Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2
Join Arthur and Holly on an adventure to save Christmas accompanied by 10 sound clips of beloved carols.
Learn about the music and stories of Christmas carols in the third book of The Very Young Person’s Guide To… series.
Pull on your mittens and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of the best-loved Christmas carols, including Silent Night, Good King Wenceslas, Carol of the Bells, Once In Royal David’s City, and O Holy Night. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the carols, while the sound button brings the iconic music pieces to life. Every spread feature fascinating facts about festive carols and their origins and is guaranteed to delight and inspire.
About the Author
Tim Lihoreau is the host of the biggest breakfast show on commercial radio: Classic FM's More Music Breakfast. Tim has won a multitude of awards for his radio writing and production on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as being the author of eleven books. His Modern Phobias has been translated into eleven languages. With a degree in music from the University of Leeds, he was a professional pianist before moving into radio. Along with his wife, he runs three amateur choirs in his home village in Cambridgeshire and regularly plays the organ at his local church.
Phil Noyce has been the Managing Editor of Classic FM since March 2020 and a key part of the station for more than a decade. In that time, he has written for a large array of radio programs and hosts, reaching millions of people. He has a first-class honors degree in Physics with Music from Royal Holloway, University of London, and is a keen musician who plays the cello and electric bass.
Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer based in North Yorkshire. She loves working with color, texture, and pattern, and aims to bring a bit of everyday magic to her illustrations. She loves creating characters with spark and energy, as well as injecting a bit of humor into her work. Sally recently returned to the UK after ten years living in Stockholm working as a Print Designer for fashion companies. When she’s not in her attic studio working on her latest painting, Sally is happiest out in nature with her young son by her side.
Author Residence: UK
Author Hometown: Tim: Cambridgeshire / Phil: London
Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer based in North Yorkshire. She loves working with color, texture, and pattern, and aims to bring a bit of everyday magic to her illustrations. She loves creating characters with spark and energy, as well as injecting a bit of humor into her work. Sally recently returned to the UK after ten years living in Stockholm working as a Print Designer for fashion companies. When she’s not in her attic studio working on her latest painting, Sally is happiest out in nature with her young son by her side.
