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Christmas in Exeter Street

Christmas in Exeter Street

by Diana Hendry (Author), Diana Hendry (Author), John Lawrence (Illustrator), Diana Hendry (Author), John Lawrence (Illustrator)

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Synopsis

A charming story which captures the true spirit of Christmas and a must for every Christmas library! It's Christmas Eve, and the house in Exeter Street is full to bursting! There's a guest in every nook and cranny from top to bottom - and even a baby sleeping in the kitchen sink! Will Father Christmas be able to find them all? This gorgeously illustrated and atmospheric picture book about a house packed full of guests perfectly captures the sense of excitement and sharing that goes with this very special time of year.

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More Information

Format: paperback
 Publisher: Walker Books
Published:
ISBN 10: 140634303X
ISBN 13: 9781406343038
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
This is Christmas hospitality at its most heartwarming, all the more so when you realise the story's hostess-with-the-mostest is a single mum. * HuffingtonPost.co.uk *
The illustrations, by John Lawrence, are hilarious. * Education Otherwise *
A classic story that all ages will love * Blackbird *
This atmospheric picture book about a house packed full of guests over Christmas captures the sense of excitement and sharing that embodies the Christmas spirit. * Books for Scotland.com *
A delightful story about the real meaning of Christmas - it's not about what you get, but about being together and sharing. * Made for Mums *
gloriously unusual and charming picture book full of Christmas spirit * ? *
A beautifully illustrated picture book about a house over-filled with guests that perfectly captures the sense of excitement, anticipation and sharing that comes at the special time of year. * Fallen Star Stories *
Author Bio
Diana Hendry is a poet, short story writer and children's author who has published over forty books for children and teenagers, including Harvey Angell, which won a Whitbread Award in 1991, and Harvey Angell Beats Time, which won the Scottish Arts Council Book Award in 2001. Diana lives in Edinburgh. Visit her online at www.dianahendry.com John Lawrence is one of the country's most distinguished children's book artists. He has contributed to well over two hundred titles as an illustrator and wood-engraver, including Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman, Tiny's Big Adventure by Martin Waddell and Seahorse by Chris Butterworth. John lives in Cambridge and is visiting Professor at A.P.U. Cambridge School of Art, where he lectures on the M.A. course in Children's Book Illustration.