The tiniest little children will adore this stylish cloth book, which follows a baby enjoying his very first Christmas. He sees a birdie in the tree, makes a snowman and then Santa Claus brings a present when he is fast asleep. This gorgeous festive version of the textile designer’s distinctive first concept books introduces all the symbols of the season, from the classic Christmas tree and presents to reindeer, mittens and hot cocoa. The much-loved patchwork elephant teams up with Papa Red to give the young elephants a Christmas surprise to remember. We love Axel Scheffler’s series about pals Pip and Posy, and their warm and funny friendship. In this seasonal edition, the duo get a Christmas tree and decide to decorate it with some tasty decorations. Set out on a search for Santa with this hide-and-seek board book which introduces your baby to a cast of Christmas characters. The artwork is stunningly stylish, with hints of gold and eye-catching fluorescent to really grab your little one’s attention.

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The classic Rod Campbell lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo gets a festive makeover. In this edition, Santa is trying his best to find the perfect Christmas present for the reader. This elf-themed edition of the celebrated ‘That’s Not My…’ board book series will let the youngest members of your family to join in with Christmas story time. Encourage those fine motor skills with this chunky slider book that reveals exciting secrets when your little one interacts with it. This special edition dog-shaped book is the perfect introduction to the Snow Dog and Snowman characters for tiny children.The bestsellingDear Zooauthor gives the nativity story a simple retelling in this sweet book that will appeal to babies as much as older children. We are hardcore fans of this glorious series of sound books by Marion Billet and this festive edition might actually be the ultimate one. Each of the six scenes see the cast of animals engaging in Christmassy fun, accompanied by an appropriate seasonal song and lyrics. When a farmer falls asleep on Christmas Eve, he wakes to find his dream of snow has come true.But he needs to get his presents to his animals, so he pulls on his warmest clothes (which leave him looking suspiciously like Father Christmas…) and sets off through the white world to deliver them. The Christmas story is told in a simple and interactive way in this clear book with lots of flaps to lift. All the main scenes are included, from Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem to the arrival of the Three Wise Men. When Bear misses his ride on Santa’s sleigh and is left behind in the workshop, he gives chase to try and make it to Tom’s house in time for Christmas morning.