The verse is brilliant... perfect for reading aloud. -- Bookbag 20131001 All the excitement of Christmas is brought to life in this combination of Giles Andreae's catchy and amusing rhyming text and Emma Dodd's warm and cosy illustrations. -- Parents in Touch 20130813

Giles Andreae is one of the most successful children's authors working today. His many bestselling and award-winning picture books include Giraffes Can't Dance; Rumble in the Jungle; The Lion Who Wanted to Love; I Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy. Giles is also the creator behind the hugely successful Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton brands. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and four children. Emma Dodd studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She has written and illustrated many books for children, including I Love Bugs!; I Love Beasts!; I Don't Want a Posh Dog and I Don't Want a Cool Cat for Orchard. Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children and their Jack Russell terrier, Bart.