Diana Hendry is a poet, short story writer and children's author who has published over forty books for children and teenagers, including Harvey Angell, which won a Whitbread Award in 1991, and Harvey Angell Beats Time, which won the Scottish Arts Council Book Award in 2001. Diana lives in Edinburgh. Visit her online at www.dianahendry.comJohn Lawrence is one of the country's most distinguished children's book artists. He has contributed to well over two hundred titles as an illustrator and wood-engraver, including Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman, Tiny's Big Adventure by Martin Waddell and Seahorse by Chris Butterworth. John lives in Cambridge and is visiting Professor at A.P.U. Cambridge School of Art, where he lectures on the M.A. course in Children's Book Illustration.
"This is Christmas hospitality at its most heartwarming, all the
more so when you realise the story's hostess-with-the-mostest is a
single mum." * HuffingtonPost.co.uk *
The illustrations, by John Lawrence, are hilarious. * Education
Otherwise *
A classic story that all ages will love * Blackbird *
This atmospheric picture book about a house packed full of guests
over Christmas captures the sense of excitement and sharing that
embodies the Christmas spirit. * Books for Scotland.com *
A delightful story about the real meaning of Christmas - it's not
about what you get, but about being together and sharing. * Made
for Mums *
gloriously unusual and charming picture book full of Christmas
spirit * ? *
"A beautifully illustrated picture book about a house over-filled
with guests that perfectly captures the sense of excitement,
anticipation and sharing that comes at the special time of year." *
Fallen Star Stories *
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