A Christmas Bride

本書集結十二位童書作家，包括 Pamela Butchart、Hannah Gold 與 Adam Kay 等人，以 Roald Dahl 經典角色為靈感，創作出十二篇全新短篇故事。Matilda、George、Charlie、The Twits 等熟悉的角色，在這些趣味橫生的聖誕故事中重新登場。例如 George 的孫女 Gigi 繼承了製藥精神，想要調配自己的「神奇藥水」；而 Charlie 則計畫在巧克力工廠中舉辦一場特別的聖誕慶典。這些故事不僅讓老讀者重新連結童年，也能吸引年輕讀者一窺 Roald Dahl 作品的魅力。整體風格輕快幽默，是一本適合冬日共讀、增添節慶氛圍的選集。A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George’s granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion?And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters.Discover stories from:Adam Kay (George's Marvel

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow on trees!It's nearly Christmas Day when an unexpected visitor arrives – it's Santa, and he needs their help!His reindeer are in bed with Antler Flu and without them, he can't deliver his presents on time. But growing well-behaved reindeer isn't as easy as it seems. .. and before long the mischevious creatures have created a rather MERRY MESS!Can Sarah figure out a way to save Christmas before it's too late?This rhyming story full of festive fun celebrates being different, and the importance of teamwork. Other stories in the How to Grow series:How to Grow a UnicornHow to Grow a DragonHow to Grow a Mermaid

Join Pip and Sammy as they travel the world, listening to the most famous pieces of Christmas music. Meet the composers who dreamed them up and set the tone for Christmas for hundreds of years. From the exciting Sleigh Ride, to the reflective Sankta Lucia in Sweden, to the exhaultant Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, beautiful sound clips bring the orchestra, choirs and Wassailers into vivid life at the touch of a button in this beautiful book, perfect for the run up to Christmas.This is a perfect, first gentle story book to introduce little ones to the sounds and songs of Christmas.