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What makes Christmas your favourite time of year?Is it eating candy canes for breakfast? Playing hide and seek under a mountain of tickly tinsel, or Dad's dazzling festive lights? All of it is magical... but look out, because there's a cranky little bug trying to ruin...
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In the tradition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas comes a funny feel-good festive story about everything we love (and hate!) about Christmas from the bestselling creator of Backyard Birdies.
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What makes Christmas your favourite time of year?
Is it eating candy canes for breakfast? Playing hide and seek under a mountain of tickly tinsel, or Dad's dazzling festive lights?
All of it is magical... but look out, because there's a cranky little bug trying to ruin everything!
A funny feel-good story that celebrates everything we love about Christmas from the award-winning creator of Meep and Backyard Birdies.
Perfect for:
- Readers aged 3 and up who love grumpy characters and funny stories
- Fans of Christmas books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Gift-buyers looking for a festive present
- Parents and family members who want a fun book to read aloud to the whole family at Christmas
Is it eating candy canes for breakfast? Playing hide and seek under a mountain of tickly tinsel, or Dad's dazzling festive lights?
All of it is magical... but look out, because there's a cranky little bug trying to ruin everything!
A funny feel-good story that celebrates everything we love about Christmas from the award-winning creator of Meep and Backyard Birdies.
Perfect for:
- Readers aged 3 and up who love grumpy characters and funny stories
- Fans of Christmas books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Gift-buyers looking for a festive present
- Parents and family members who want a fun book to read aloud to the whole family at Christmas
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781761182617
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 230.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 312g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Andy Geppert is an Australian illustrator based in Brisbane. A recipient of the CBCA New Illustrator Award, Andy's passion for picture books and art led him to create the SQUIGL CLUB in 2025, a unique online space connecting kids from regional communities across Australia through the joy of picture books and artistic expression. This vibrant club offers young artists the chance to dream, learn, and celebrate every SQUIGL they make. Andy is the creator of Australian Backyard Birdies, Australian Backyard Buddies and the picture book Meep, which was a CBCA Notable Book. Andy is also an award-winning art director.
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