I was so thrilled with these new editions of my first ever published story that came out last year.  Both have Lorna Hussey’s charming illustrations, and the board book is slightly abridged for very little ones. I particularly like the way the sparkles have a texture to them. I can imagine little fingers following the trails of stars across the pictures.

The story is still very close to my heart, and I am so delighted it’s becoming a Christmas regular.  It speaks of offering shelter and welcome, which is such a moving part of our Christmas traditions and Nativity plays.  That message seems particularly apt at the moment. It’s worth reminding ourselves of the value of kindness, generosity and humility. 

I’ve written about the book elsewhere on this blog. If you’d like to find out a little more, here’s some suggestions….
The Little Christmas Tree – a few pictures!
The Little Christmas Tree – some ideas for 2020
The Little Christmas Tree and Mary’s Song
The Little Christmas Tree – a beautiful BSL video telling of the story.

If you are lucky enough to have a local bookshop, they should be able to get them for you for the next day if not in stock. It can be ordered from all the usual places. If you feel inclined to write a review on one of the book websites, I’d be so grateful. It really helps bump them up the lists.

Here are some links:
you can order from the publisher SPCK
and from Bookshop – this link is for the hardback, and this for the board book to preorder on the site.
Also, wherever you usually order books.

Thank you for your support and encouragement over the years, I really appreciate it.