A great picture story book with an environmental message, developed in conversation with Greenpeace UK. When one little boy discovers a message from Father Christmas asking for help to save his home from the oil drillers, he hitches a lift from a kind old sailor and together with children from around the world, they set sail to confront the oil men. Elliot desperately wants to save the Arctic and stop Christmas being cancelled, but will the oil drillers back down and what is the old sailor' s big surprise... ?
Catherine is interested in writing nonfiction stories that spark questions and conversation. She is a proud Patron of Reading for a local school, and mother of two teenage girls. Catherine's first book, The Story of Life, was shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Award. She is currently working on a new series in partnership with the Natural H
More about Catherine BarrCandy Gourlay grew up in the Philippines but now lives in England. Her first novel, Tall Story , has won many awards. She has a strong profile on social media and is a very popular visiting author at schools and book events. This is her first picture book. Candy Gourlay lives in North London.
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