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With whipple-scrumptious recipes for festive feasting, tricksy pranks to get you on the naughty list, amazing Crimbo activities and jolly jokes guaranteed to make Santa ho-ho-ho, the world's favourite storyteller brings you everything you need for a very merry Christmas!

Christmas is coming! A delightful collection of stories for Yuletide by some of the finest writers for children.

When Jasmine learns that Mr Hobson has grown too old to take care of his pet donkey, Mistletoe, she is determined that they won't be parted. Of course, this means Mistletoe will have to come and live with her. With Christmas coming, how can she convince her parents to give her this most unusual present?

Donkeys are at home on a farm. They can pull heavy loads and even guard other animals. Find out all about these important farm animals.

The irresistible story of the brave little mouse who sets out on an adventure on Christmas Eve.

This book answers all the questions that you want to know about Christmas and the traditions that we have in Britain: why we sing carols, why we send cards, why we eat turkey or goose, why we have crackers, why Father Christmas comes and so much more. Read this and jingle your friends' bells with all your Christmas knowledge!

Lucy is staying on her best friend's farm at Christmas. When a baby donkey is born early, Lucy calls upon her magic snow globe to keep the little foal safe.

But will the new arrival bring the good fortune they need to save the farm and the tiny harvest mice who have also made it their home?

A cracking Christmas joke book! Yule laugh your-elf silly! Why did the turkey join the band? Because it had the drumsticks...read on, we know you want to!

This book has loads of ideas for how to use the long-time favourite star image to make decorations, cards, gifts and treats. Step by step instructions and bright colour photography mean that everyone can get great results using paper, paint, glue--and, of course, glitter!