Mr Dilly Meets
CHRISTMAS AUTHOR CRACKER
with Anna Kemp, Korky Paul, Antonia Maxwell, Agnes Monod-Gayraud, Laila Rifaat, Lorna White & Maria Voyelle*
WATCH HERE
Thank you for registering to watch the Mr Dilly Meets CHRISTMAS AUTHOR CRACKER 2024! This is a recording of a livestream recorded on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Thank you and enjoy!
What is the running time? The show runs for around 1hr 20 minutes.
Do I need to prepare anything for the event? Yes. There will be a draw along, so everyone watching will need a piece of paper, pencils, crayons and felt tips.
What does the event include? Festive fun and chat, readings, a Christmasy draw along and a class join-in Christmas Quiz!
What age range is the event suitable for? Recommended for children aged 6 years and up.
*PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to technical problems Marie Voyelle was unable to be part of the livestream.
Faedom by Agnes Monod-Gayraud & Lorna White
Explore the legendary world of fairies in this bewitchingly illustrated guide to the mythical realm.
Faedom will take you on an enchanting ride through fascinating fairy facts and fictions, revealing the secrets of where fairies come from and what lies behind their spectacular powers and personalities.
Inspired by the age-old myths that have long insisted that fairies are very much real, this book draws upon the great store of cultural and literary references from around the world to create a comprehensive compendium of these fascinating creatures. Fairy tales come to life across the pages, with vibrant stories, songs, poems, facts, figures and folklore to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
The Muttcracker by Anna Kemp
Irresistible festive fun from the team that brought you beloved bestseller Dogs Don't Do Ballet!
My dog is not like other dogs.
My dog is a ballerina who dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy.
So when Miss Polly announces the parts in our Christmas show, The Nutcracker, will my dog’s dream come true? Or will we both just be… bonbons?
One Snowy Christmas Eve by Marc Bratcher & Korky Paul
I heard a tale some won’t believe, on one snowy Christmas Eve...
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Father Christmas preparing to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. This Christmas, however, has a twist like no other!
Magical, traditional and enchantingly new. There is wonder for all on this snowy night in this exciting, new, poetic tale for the festive season. Christmas Eve will never be the same again!
Terra Electra - The Guardians of the North by Antonia Maxwell
Book 1 in an action-packed dystopian adventure series set in the near-future post-melt Arctic.
The last ice cap has melted, and the world is on the brink of collapse. A deadly force―Terra Electrica―has been unleashed. It feeds on electricity. It is infecting civilization.
In this chaotic, rapidly changing reality, 12-year-old Mani has lost her family and community to the Terra Electrica. Armed only with some ancestral wisdom and a powerful, ancient wooden mask she was never meant to inherit so soon, she suddenly finds herself responsible for the fate of the world.
Aliya Aboard the Time Train by Laila Rifaat
The spectacular sequel to Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy Aliya to the Infinite City.
Aliya can’t wait to return to the Infinitum Time-Travel Academy. But when evil magic threatens the city, and rumours of rogue magician Dorian Darke circulate, Aliya is sent away for safety on the time-travelling train, the Silver Express.
But the trip is derailed when a passenger is murdered. Soon it becomes clear that Aliya must face terrible danger once again . . .
Hotel for Cats - No Room for Trouble by Maria Pavlenko & Maria Voyelle
A charming Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up!
At the hotel for cats, it's up to feline friends Bobine, Mulot, Carpette and Couscousse to make all the furry guests feel at home.
But when they learn that George, a mischievous human, is coming to stay, they really have their work cut out for them! Can they avoid a cat-astrophe?
