The Secret Life of... (at Christmas)
Who really nibbled Santa’s mince pie?
On Christmas Eve, your child snuggles down and their best friend stays by the tree. Or so they think. The moment the fairy lights glow, it’s tinsel capes, a mince-pie heist, ice-skating through town and a sleigh landing on the roof with a JINGLE-THUMP. Santa greets them like an old friend. Then the sky turns pink...
Their real pet, teddy or blanket, drawn from a photo
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How is the book personalised?
Your child and their favourite toy or pet are both in it, drawn from a photo. Tell us their name and what makes them funny, and on Christmas Eve that quirk is exactly what Santa needs. It’s set in your town, snowy and twinkling, with real places in it.
What’s the story?
Christmas Eve, and your child falls asleep. Their best friend doesn’t. Six festive secrets later (tinsel, mince pies, a sleigh ride over the rooftops) a floorboard creaks, Santa zooms off, and there are ten seconds to get back in place. On Christmas morning, they look completely innocent. So why is there tinsel stuck to them?
Does it work for a blanket, a goldfish or a doll?
Yes. A blanket flies beside the sleigh like a superhero cape. A goldfish rolls through the snow in a glowing bauble-bubble. A doll, a teddy, a dog or a cat wears a paper cracker crown.
Bought once. Read for years.
“Our children were thrilled to see themselves in these beautifully made books, and sharing them with grandparents and friends sparked giggles, excitement and genuinely special moments of connection.”
“The joy on the children’s faces as they received their books was priceless. They were delighted to see themselves as the characters in the story, and they haven’t put the books down since.”
“Both of my kids love their books but my son is obsessed, literally! He carries it around the house with him”
“I can’t get over how much joy these books have brought to our home. The kids love seeing themselves in the stories and are absolutely fascinated by it. A serious book buzz has hit our house!”
They’ll whisper it with you.
Three times in the book, the story stops for a festive secret: “Shh! Not a jingle! Don’t wake up the house!” By the second time, they’re whispering it with you.
The one to read on Christmas Eve.
Bouncy rhymes made to be read aloud, with a clue on the last page for Christmas morning. A new family tradition.
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