I Killed Father Christmas; Anthony McGowan, illustrated by Chris Riddell

Jo-Jo should be excited. But it is Christmas eve and his mum and dad are arguing. And from what he can make out it is all his fault. He has asked for too many presents and worse still, he has killed Father Christmas. With responsibility weighing heavily on his shoulders and armed with his mum’s red coat, a sack full of no-longer-needed toys, a fresh sprinkling of snow and some Christmas spirit, Jo-Jo sets out to save Christmas.

A warm-hearted and witty story full of the magic of Christmas and a big dose of love that is the perfect fit for smaller hands. The chapters are short, there are plenty of colourful illustrations and there are delightful extras in the form of Christmas themed jokes (inside the front cover) and a maze (inside the back cover).

Recommended for 6+.