RARING2READ Festive Reads The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure by Jacqueline Wilson is a delightful new festive story set in the original world created by Enid Blyton. What magical lands will appear at the top of the tree in the enchanted wood and will Mia, Milo and Birdy actually get to meet Father Christmas? Ages 9-12: Hamza’s Wild World by Hamza Yassin is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. This book is filled with fascinating facts and illustrations and there is so much to learn about all the incredible animals we share our planet with. If you want to immerse yourself in a gripping new fantasy world and a deadly quest try Midnight Treasure by Piers Torday. Our young heroes battle with bears, wrestle with vampires and race against the clock. Lindsay Galvin’s The Great Phoenix of London is a historical adventure that combines science and mythology in a compelling way. When a fire breaks out in London, 1666, eleven year old Gil is separated from his family, leaving him with a mysterious ball of rock that fell from the sky…. Come and step into our shop for all your Christmas reads and delights. Check out our events page for details of our festive draw off with some of Brighton’s finest illustrators, story time with Father Christmas and Christmas Crafts. Our staff will love helping you find books and gifts for all ages. We LOVE this time of year at The Book Nook when the shop is bursting with new books, gifts and festive events. We could recommend so many beautiful books but here are some to cosy up with on a cold Winter’s day and perfect as gifts for your loved ones. Baby and Pre School: Giraffes Can’t Dance Jingle Bells by Giles Andrea and Guy-Parker Rees As you read this sturdy board book to the tune of ‘Jingle Bells’, sway along with baby in arms or with toddlers, as Gerald the giraffe celebrates all things Christmas in his own inimitable way! If you want some interactive fun try You Choose Christmas by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart where together you can make lots of fun festive decisions like choosing your favourite bauble, Christmas jumper or even what job you would do for Santa! Ages 5-8: By far our favourite build up to Christmas is How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith. This is a gorgeous story about a brave little mouse on a mission to deliver a missed letter to Father Christmas. The delight is that the book is designed to be read one chapter a day, leading up to Christmas. There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question by Mike Rampton and Gulherme Karsten will provide hours of fun as it is bursting with facts and answers to thought provoking questions such as ‘Are any penguins bigger than me?’ The Book Nook First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FJ www.booknookuk.com 20
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