Doing Christmas

Having/Doing/Going Family

by Sarah Garland

Sarah Garland's lively books about the ups and downs of family life now get a new lease of life as large format board books. In Doing Christmas, the family are really busy in the run-up to Christmas. There's the tree to dress, the stirring of the pudding (and the making of a wish) and plenty of shopping. Then the big day arrives, and along with it, Granny, in her snazzy sports car, bearing gifts. Sarah Garland's best-loved family enjoy a wonderful Christmas together, and even the youngest child will enjoy sharing in their fun.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 1994

About the author

There is more than one author with this name.

Sarah Garland has written and illustrated over forty picture books and adventure stories for young children. She is best known for her warm and witty portrayals of family relationships, and for her outstanding work for preschool picture books.

She lives in the beautiful village of Chedworth in the Cotswolds with
her husband, artist David Garland.

Reviews

[Jenna Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this series of books. 2.5yr old has really outgrown them now but used to really like them. The mum always seems so stressed though! I quite like how it is a single parent family as there are not enough books to reflect that.

[FM Family · Rating 4 out of 5]

This whole series by Sarah Garland has very simple language, homey illustrations, and that cozy mundane English vibe that reminds me of a log of things from my childhood. Not much happens, but the warm busy images make the story work, and give a uniqueness to the stories that really makes them work