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Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!

A funny festive rhyming adventure
By Philip Ardagh
Series: Sunny Town Bunnies
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Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story! by Philip Ardagh is a delightful children's tale that whisks readers away on a whimsical Christmas adventure. During the holiday season, a mischievous bunch of bunnies embark on a hilarious journey filled with surprising antics and charming chaos. The story promises a merry blend of humour and festive spirit, sure to entertain young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical Christmas tales filled with adventure and fun characters. Perfect for children who delight in imaginative stories, it brings a festive and playful narrative that's sure to entertain and charm young readers.

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The Sunnytown bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure, and it might just be their best one yet! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help.

Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue chaos at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings, and having the time of their lives on Santa’s sleigh. It’s a crazy Christmas, but it’s SO MUCH FUN.

Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story! by Philip Ardagh is a delightful holiday tale perfect for children and families to enjoy together.

Series: Sunny Town Bunnies

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  • Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!
    The Sunnytown bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure, and it might just be their best one yet! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue chaos at...
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  • Bunnies in a Boat
    Now in a sturdy board book edition with rounded corners for reading (and chewing!) on the go. Praise for Bunnies on the Bus: "A thrilling ride for younger children and their tongue-twisted parents" The Times, Children's Book of the Week For lively, wriggly kids who love rhyming books, animals, and all things-that-go, this fun summer holiday read has a place...
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  • Bunnies in a Rocket
    A must-have for fans of Bunnies on the Bus, Bunnies in a Boat, and Bunnies in a Sleigh, as well as for brave space explorers! The Sunny Town bunnies are BACK! They've been on a bus, in a boat, on Santa's sleigh, and now, in their greatest and most epic adventure yet, they are going to ... THE MOON! They've...
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    Watch out! Hold onto your tails! The bunnies are back. And this time they're in ... a BOAT! The bunnies are back! And this time, they've commandeered a BOAT! Watch out, Sunnytown beach, as the bunnies are dashing and splashing in a speedboat frenzy. They whoosh past the sailboats and zoom across the sand. Then it's up onto the jetty...
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Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story by Philip Ardagh is praised for its chaotic and entertaining Christmas Eve adventure with charming illustrations. The story is commended for being perfect for reading aloud during the holiday season, spreading festive joy. Reviewers highlight the humour and engaging storytelling, with many enjoying the intricate illustrations and memorable rhymes that make the book a standout in the series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529507126

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle
  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Philip Ardagh is a prolific writer who has been published in over 40 languages around the world. His titles include Bunnies on the Bus and Bunnies in a Boat, illustrated by Ben Mantle, the Eddie Dickens trilogy, High in the Clouds, co-written with Sir Paul McCartney, and Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He has also collaborated with illustrator Elissa Elwick on the Little Adventurers trilogy of picture books and You Can't Count on Dinosaurs. He stands six feet seven inches tall with a most impressive beard, and lives with his wife and son in the medieval town of Battle, site of one of the most famous battles in English history. Find him on Twitter and Instagram as @PhilipArdagh.

Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Follow the Track All the Way Back by Timothy Knapman, and Kiss the Crocodile by Sean Taylor, Bunnies on the Bus and Bunnies in a Boat by Philip Ardagh, and is also the author-illustrator of Frog vs Toad. Ben lives and works in Leamington Spa with his wife and two young sons. Find him online at benmantle.co.uk and on Twitter and Instagram as @BenMMantle.

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