classic Christmas story from million-copy bestselling children's author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller. Give the perfect gift for all the family, with a brand-new picture book companion illustrated by Elisa Paganelli also available and OUT NOW!

Jackson knows all about the flying reindeer, he knows about the elves and the secret North Pole workshop, he knows about the magic that allows Father Christmas to deliver presents around the world in just one night, but there's one thing he doesn't know . . . how did Father Christmas become Father Christmas?

That all changes when, one Christmas Eve, Jackson meets Father Christmas and hears his incredible story.   
 
So begins an enchanting fairy-tale into a magical snowy landscape, where Torvil, a mean-spirited and miserly elf, is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas. This might not have been the story Jackson was expecting but, as Father Christmas tells him, no good story ever is... 

With beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini and warm, funny words from Ben Miller, this book will remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist! 

Praise for Ben Miller
'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine

Publisher information

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781398554283
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 22 mm
Interest age: From 8 years
Language: English
Edition: Reissue

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“A festive read that melted my heart”

What a truly wonderful read, after finishing this book it made my heart feel all warm and fuzzy.
When Jacksons friends tell him that Father Christmas doesn't really exist and they had no explanation for their... More

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“The Night I Met Rather Christmas”

I purchased this for my Grand Daughter who enjoyed it very much. Great purchase.

Hardback edition
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“So do you know who Father Christmas is?”

An excellent feel good Christmas read for young & old.
In part a re imagining of A Christmas Carol so there will be scenes that will remind you of that very famous Christmas story but there is also a lot of new... More

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