It's Christmas Eve and Theo - left at home with a babysitter - sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him,ready to wreak a little havoc ...
Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour,this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year.
With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail,this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781526603678Number of pages: 64Weight: 316 gDimensions: 254 x 196 mm
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'A witty story of a lonely boy,four mischievous tree decorations and a wish on an unlikely star,complemented perfectly by Sutton's intricate,luscious illustrations'- The Guardian
'A very,very funny Christmas story with echoes of The Nutcracker...It's fun all the way in this magical story'- The Irish Examiner
'One Christmas Wish will inspire adults and children in the run-up to festivities...A moving,witty and magical tale about love and sadness,delectably illustrated by Emily Sutton in enticing detail'- The Sunday Times
'Rundell's story is the platonic form of Christmas - and the illustrations by Emily Sutton are mini masterpieces'- The Times
'Christmas magic combines with beautiful illustrations'- The Sunday Express
'Rundell's magical story has a timeless quality,and Emily Sutton's densely detailed illustrations are a joy...A book that will be treasured forever'- The Irish Times
'One of our most talented writers for children'- The Observer
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