bookish · books · Christmas ·Dec 05, 2022

Cosy Christmas Reads

As the weather is getting cooler and you want to snuggle up together and read a story here is some of the top books from one of our publishers Oxford Press.

The Lights that Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the Northern Lights' fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below. From tiny specs of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the Northern Lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration that reverberates through land and sea. A beautifully illustrated book which will be enjoyed time and time again.
	Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Witch 35th Anniversary Edition by Valerie Thomas Ouch! After some spells that make Wilbur look very silly, Winnie finds just the right magic to make sure she can always see him. It's a colourful Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987, they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 9 million books have been sold. This absolute classic duo has been enjoyed by many of us growing up is now perfect to share together.
Isadora Moon Under the Seaby Harriet Muncaster Isadora has been invited to a sleepover under the sea with her mermaid friends, it's so exciting! But when she arrives she meets a mermaid called Emerald, who doesn't seem quite so pleased to be there. Can Isadora find out what is the matter? It's the beginning of a magical underwater adventure! Isadora Moon is ideal for young children who are starting to read independently.
	Isadora Moon: The Winter Magic Activity Book by Harriet Muncaster This enchanting seasonal activity book is perfect for fans of the bestselling Isadora Moon series. Packed with colouring in, word searches, simple maths puzzles and much more, this book is a school holiday essential. This is perfect for fans of Isadora and great to curl up and get involved in the acitivites.
Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard by Astrid Lindgren Pippi Longstocking is back and as crazy and as funny as ever! But for Tommy and Annika, the fun might stop all too soon if Pippi agrees to go back to sea with her father. This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world. A classic character with fantastic illustrations from Lauren Child, this is also a brilliant christmas gift.
	Kitty and the Vanishing Act by Paula Harrison The whole of Hallam City is talking about magician, Marella, and her performing poodle, Crystal. Their magic show is in town, but on opening night, mid-way through their vanishing act, Crystal disappears for real and Marella can't make her reappear. It's up to Kitty and her cat crew to leap into action and solve the mystery of the missing poodle.
Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Polar Bear by Anne Rooney Baby Polar Bear loves to play and explore her snowy home. She must stay alert as there is danger about - but Mummy Bear is always close by! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and polar bear facts to discover. A perfect mix of fiction and non-fiction. The most adorable little polar bear is sure to be a big hit for your little ones. A great introduction to non fiction.
	The Huddle by Sean Julian When Alba breaks her wing, the young albatross is washed up all alone on an icy shore. But then a penguin appears, followed by another, until the whole colony has gathered. All through the long Antarctic winter, Alba is kept safe and warm in the heart of the penguin huddle. An inspiring story about the power of kindness.
Rudy and the Wolf Cub by Paul Westmoreland When Rudy finds a lost wolf cub at the skatepark, he knows he has to help him. Rudy tries everything he can think of to find the cub's pack, but they're nowhere to be seen, or smelled, and time is running out. Can a howl in the night change the fate of the little cub? How-how-harrooooow!
	Very Short Introduction for Curious Young Minds: Robots, Gadgets, and Artificial Intelligence by Tom Jackson Robots, Gadgets, and Artificial Intelligence is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the basic principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals what AI is, how robots have evolved, and the role they could play in the future... A different kind of book to the above fiction reads for all your little fact non-fiction lovers out there.
Very Short Introduction for Curious Young Minds: The Causes and Impact of Climate Change by Clive Gifford The Causes and Impact of Climate Change is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals what climate change is, its impact on the planet, how it can be slowed down, and what you can do to help... An important subject to start to talk to your children about, this book will ask questions and give them answers to questions they may have.