Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf: The utterly joyful and sparkling new Clarice Bean Christmas story from Lauren Child: The utterly joyful and sparkling Clarice Bean Christmas story from Lauren Child.

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Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn't feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY. I hope Lauren Child will be writing more in the series as it is wonderful to have the adorable Clarice Bean back for more adventures. Even if you’ve never read a Clarice Bean book before, you will fall in love with this brilliantly narrated story of thinking about others, doing kind things and believing that your biggest Christmas wishes can come true. The curiously clever preteen is back for “Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf” for an all new Christmas tale for the ages. Perfect for getting 8 to 12 year olds in the Christmas spirit” was written in one review I read… well, it was perfect for getting this 39-year-old into the Christmas spirit!

The story is full of holiday cheer, and I loved hearing about all the family traditions that Clarice Bean celebrated with her family. The one and only Clarice Bean is back to save her family’s Christmas in this sparkling story of joy, goodwill to all peoplekind, and some very Clarice catastrophes, perfect for sharing with all the family! Lauren Child has been at the forefront of innovation in children's books for over 15 years and has raised the profile of illustration as an artform for all ages. She is a UNESCO Artist for Peace and a Trustee of the House of Illustration, and has an MBE for services to literature. Her books include interpretations of beloved classics including Mary Poppins, and her Ruby Redfort and Hubert Horatio books are loved by children all over the world.Lauren Child has published many picture books, including The New Small Person , Absolutely One Thing , and A Dog with Nice Ears , as well as the hugely popular Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean series and a spin-off series of novels about Ruby Redfort.

It’s a lovely children’s book aimed at I would say 7-13 years old’s, written in a cheerful way, including plenty of gorgeous illustrations. I bought this as a gift - but read it as I wanted to check its suitability ( and make sure there were no Christmas spoilers).Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). She has sold millions of books, won many awards and was the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2017-2019. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Gold Award.

Bean’s hilarious hijinks and misadventures, coupled with the nostalgic tidings of Christmas tradition will warm your family’s heart and remind you that if all else fails, you’ve still got each other. Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn’t feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY. Lauren Child burst on to the children’s books scene in 1999 and has since published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. About this book she says, "My childhood memories of Christmas are all good--even the things that went wrong were good.

In 2017 she was announced as the new Waterstones' Children's Laureate, declaring that her aim will be to forge 'stronger links between the world of children’s literature and other art forms such as fine art, film, music, television and design. For the 50th anniversary of the Medal (1955–2005), a panel named it one of the top ten winning works, which comprised the shortlist for a public vote for the nation's favourite.

I did not know that this book existed and so when I ran across it I immediately bought it and read it well in advance of the Christmas season. Just when Christmas stress seems at its most overwhelming, the love and joy of family and friends saves the day. Lauren Child is at the peak of her game here, and Think Like an Elf is filled with all the warmth and humour we've come to expect. To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. Everyone is scattering to different places and Clarice is afraid that the spirit of Christmas will be lost.For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The illustrations are darling but I found the font to be difficult to read in some places and the storyline seemed to meander all over the place.