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.com
John 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*
[…] charming classic […] A timeless favourite from Walker Books’
archives, Christmas in Exeter Street is a nostalgic treat that
brings back the magic of a cosy, love-filled holiday gathering.
*MiniPreneur Magazine*
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*
Sublime and hilarious.
*Bath Life*
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