Celebrate Christmas with this delightful book full of real letters and Christmas presents. When Holly sees a man who looks like Father Christmas, she decides to write him a letter: 'Dear Father Christmas - is it snowing in Lapland? Please answer. Love Holly.' And so begins the start of a touching penpal friendship with Father Christmas himself in which Holly learns about the magic of elves, reindeer and life in Lapland, as well as getting some very special Christmas surprises. This gift book comes with real detachable letters and gifts including a calendar, a tree decoration, a joke book and a shimmery picture surprise! Filled with festive fun, this Christmas gift book makes the perfect pocket-money friendly stocking filler. It is a companion title to the bestselling "Dear Tooth Fairy" (9781844288731), shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award 2004 and "Dear Mermaid" (9781844280643).
Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.
He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.
