For younger bookworms

best For 0 to 5-yearolds

The Snowman

by Raymond Briggs: 40th Anniversary Gift Edition (£12.99, HB, Penguin)

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without The Snowman, and it’s a must for every child’s bookshelf. This extra-special limited-edition print includes a letter from author Raymond Briggs.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

by Judith Kerr: 50th anniversary edition (£20, HB Slipcase, Harper-Collins) What if a tiger did come to tea? It’s a question that’s kept children entertained for half a century, and is still as popular.

best For 5 to 8-yearolds Nadiya’s Bake Me a Celebration Story

by Nadiya Hussain (£12.99, HB, Hachette) Baking with grandchildren is one of life’s simple pleasures, and they’ll love this delightful new collection of recipes from GBBO’s 2015 winner.

best For 9 to 12-yearolds My Mum Tracy Beaker

by Jacqueline Wilson (£12.99, HB, Penguin) Jess thinks her mum Tracy Beaker is the best mum ever, but when Tracy’s rich, new boyfriend comes on the scene, will life as they know it change forever?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

by Jeff Kinney (£12.99, HB, Puffin) A festive take on this popular series sees Greg Heffley’s school shut by snow, and his neighbourhood turning into a battlefield.