New October reads from Andersen Press.
October brings heartwarming celebrations, from the five festive days of Diwali to snuggling down on a cosy winter day, and celebrating Christmas Eve in a brand-new tale from Nicholas Allan. Discover our latest reads, filled with friendship, community, sharing and festive magic.
Father Christmas Goes to the Nativity
A welcome return to the story of the nativity following on from Nicholas’ much loved Jesus’ Christmas Party and Father Christmas Needs a Wee.
On the first ever Christmas Eve, Santa is raring to go! He must deliver the first Christmas present to a very special baby, but the Angels know it’s not quite time yet…
Nicholas Allan’s books have been published in over 20 countries worldwide and have won multiple awards.
A Cosy Winter Day
From New York Times Bestselling author Eliza Wheeler comes A Cosy Winter Day, a beautiful hardback edition perfect for sharing with a loved one this Christmas. Join the animals of Pinecone Wood as they enjoy the perfect cosy winter day. Peek inside the Hopp’s cosy treehouse, as all the villagers are invited to share a winter feast together by the glowing warmth of the crackling fire. Perfect for encouraging sharing, community and inclusion.
Just a Little Hug
A heartwarming tale by Greg Gormley, illustrated by Stef Murphy about the power of a simple, loving hug between a child and his favourite toy. Sometimes, all you need is just a little hug!
One Little Lamp: A Diwali Story
Learn to celebrate the true Diwali values of community, gratitude and sharing, in this engaging festive story from the award-winning Rashmi Sirdeshpande with stunning illustrations from Navya Raju. Features a useful Diwali non-fiction section explaining the five days of celebration.
