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The Night I Met Father Christmas

A festive picture book adventure
By Ben Miller
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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. *OUT NOW!*It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Night I Met Father Christmas

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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. *OUT NOW!*

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398555365

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Edition: ANZ Only

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Ben Miller Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts

About the Author

Ben Miller is the bestselling author of magical stories for the whole family: The Night I Met Father Christmas, The Boy Who Made the World Disappear, The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story, Once Upon a Legend, Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, Diary of a Puss in Boots, Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, Adventures of a Christmas Elf, and Robin Hood Aged 10 3/4. He is an actor, director, and comedian, best known for The Armstrong & Miller Show, the Johnny English and Paddington films, BBC’s Death in Paradise, and Netflix smash Bridgerton.

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