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The Best Christmas Ever
Best Christmas Ever

The Best Christmas Ever

Posted on December 25, 2020 by tygertale • Leave a comment

With the real world distinctly lacking in hope and sparkle, rekindle that feeling by escaping into a festive children’s book. Gathered together here are 24 tales of seasonal magic for Christmas 2020. Continue reading →

The Country Child by Alison Uttley
Best Christmas Ever

The Country Child by Alison Uttley

Posted on December 20, 2020 by tygertale • 1 Comment

The greatest children’s writers are often those with the best recall of their own childhoods. Few have better memories than Alison Uttley. The Country Child (1931) is an account of her early years growing up in rural Derbyshire. The amount of detail she packs in is extraordinary, not just in the descriptions of places and … Continue reading →

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