Tuesday 24 December 2019

Booky Advent Calendar Day 24: CHRISTMAS EVE! "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" by Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley (Macmillan Children's Books)

Oh my, now we're excited! It's Christmas Eve and our penultimate Booky Advent Calendar door is open - and inside you'll find "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" by Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley.

This gorgeous mash-up sees what Alice encounters in Wonderland when the festive season arrives.

Lewis Carroll's classic Wonderland returns but this time instead of Alice, it's Santa's turn for an adventure down the rabbit hole. Join the Cheshire-Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the reindeer for a tea party with lots of festive fun!

The Queen of Hearts hates Christmas (what a surprise!)

She's such an old meanie that she's banned tinsel, mince pies and even good cheer –because when she was a little Princess the White Rabbit was late delivering her letter to Father Christmas and she didn't receive a present. 

But one snowy Christmas Eve, Santa finally receives her letter and races to deliver her gift! Will Santa and his reindeer be able to put the Merry back into Christmas in Wonderland?

A fantastic twist on the classic "Alice" tale with awesome debut author Carys Bexington coming up with a perfect festive hit, and Kate Hindley's always-brilliant artwork marking this one for special attention!

"The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" by Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley is out now, published by Macmillan Children's Books (kindly supplied for review).