Time for Gift Guide number five and it's another one to help you out on Christmas Eve. We've covered Pyjamas and Stockings and Sacks, now it's time for those gloriously festive reads for the Christmas Eve box. From sound books to novels, there's something for everyone. Don't worry - we'll be covering gift books in another guide. Do check out our round-ups of Advent Calendars and Cards as well.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Alison Ritchie and Marisa Morea (Simon & Schuster, RRP £6.99). This sweet rhyming tale offers an alternative countdown to the big day.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Tim Hopgood (Oxford University Press, RRP £8.99). The classic Peggy Lee song reinvented through Hopgood's charming illustrations. Comes with a CD.
The Snow Lion by Jim Helmore and Richard Jones (Simon & Schuster, RRP £6.99). Thought-provoking and touching tale of a lonely little girl and her unusual friend.
Let it Glow: A Winter's Walk by Owen Gildersleeve (Wide Eyed Editions, RRP £14.99). Accompany a young boy on his walk and enjoy the (real) twinkling lights as you go.
Morris Wants More by Joshua Seigal and Amélie Falière (Flying Eye Books, RRP £9.99). Cautionary tale of a spoiled young boy who gets a little too greedy in the run up to Christmas.
The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker by Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Frances Lincoln, RRP £14.99). Lavishly illustrated version of the Christmassy story, with snippets from Tchiakovsky's ballet.
Winter Magic, curated by Abi Elphinstone (Simon & Schuster, RRP £6.99). A wonderful collection of seasonal stories (and one poem) by acclaimed children's authors..
The Sleighmaker by Ian Shepherd (Raj Joshi Publishing, RRP £11.99). Historical winter-set mystery about a young apprentice sleigh maker and his unlikely mentor.
One Christmas Wish by Katherine Rundell (Bloomsbury, RRP £14.99). This is what I've got for Kitty - exquisitely illustrated enchanting tale of a boy who makes a wish on Christmas Eve.
The Accidental Father Christmas by Tom McLaughlin (Oxford University Press, RRP £6.99). A festive addition to the popular comic novel series - Alfie loves these books.
Father Christmas and Me by Matt Haig (Canongate, RRP £12.99). The story of Amelia, adopted child of Father and Mary Christmas, whose mission is to save Christmas from the Easter Bunny!
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