Christmas Magic

A pair of magical silver reindeer bells has gone missing, and Little Santa's woodland friends set out to discover where they have gone. In Christmas Magic, Sue Stainton creates a festive picture-book mystery in which forest animals follow clues through a snowy setting. The search gives young readers a reason to look closely at the illustrations and join in the excitement of finding something that has been lost.

The story combines a seasonal atmosphere with a gentle puzzle. As the animals look for the bells, small visual details offer hints about what may have happened. Readers can scan each page, notice objects and clues, and return to earlier scenes to see whether they missed something. This makes the book more than a straightforward Christmas story: it invites children to take part in the search while following the narrative.

Eva Melhuish's illustrations help create the wintry woodland world and give the mystery its visual character. The pace and subject make the book suitable for sharing during the Christmas season, whether at bedtime, during a quiet afternoon or as part of a family reading tradition. Children who enjoy festive settings, friendly animal characters and picture books that reward careful looking will find a warm seasonal read in Christmas Magic.

Product Details

Author: Sue Stainton
Illustrator: Eva Melhuish
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
Approx. Dimensions: 19.1 × 27.9 × 0.6 cm
Approx. Weight: 300 g
Language: English
ISBN: 9780060785727
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days