The thirtieth anniversary edition of a witty Christmas classic from one of the world's finest children's book makers.It's Christmas Eve and there is one present left in Father Christmas's sack. It's for a small boy called Harvey Slumfenburger,who lives far,far away on top of the Roly Poly Mountain. But no journey is too far for Father Christmas! Father Christmas sets out on an adventurous trek,by plane,jeep,moped and more,to ensure Harvey gets his present in time for Christmas.John Burningham's timeless Christmas classic is all about kindness and sharing the spirit of Christmas,as relevant today as it was when it was first published.
Publisher: Walker Books LtdISBN: 9781529508406Number of pages: 48Weight: 250 gDimensions: 260 x 225 x 5 mm
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Gloriously funny...The pictures are among this artist's best.Amongst the highest quality picture books...this is outstanding.
John Burningham
For several generations,John Burningham's work was childhood,be it his own picture books (i.e. Mr Gumpy's Outing,Courtney,or Avocado Baby) or his occasional projects for texts not his own (The Wind in the Willows,the now sadly out of print Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medals,Burningham debuted as a children's writer and illustrator in 1963 with Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers,kick-starting a career that would cover some sixty books.
Visit the John Burningham author pageJohn Burningham
For several generations,John Burningham's work was childhood,be it his own picture books (i.e. Mr Gumpy's Outing,Courtney,or Avocado Baby) or his occasional projects for texts not his own (The Wind in the Willows,the now sadly out of print Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medals,Burningham debuted as a children's writer and illustrator in 1963 with Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers,kick-starting a career that would cover some sixty books.
Visit the John Burningham author page
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