Nothing fills a festive stocking better than a book and luckily Sevenoaks Bookshop has some great recommendations for your child to love reading this Christmas. The shop is filled to bursting with, magical, factual, hilarious, heart-warming, terrifying and all round brilliant books!
Here are three top picks to get you started:
Children’s Picture Books
Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett
Beast has found a delicious dinner. With Dinner’s help, he writes to all his beastly friends inviting them round. As each one replies, he realises he’s having a lot of fun with Dinner… maybe he should change his mind about what is on the menu? Filled with letters to open, this is a great picture book for 4 years +.
Children’s Fiction (ages 5 – 8)
Zippel: The Little Keyhole Ghost by Alex RühleI
Illustrated by the wonderful Axel Scheffler, this is a heart-warming story about Paul, who finds a tiny ghost hiding in the keyhole of his house. Can Paul and Zippel find a new home for the little ghost before it’s too late? A charming story to read to children aged 5 to 8 years.
Children Fiction (ages 9 – 12)
Frostheart by Jamie Littler
A super adventure set in frozen lands. Ash’s parents are missing. Helped by the crew of a fantastic sleigh called Frostheart, a grumpy Yeti guardian, and a magic power that everyone seems to fear, Ash sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. A fantastic debut novel full of humour and excitement.
You can find loads more Christmas recommendations for children (and adults!) on Sevenoaks Bookshop’s website. Inside the shop you can often find signed books, limited edition book bags, and other extras to make the perfect gift!
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums