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Christmas Treats
29 classic Blyton tales in a bumper collection for ages seven and over to read alone. Curl up to enjoy lots of humour and fantastic characters, mystery and magic, laughter and mischief. Ann, Peter, Susan and Benny ask questions about English Christmas customs which get answered by their parents. Includes Santa's Workshop, The Christmas Pudding That Wouldn't Stop, Mr Widdle's Christmas Stocking, Surprise on Christmas Morning, Rescuing Santa Claus, The Great Big Snowman and The Pantomine Cat. Read about the proud rocking horse who learnt the gift of giving and the snowman befriended by elves.
352 pages, Paperback
Published September 4, 2018
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Enid Blyton
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Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
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November 30, 2017
This is a delightful collection of Christmas themed stories by Enid Blyton. There are more than one Christmas story collections by the same publisher: Christmas Stories and Christmas Tales, which my daughter already has (plus there are various other themed collections, such as Summer stories and ‘Stories of Wizards and Witches’, all by Enid Blyton).
I love Enid Blyton’s stories and I am pleased that my daughter also enjoys her books. This collection has twenty nine stories included, and, although there are no illustrations in the stories themselves, each title page is beautifully designed. The stories are very traditional and, although some people might find them a little old fashioned, I think they contain nice morals, great characters and are just the right length for bedtime stories.
With twenty nine stories, this book is great value and will give you plenty of bedtime stories in the run up to Christmas. From Santa’s workshop, to toyshops, Fairies Christmas parties, a Bunny’s first Christmas and some classic Enid Blyton characters, such as Mr Twiddle and Mr Pink-Whistle, there is lots to entertain and enjoy.
I love Enid Blyton’s stories and I am pleased that my daughter also enjoys her books. This collection has twenty nine stories included, and, although there are no illustrations in the stories themselves, each title page is beautifully designed. The stories are very traditional and, although some people might find them a little old fashioned, I think they contain nice morals, great characters and are just the right length for bedtime stories.
With twenty nine stories, this book is great value and will give you plenty of bedtime stories in the run up to Christmas. From Santa’s workshop, to toyshops, Fairies Christmas parties, a Bunny’s first Christmas and some classic Enid Blyton characters, such as Mr Twiddle and Mr Pink-Whistle, there is lots to entertain and enjoy.
January 1, 2023
Lovely stories and plenty of them. Very basic black and white illustration but very engaging stories that allow me to give her ideas for her own pictures. Worth it, I am pleased and so is my mum.
December 31, 2022
#BorrowBox
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I will say a truly delightful collection of Enid Blyton stories containing a few characters I remember from my childhood.
Definitely worth a listen for families together or children on their own.
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I will say a truly delightful collection of Enid Blyton stories containing a few characters I remember from my childhood.
Definitely worth a listen for families together or children on their own.
December 19, 2017
Review to follow.
November 19, 2023
Enid Blyton (2017) ENID BLYTON'S CHRISTMAS TREATS (AUDIOBOOK)
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "A collection of 29 of Enid Blyton's Christmas stories. Visit Santa's workshop, hang up your stocking and help two naughty goblins make a Christmas pudding in this magical collection from the classic children's author. Stories include 'Mr Icy-Cold', 'The Christmas Party' and 'Rescuing Santa Claus'. A wonderful selection to enjoy and share. Mystery and magic, laughter and mischief, the joy of shared times and plenty of delicious food - many of the ingredients that have been delighting Enid Blyton's audience for more than 70 years."
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So very Christmassy. Probably my favourite of the 3 audiobook EB Christmas collections I've listened to.
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BorrowBox - Hodder Children's Books
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "A collection of 29 of Enid Blyton's Christmas stories. Visit Santa's workshop, hang up your stocking and help two naughty goblins make a Christmas pudding in this magical collection from the classic children's author. Stories include 'Mr Icy-Cold', 'The Christmas Party' and 'Rescuing Santa Claus'. A wonderful selection to enjoy and share. Mystery and magic, laughter and mischief, the joy of shared times and plenty of delicious food - many of the ingredients that have been delighting Enid Blyton's audience for more than 70 years."
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So very Christmassy. Probably my favourite of the 3 audiobook EB Christmas collections I've listened to.
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December 28, 2022
I loved Enid Blyton's books so much as a kid. I found this on Borrow box and listened to the audiobook. The Narrator was great, doing different voices which would be great for kids and enjoyable for adults alike.
It's a book of 29 short stories, which is great for little ones because you can read a full story each time.
She has such a way with words in her writing, it's exciting however old you are. It helps that this is a festive book but it is genuinely lovely.
The characters in each short story are great. I like a short story, the same as I like a short chapter because it's nice to finish a chapter/story before you put it down to pick it up again another day.
It's a book of 29 short stories, which is great for little ones because you can read a full story each time.
She has such a way with words in her writing, it's exciting however old you are. It helps that this is a festive book but it is genuinely lovely.
The characters in each short story are great. I like a short story, the same as I like a short chapter because it's nice to finish a chapter/story before you put it down to pick it up again another day.
January 5, 2018
A really sweet collection of Christmas stories. Lots of tales involving toys coming to life, Santa Claus and acts of kindness. There are 29 stories, so it would be perfect as a story advent calendar to read to little ones during December. A few of the stories fell flat for me, but most of them are entertaining.
My favourite story was the last one - Mr Twiddle and the Snow. Mrs Twiddle asks Mr Twiddle to go out to buy some fish, but he gets knocked down by a giant snowball on his way and more silliness ensues.
My favourite story was the last one - Mr Twiddle and the Snow. Mrs Twiddle asks Mr Twiddle to go out to buy some fish, but he gets knocked down by a giant snowball on his way and more silliness ensues.
December 22, 2019
Letlæselige, super-hyggelige små julefortællinger, hvor man sagtens kan læse én eller flere højt for familiens mindste. Flere er så tilpas korte at selv mange små børn kan koncentrere sig længe nok til at få læst mere end den ene historie op, og de er samtidig skrevet på en måde, så også voksne læsere kan få noget med fra dem; om det så bare er nostalgien og den barnlige begejstring fra julen, eller om det må være budskaber og moraler må være op til den enkelte læser.
December 10, 2018
Considering the stories were written between 1926 - 1957, they hold up very well as short Christmas stories. Enid Blyton seems to be one of those who's stories never age. 29 fantastic sweet stories to read in the run up to Christmas.
November 11, 2023
the amazing Enid Blyton does it again
Very cute books.i thoroughly enjoy these books they are cute and adorable and they teach lessons as well.i would love for the entire series to be available on kindle
Very cute books.i thoroughly enjoy these books they are cute and adorable and they teach lessons as well.i would love for the entire series to be available on kindle
December 9, 2023
Boring. Not funny. Just a bunch of stories about doing good deeds. Bought for my nephew and read a few stories before giving it to him. Decided he would like and it wouldn’t interest a kid of any age. Nothing like her usual comical stories.
December 31, 2017
3.75 stars
February 8, 2018
The book was alright I liked how it had loads of stories but every time one ended I wanted to read the rest of it. I liked how in every story it is like a fable (even though it is not).
December 8, 2018
A lovely collection of short stories - perfect for bedtime.
January 13, 2021
Cute selection of christmas stories. Easy listening.
December 22, 2021
weren’t very Christmassy and it felt quite repetitive
December 27, 2021
Cute and fun.
November 19, 2022
Very VERY good. Enid Blyton was such a talented author.
December 27, 2023
Favourites Stories:
- Surprise on Christmas Morning
- Wanted - A Royal Snow Digger
- The Christmas Pudding That Wouldn’t Stop
- Surprise on Christmas Morning
- Wanted - A Royal Snow Digger
- The Christmas Pudding That Wouldn’t Stop
March 9, 2024
Cute collection of stories.
October 3, 2025
Some nice tales themed on Christmas.
December 30, 2020
I used to love reading Enid books when I was younger so after the year that has been dodgy I decided why the heck not read a child's book. Cute little stories.
January 3, 2026
Our family just loves Enid Blyton. This collection of stories is fun and festive. It is definitely all silly fun Santa, toys, elves, gifts, and magic Christmas and not at all about the true meaning of Christmas, but we still enjoyed the collection. It was a good bedtime read aloud.
January 28, 2023
I grew up on Enid Blyton. Like a lot of youngsters, I loved her work, especially Mallory Towers and the Famous Five. And I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this collection. I do own a very old copy of her festive stories but they’re more grown up. This one is perfect for reading to children at bedtime, or for an adult to while away those long winter evenings. I think her work appeals to all ages and I love her for it. And there’s 29 stories to delight you.
Sure, you could read one story a night in the countdown to Christmas, dip in and out. Or you can, like me, fully lose yourself in the festive-ness and read it straight through with a great big grin on your face.
What I love is that each story is about half a dozen pages long. They’re not complicated or too long, they’re just glorious. Very simple with characters and settings both children and adults recognise.
Yes there is definitely a hint of repetition in some of the stories, but I don’t mind that. They’re not 100% carbon copies of each other, there’s enough variation to keep them interesting. Sure, some have Santa in (unsurprisingly), some elves (again, unsurprisingly), and some with similar plots such as Santa losing his glove or children helping their elders. And yet they do still feel enough like separate stories.
I can’t seem to find if it says who the illustrator was or if it was Blyton herself, but they’re very lovely. They’re not very detailed but it gives enough for the reader to enjoy. There’s definitely something Quentin-Blake about them.
Now, these stories were originally published between 1926 and 1957, and so there is a level of old fashioned-ness about them, with outdated language and money references. However, I think she speaks to all readers of all ages and from all generations. It’s been almost 100 years since some of these were written and they haven’t lost any of their magic.
These stories really explore the side of Christmas I feel we’ve lost. He’s, I love the gift buying (and the receiving if I’m honest), and the new TV shows and the big midday lunch. But I do feel we’ve lost a bit of that old classic Christmas, where you may have got little but you were loved a lot. It was less about the what, and more about the who.
And whilst I probably won’t read it again, I will definitely be passing it on to the kids in my family to enjoy.
Sure, you could read one story a night in the countdown to Christmas, dip in and out. Or you can, like me, fully lose yourself in the festive-ness and read it straight through with a great big grin on your face.
What I love is that each story is about half a dozen pages long. They’re not complicated or too long, they’re just glorious. Very simple with characters and settings both children and adults recognise.
Yes there is definitely a hint of repetition in some of the stories, but I don’t mind that. They’re not 100% carbon copies of each other, there’s enough variation to keep them interesting. Sure, some have Santa in (unsurprisingly), some elves (again, unsurprisingly), and some with similar plots such as Santa losing his glove or children helping their elders. And yet they do still feel enough like separate stories.
I can’t seem to find if it says who the illustrator was or if it was Blyton herself, but they’re very lovely. They’re not very detailed but it gives enough for the reader to enjoy. There’s definitely something Quentin-Blake about them.
Now, these stories were originally published between 1926 and 1957, and so there is a level of old fashioned-ness about them, with outdated language and money references. However, I think she speaks to all readers of all ages and from all generations. It’s been almost 100 years since some of these were written and they haven’t lost any of their magic.
These stories really explore the side of Christmas I feel we’ve lost. He’s, I love the gift buying (and the receiving if I’m honest), and the new TV shows and the big midday lunch. But I do feel we’ve lost a bit of that old classic Christmas, where you may have got little but you were loved a lot. It was less about the what, and more about the who.
And whilst I probably won’t read it again, I will definitely be passing it on to the kids in my family to enjoy.
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