Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Christmas, Hazel Gardner ( paperback)
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Meet best friends Penguin and Pup, in this laugh-out-loud Christmas picture book from Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson. The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible.
Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .
Like 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. Can they find the perfect Christmas for the both of them?
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