Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas by Shirley Hughes

Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas by Shirley Hughes

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Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas by Shirley Hughes

A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. This beautiful Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems, festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities as well as Shirley Hughes' trademark warm and classic illustrations. Whether reading stories and poems to little ones or encouraging them to make beautiful crafts and Christmas treats, this book is the perfect introduction to this very special time of year. Packed with family activities for special snowy days including: Seasonal poems and stories Festive recipes and bakes Classic Christmas crafts “A glorious, gentle countdown to Christmas.” The Times, Children’s Book of the Week
“You can almost smell the seasonal sugar and spice in Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas from Shirley HughesNobody captures the joy of each season, the way the light falls and the world looks at different times of the year, or the tiny details of family life, quite as well as Hughes. This collection of Christmas-themed stories, poems, recipes and craft ideas deserves to become as well-thumbed and covered in crumbs as all of her previous books.” * The Observer *
“A glorious, gentle countdown to Christmas.” * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *
“A seasonal collection […] accompanied by beautiful illustrations.” * The Sunday Express *
Everyone, no matter whether they are one or 101, should own a copy of this book to capture and then go on recapturing, year after year, the magic of Christmas. * The Good Web Guide *
“It sums up Christmas beautifully.” * Picture Books Blogger *
Shirley Hughes (1927–2022) illustrated more than 200 children’s books and is one of the best-loved writers for children. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and was awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children’s literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK’s favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time.
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ISBN 13 9781406384482
ISBN 10 1406384488
Title Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas
Author Shirley Hughes
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Year published 2018-10-04
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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