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See moreFrom the beloved author of "Rooftops" comes a clever, funny, and poignant picture book about a lonely little boy who wishes not to be alone on Christmas. Full color.
The award-winning Katherine Rundell brings the magic of Christmas Eve to life in this modern classic, illustrated in stunning detail by renowned artist Emily Sutton - now in a glorious paperback edition
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Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ...
NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL
NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL
From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award
'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' β Philip Pullman
'A book that will be treasured forever' - Irish Times
'A moving, witty and magical tale' - Sunday Times
Itβs Christmas Eve and Theo β left at home with a babysitter β sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later, the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc...
Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.
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One Christmas Wish by Katherine Rundell is celebrated as a moving and magical tale, beautifully complemented by Emily Sutton's intricate illustrations. The story is noted for its timeless quality and wit, capturing the spirit of Christmas in a touching and humorous manner, akin to the charm of classic tales. The narrative's poetic nature and mini masterpieces of artwork contribute to its status as a treasured future classic, making it an ideal gift for book lovers.
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ISBN: 9781526603678
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emily Sutton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 268.0mm
Weight: 313g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Katherine Rundell is a bestselling author whose novels for children include Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer and The Good Thieves. She has won the Costa Childrenβs Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Childrenβs Book Prize, amongst many others. She was a 2021 World Book Day author and has also published two picture books for children and three non-fiction books for adults, including Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, winner of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize, and The Golden Mole and Other Living Treasure, shortlisted for the 2022 Waterstones Book of the Year. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Katherine spent her childhood in Africa and Europe before taking her degree at the University of Oxford and becoming a Fellow of All Souls College. As well as writing, she studies Renaissance literature and occasionally goes climbing on the rooftops late at night. Emily Sutton was born and raised in the depths of North Yorkshire and graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2008. She is the illustrator of the Clara Button books and The Tale of the Castle Mice by Michael Bond.
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