KIDS’ BOOK OF THE WEEK

THE CHRISTMASAURUS AND THE NAUGHTY LIST

By Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Shane Devries, Puffin, £12.99 (ebook £8.99) ★★★★★

The Christmasaurus is back for another thrilling adventure in the latest instalment of the blue dinosaur’s missions.

Strictly star and Mcfly singer Tom Fletcher’s magically crafted tale, with some brilliant illustrations from Shane Devries, the daring Christmasaurus sets about righting the balance between the Nice List and the Naughty List.

Fletcher knows just what appeals to the reader and brings the main character to life with his colourful descriptions of how the dinosaur bids to balance the scales, so Santa can deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

Children are bound to be thrilled by this series of stories where kids are nudged in the right direction, filling the reader with the magical feeling that abounds at this time of year.