"The Street Where Santa Lives by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, 12.99 When an old man moves in on a busy street, only his little neighbour notices; with his white beard and round belly, she's convinced he's Santa. But when Santa falls ill, other neighbours must rally round to take care of him. Will he be better in time for Christmas? This sweet, funny, acutely observed picture book is a festive, joyous celebration of community."
"The House With the Little Red Door by Grace Easton, Thames & Hudson, 14.99 Olivia is lonely in her house; Mouse is lonely in his oak tree. When Mouse's tree falls, Olivia does her best to find him a new home but none of them is quite right, until she welcomes him into her own. A beautiful, touching picture book, featuring intricate lift-the-flap details and endearing characters."
"Sketch by Jacques Goldstyn, translated by Helen Mixter, Greystone Kids, 12.99 Scribbly, lively Sketch has stood out since he was born, a creative firecracker who's different from his orderly peers. Despite support from his parents and art teacher, he feels isolated, especially at high school but when he meets other brilliant anomalies, he realises they're essential to the world in this playful, original 6+ picture-book paean to inspiration and the unconventional."
The Street Where Santa Lives centers on a little neighbour who believes a bearded new resident is Santa and shows how a community bands together when he falls ill. I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas captures Lola's excited impatience as she and her brother prepare for the holiday with characteristic humour and warmth. The House With the Little Red Door follows Olivia as she rescues a displaced Mouse and learns to welcome him into her home, using lift-the-flap details and gentle charm. Sketch celebrates a quirky, creative protagonist who finds belonging among other unconventional thinkers. The Tomorrow Tree explains how fallen trees sustain new life, offering lyrical natural-history insights and rich illustrations for young nature lovers.
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