Children love the run-up to the festive period and their excitement is captured in a variety of picture books, including the classic Lucy and Tom's Christmas by Shirley Hughes (see box).
This story follows the two children as they join in the traditional preparations for the big day. They make cards, wrap presents, cook a pudding and decorate the house. They watch carollers and a brass band and go out shopping for a tree at the local market.
On Christmas Eve, it starts to snow and in the morning they discover that Father Christmas has visited. Family and friends arrive for dinner and everyone unwraps their presents. As Christmas day ends, so does the story, with the lighting of the tree and a Christmas wish for everyone.
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