Join one small pup on a BIG Christmas adventure! Father Christmas has a problem. He's back from his journey around the world on Christmas Eve but he's forgotten to deliver one of the presents! The reindeers are too exhausted for another journey, so there's only one option. Father Christmas's loyal - but very junior - dog, Kado, will have to step up to pull the sleigh, and make sure no child wakes up without their present on Christmas morning. Through continents and past polar bears, into oceans and over African plains, Kado and Father Christmas take a magical journey to deliver the forgotten present. But the BIGGEST surprise of all is what's inside the wrapping. A magical, heartwarming and unforgettable story, destined to be a modern Christmas classic. * A feel-good festive tale to delight all the family and a Christmas story with a difference. Join Santa and his dog as they journey around the world in a race to deliver the very last Christmas present.

Will they get there in time? What is the present? And WHO is it for? * A beautiful celebration of the natural world with important environmental messages threaded through the text. In this story Kado marvels at the magic of our planet but also appreciates the threats it faces. The girl in the story, Lucy, is eco conscious and it's clear towards the end of the story that Kado is going to help her with her campaigning * A heartwarming twist! When it turns out that the present is in fact . a dog lead, and Kado the present (who will be a guide dog for Lucy). Like Oscar's Lion, there are age-appropriate themes of family, growing up and finding your place in the world Competition: Oscar's Lion;The Christmasaurus Carol;Paddington;Einstein Penguin;Truth Pixie;Boy Called Christmas; Girl Who Saved Christmas;Snowman; Snowdog. Matt Haig; Tom Fletcher;Ben Miller;Iona Rangeley; Michael Bond;Matt Lucas;David Baddiel; Sibeal Pounder; Sarah Lean;.