{"product_id":"the-perfect-christmas-9781035014743","title":"The Perfect Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroducing your new favorite characters - Penguin and Pup - in this laugh-out-loud Christmassy caper from brand-new talent Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson. GIGGLES GUARANTEED. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet \u003cb\u003ePenguin: \u003c\/b\u003e he's thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he's very sensible. \u003cb\u003ePup, \u003c\/b\u003eon the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like VERY different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simple things: a perfectly-sized Christmas tree, and maybe a mince pie. Pup, on the other hand, wants a GIANT snow machine and a ten-course feast. It's a recipe for disaster, and LOTS of laughter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo whether you are more Penguin, or more Pup, come along and let the giggling begin!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazel Gardner \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's author who lives in Lancashire with her human, cat and tortoise family. She has a Master's in Linguistics from The University of Manchester, where she currently works in a public engagement and communications role. Hazel enjoys writing everything from bold and bright laugh-out-loud picture books to mindful, gentle stories and she is particularly fond of all things spooky. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikki Dyson\u003c\/b\u003e studied for her illustration degree in Swindon and since graduating in 2006 has illustrated many books for children, which include the bestselling \u003ci\u003eYou're Called What?, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Kes Gray, and \u003ci\u003eOscar the Hungry Unicorn, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Lou Carter. When she's not busy illustrating, Nikki enjoys reading and watching cartoons. Nikki lives and works from her home in Swindon.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MacMillan Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635444842770,"sku":"9781035014743","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_37175d56-d2e4-41cb-a595-02f7145a9372.jpg?v=1759236331","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-perfect-christmas-9781035014743","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}