Kay Woodward

A cool Christmas-themed book for girls and boys that explains the reasons for and the stories behind our festive celebrations and traditions. Why does Father Christmas have three different names? Was there ever really a Good King Wenceslas? Why do we eat mince pies? These questions and many more are answered along with a fun make-and-do Christmas activity. Entertaining and informative, the book is illustrated throughout in black and white.

Discusses how various parts of the body are used to feel things, how touch helps people who can't see, and how animals use the sense of touch to survive.

Offers step-by-step instructions for pranks and tricks, along with jokes, quizzes, and excerpts from such Dahl classics as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Witches."

Discusses how ears are used for hearing, how people who can't hear communicate, and how animals use hearing to survive.

Almond Blossom must discover who has stolen the season of spring so that warmth can return to the garden after winter.