Author / Illustrator: Nicholas Allan
The Story: Father Christmas needs a wee! And he’s spent so much time devouring tasty treats and drinks at the houses he visits that he’s forgotten to deliver the presents.
Why is Father Christmas Needs a Wee your favourite Christmas book?
My kids just love it. It takes something that we all know – that Father Christmas is left lots of drinks on his present-delivery rounds – and takes it to its logical and silly conclusion. A very clever and funny idea, yet also easy for kids to relate to.
Can you describe a favourite illustration or give a favourite quote from the story and tell us why you chose it.
‘Father Christmas needs a wee, he’s been drinking drinks since half past three!’
What a great set up to the story.
About Alex
Alex English is the author of Yuck said the Yak, Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers and Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine, all published by Maverick. She is currently working on a picture book series for Bloomsbury and writing an adventure story for 9+. When not writing she can usually be found baking or playing Lego with her two little boys.
Which book is on your Christmas wishlist this year?
I have already bought Katherine Rundell’s One Christmas Wish, illustrated by Emily Sutton. I’m trying to resist reading it until at least the 1st of December!
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