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Busy Christmas

By Campbell Books
Series: Campbell Busy Books
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Busy Christmas by Campbell Books is a delightful children's book that explores the excitement and festivities of Christmas. Through vibrant illustrations and interactive features, young readers can follow the various activities leading up to the holiday, including decorating, shopping, and celebrating. It's a perfect read to get little ones into the Christmas spirit.
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Format: Board book
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an engaging and interactive way to introduce young children to the festive excitement of Christmas. With fun flaps to lift and bright, colourful illustrations, it's perfect for sparking joy and curiosity during the holiday season.

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A first novelty book about Christmas, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.

A first novelty book about Christmas, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Busy Christmas by Campbell Books captures the excitement and joy of the holiday season through the eyes of two young children. This charming board book follows the little ones as they eagerly prepare for Christmas Day. From sledging in the snow to decorating the Christmas tree, each page is filled with delightful activities that bring the festive spirit to life. The anticipation builds as the children await Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve, creating a magical atmosphere that young readers will adore.

Children will be enchanted by the interactive elements of this book, where they can push, pull, and slide tabs to bring the story to life. The engaging, rhyming text coupled with Angie Rozelaar’s enchanting illustrations makes Busy Christmas an irresistible read for the holiday season. The sturdy board book format is perfect for little hands, ensuring that it can be enjoyed time and time again.

As part of the bestselling Busy Book series, Busy Christmas continues the tradition of combining vibrant illustrations with playful interactive features, making it an ideal choice for young readers. This book not only entertains but also encourages fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as children explore each page.

Discover more titles in the captivating Busy Books series that are perfect for every occasion: Busy Chinese New Year, Busy Easter, and Busy Halloween. Each book promises to provide a joyful and engaging experience that will delight children and parents alike.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Busy Christmas by Campbell Books is praised for its engaging and interactive style, featuring sturdy tabs and vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers. It is described as a delightful read-aloud book that effectively introduces children to festive activities and concepts, making it an excellent choice for holiday-themed reading.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529052459

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Campbell Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Angie Rozelaar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 10

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Campbell Books Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Campbell Busy Books

About the Author

Angie Rozelaar grew up in Kent, but has since lived in London, Brighton, Devon, Sweden and France. She studied at Chelsea Art School and Exeter University, and has worked as an illustrator since 2009. She uses a variety of materials to create her illustrations, including crayons, watercolours, inks and pens. She has illustrated Busy Nursery and Busy Christmas for Campbell. Angie lives in Normandy.

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