Booky Advent Calendar Day 22: "The Return of Sproutzilla" by Tom Jamieson and Mike Byrne (Macmillan Children's Books)

Lord help us, the air is always thick with the smell of these glorious little brassicas at Christmas, and as we're getting nearer the big day, it will soon be time for the sprout to shine!

In fact why wait? Let's dive into "The Return of Sproutzilla" by Tom Jamieson and Mike Byrne, the follow-up to last year's christmas smash.

Mean, green Sproutzilla is back and he's determined to destroy Christmas. 

But watch out . . . this time he isn’t alone! He's recruited a whole gang of fart-inducing pals to really put the stink on Christmas.

Jack and Ruby are getting ready for Christmas when suddenly, Santa's little elves arrive with terrible news – poor Santa's been kidnapped! 

Can Jack and Ruby rescue Santa from stinky Sproutzilla and his menacing sidekicks Broccolisaurus and Tyrannoparsnip rex, before the villainous vegetables ruin Christmas for everyone? 

And can Sproutzilla ever be shown the true joy of Christmas?

With a touch of Grinch-like genius, this is fun stuff for little ones, packed with gaseous gags and brilliant Christmas giggles. 

"The Return of Sproutzilla" by Tom Jamieson and Mike Byrne is out now, published by Macmillan Children's Books.