You Choose Christmas

The You Choose picture books have been enjoyed by millions of young children over many years – and this Christmas edition is another cracker! There are many wonderful scenes to pore over, festive items to spot and fun decisions to make. Which Christmas baubles on the tree are your favourites? Which Christmas food would you eat, and if you were an elf, which job would you do? Not forgetting presents, snowy sports and Christmas shows. However, as well as thinking about their own preferences, the reader is also asked to consider others. For example, which gift would you give to the people you love, and who do you know who might like these Christmas jumpers?  

With both text and speech bubbles asking the reader questions, there is plenty of opportunity to chat about the choices and to find more in the pictures. Nick Sharratt’s distinctive bright, cheery illustrations are brilliantly festive, and feature an inclusive range of people and animals. Also included are facts about how countries across the world celebrate Christmas, encompassing Europe’s Krampus, Jamaica’s Grand Market and the Gambia’s boat-shaped lanterns, among others. 

A festive treat of a book that will provide stimulus for conversation, imaginative dreaming and much bonding over choosing the same thing!