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All I Want For Christmas

Rachel Bright, Author

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: October 5, 2017

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781408331668

Two penguins discover that love is the perfect gift at Christmas in this sparkling festive picture book!

The countdown to Christmas has begun and there is so much for Little Penguin to be excited about: decorating the tree, cooking festive treats, sending a letter to Santa and much more. But what does Big Penguin want for Christmas? The answer will warm the hearts of every penguin, big or small!

“Perfect for reading cuddled up together.” Junior Magazine

From the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could, winner of the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Book Award.

Reviews

Even Scrooge would struggle not to feel the love for the gentle rhymes and sweet illustrations in Rachel Bright's
new book.

Gurgle

With colourful and very cute illustrations and a wonderful festive message, this book is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, Teeside)

Rachel Bright's hug-a-licious series gets a welcome Christmas addition with this heartfelt picture book about love, and it's a timely reminder that the festive season is about caring for each other as well as receiving gifts.

BookTrust

With colourful and very cute illustrations anda wonderful festive essage, this book is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

Derby Telegraph

Rachel Bright's cute artwork and catchy rhyming text make this a reassuring book for little ones that is perfect for reading cuddled up together.

Junior Magazine

With colourful and very cute illustrations and a wonderful festive message, this book is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

Bristol Post

Rachel's star is shining bright and she is one to watch. She gets better with every book

Natasha Harding, the Sun

With colourful and very cute illustrations and a wonderful festive message, this book is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

The Cornishman

...a treat of a read. [...] Rachel's star is shining bright and she's one to watch. She gets better with every book.

Verve

Kids will love the excitement of seeing the penguins getting ready and the adults will get a lot out of the story's finale. [...] A win-win book.

The Bookbag

Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could – winner of the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters.