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Ayla's Christmas Wish

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In Ayla's Christmas Wish, Pamela Jones weaves a heartwarming tale perfect for children's literature. The story follows young Ayla as she embarks on a magical adventure during the holiday season, driven by her fervent wish to bring joy to her family. Through wonder and a touch of festive enchantment, Ayla learns important life lessons about love, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.
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You might like this enchanting children's book if you enjoy heartwarming holiday stories filled with magic and wonder. It may appeal to you if you're looking for a tale that captures the joy and spirit of Christmas through a young protagonist's whimsical journey and heartfelt wishes. Perfect for young readers and families who cherish festive tales with a sprinkle of adventure.

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Ayla's Christmas Wish

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Age range 3 to 6

Christmas is coming and Ayla wants a snowman just like in her book, but there is no snow to be found in her drought-stricken town, not even a drop of rain. Only bales of hay.

Ayla's Christmas Wish is inspired by the small, south-west Victorian town of Tarrington, which runs a hay bale design competition each year. This book compares European Christmas traditions with the reality of a hot, dry Australian summer. Behind the story of Ayla wishing for a snowman, there is a town wishing for rain.

This story celebrates a community at Christmas-time, and highlights the importance and beauty of small-town resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922507617

Publisher: National Library of Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: National Library of Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucia Masciullo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Pamela Jones is a British-born Australian children's author, poet and podcast host. She co-hosts and edits the podcast Middle Grade Mavens for which she has interviewed some of the UK and Australia's most successful children's authors. Her poetry and short stories have appeared on the Australian Children's Poetry website and in The School Magazine and she has written for various publications about expat living, motherhood and home education. Pamela lives in Melbourne/Naarm with her family and far too many books and old ballet shoes. This is her debut book.

Lucia Masciullo is an award-winning children's book illustrator born and bred in Livorno, Italy. She moved to Australia in 2007 and she now lives and works on the beautiful Gold Coast. Her last book with the National Library of Australia was The Imagineer.

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