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Christmas Day Cheer

Name: Christmas Day Cheer
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9798217025121
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By Jill Howarth and Deb Adamson

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It's almost Christmas Day and a family of adorable mice happily prepare for their favourite holiday in this delightful rhyming Little Golden Book. Hip hip hooray for Christmas Day! Join an adorable little mouse family as they get ready for the most magical day of the... Read More

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Description

It's almost Christmas Day and a family of adorable mice happily prepare for their favourite holiday in this delightful rhyming Little Golden Book.

Hip hip hooray for Christmas Day! Join an adorable little mouse family as they get ready for the most magical day of the year. They decorate their home, choose the perfect tree, bake treats, wrap gifts, and much more. With charming illustrations and fun rhyming text, this is the perfect Little Golden Book to share with little ones this holiday season!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798217025121

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

DEB ADAMSON writes children's books that are full of heart, humor and encourage curiosity. She is also an adult memoir writing instructor. Deb is a former broadcast news journalist, freelance essayist, syndicated columnist and publicist. She lives along the Connecticut shoreline with her family. JILL HOWARTH began her career as a senior designer and art director at Hasbro Toys, then transitioned into full-time illustration. She loves illustrating for the children's market, hand lettering, and making patterns. She lives in Westborough, Massachusetts.

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