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Publication Date: 20 Aug 2026
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 32
Author: Kathryn Simmonds
ISBN-13: 9781915749314

The Christmas Guest

By Kathryn Simmonds
Discover the message of Christmas with this beautiful retelling of a much-loved story. Full of kindness, compassion, and generosity, it's sure to warm your heart. A gorgeous Christmas gift for children ages 4 to 7 years.
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9781915749314
£11.99
In the old French city of Marseille, it's Christmas Day and Martin the shoemaker is eagerly expecting a very special guest.

As the day goes on, Martin provides warmth for a shivering street sweeper, gives a meal to a young mother, presents shoes to a little boy with bare feet, and offers company to a lonely old woman.

But when night falls, Martin's special guest still hasn't arrived . . . Or has he?

A book about the true meaning of Christmas that is perfect to read together during the festive season.
Kathryn Simmonds (Author)
Kathryn Simmonds is an award winning poet and author. Her books for children include, Be My Sunflower, Trouble at the Bug Hotel (both with Walker Books), Twenty Bears, Twenty Bears on Holiday (both with Bloomsbury Children's Books), and Princes Don't Practice (Macmillan). She lives with her family in Norwich and loves helping with children's ministry at her church.

Elena Selivanova (Illustrator)
Elena Selivanova has worked for over 25 years in children’s book illustration and has illustrated over 100 books, including ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and 'Twas the Morning of Easter (Zonderkidz).

A delightful Christmas tale with a heart that is – like Christmas – full of love, truth, and surprises. Perfect for families to share together.

- Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Carnegie Medal winner and Waterstones Children’s Laureate
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In the old French city of Marseille, it's Christmas Day and Martin the shoemaker is eagerly expecting a very special guest.

As the day goes on, Martin provides warmth for a shivering street sweeper, gives a meal to a young mother, presents shoes to a little boy with bare feet, and offers company to a lonely old woman.

But when night falls, Martin's special guest still hasn't arrived . . . Or has he?

A book about the true meaning of Christmas that is perfect to read together during the festive season.
Author
Kathryn Simmonds (Author)
Kathryn Simmonds is an award winning poet and author. Her books for children include, Be My Sunflower, Trouble at the Bug Hotel (both with Walker Books), Twenty Bears, Twenty Bears on Holiday (both with Bloomsbury Children's Books), and Princes Don't Practice (Macmillan). She lives with her family in Norwich and loves helping with children's ministry at her church.

Elena Selivanova (Illustrator)
Elena Selivanova has worked for over 25 years in children’s book illustration and has illustrated over 100 books, including ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and 'Twas the Morning of Easter (Zonderkidz).

Reviews

A delightful Christmas tale with a heart that is – like Christmas – full of love, truth, and surprises. Perfect for families to share together.

- Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Carnegie Medal winner and Waterstones Children’s Laureate

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