It is the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature is stirring not even a mouse… Then out in the street a car alarm starts to beep, and Christmas Tree wakes from a deep dreamy sleep.

And so begins the story of the true meaning of Christmas and whether it’s about Turkey and her trimmings, Santa and his presents or the sparkle of Christmas trees.

As the Christmas things argue about the important role they play in Christmas, their excitement boils over.

Will all the noise wake the children up in their beds, who are dreaming of presents towering over their heads?

Rudolf and Santa, the Turkey, Christmas Tree, or the gang of presents – who or what best represents the spirit of Christmas?

The Fight Before Christmas is both stylish and funny, simple in the telling, and warm in its message.

A combination of read-along-rhyme by Chris McCormack and and colourful, fun illustrations by Naomi Lunn which perfectly capture the story’s playfulness. The Fight Before Christmas is an excellent picture book for parents to read to their children in the run of to our favourite festival, and is certain to become something of a Christmas classic.