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Book Giveaway: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas

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ChrissieMumsnet · 25/11/2014 10:13

This week we’re giving away 50 copies of The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas. This wintery addition to the series features elegant elves, coiffured reindeer and a whole cast of Fairytale folk in their festive finery. Can Kittie Lacey help Father Christmas save the day and melt a certain Snow Queen's icy heart? Click here to find out more and apply for a free copy.

Don't forget that if you're lucky enough to receive a copy we do expect you to tell us what you thought about it on the discussion thread below or in the reviews section here.

This giveaway is sponsored by Random House Books.

Book Giveaway: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
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traceywe · 09/07/2015 22:08

Lovely book and lovely story, looking forward to getting it out again at the right time of year :-)

Witch25 · 04/06/2015 15:24

I was sure I posted a review but when I checked this I couldn't see it so I'm just posting again. Many thanks for the great book. We highly recommend it, a fab story, beautiful pictures, and even things to feel on the cover. It is quite a long story but it was a big hit. Thank you again.

supermariossister · 14/03/2015 19:56

I'm was sure I'd already posted. The dc all liked this book and the illustrations were fantastic it's it's a really pretty book which I'd definatly give as a gift.

Sizzlesthedog · 12/03/2015 16:34

I was sure I had already posted a review when we got the book. We can't all be having senior moments can we.

mazgoli · 12/03/2015 10:46

I also think I've already posted a review soon after I received it, but it's not here so perhaps I'm mistaken. I have four young grandchildren and this book was a great hit. Lovely story with good illustrations. We've put it away now with the other 'advent books' so I can't refer back to it, but I do remember that they enjoyed the book very much.

auntielaraine · 11/03/2015 22:57

Whoops - sorry - senior moment thought I had already posted - what a lovely cover - already had my vote just looking!! My granddaughter loved it - wants to let everyone read it - thanks for the opportunity

1033MICHELLE · 11/03/2015 20:03

This was a lovely big book and my 3 year old boy was happy to have the story read to him. The pictures were great and there were lots of things for him to look at and talk about on each page. It was quite a long story for a 3 year old to have when he is tired at bedtime, so we read it lots in the days before and after Christmas. It was a really nice story and we will read it again lots this Christmas! Many thanks for it!

chevronstripes · 11/03/2015 16:30

Hi just had an email reminding me to post a review which I have already under an old name. So just to say we really enjoyed this fun, Christmassy story and my boys really appreciated the extra surprise present waiting for us after the holidays. Thank you.

pippyparsons · 11/03/2015 12:17

lovely book. my daughter loves reading this book even in march time.
she loves pointing out her outfit on one of the pages that she wants to wear and her present at the end of the book
have already bought another of these books

shelaghh · 11/03/2015 12:09

After reading earlier adventures, i read the book to my younger children, who were happy to listen to yet another story about kit tie Lacey.
I was even asked to read it again and again to them.
It must be a good book !!

GERTA · 10/03/2015 22:00

My daughter and my son absolutely loved this book. It came just in time for christmas and we still read it every night. The story is beautiful. The pictures give kids lots of option to explore and spot different known characters. Its just one of our favourite books. Will recomend to everyone

cavylover · 10/03/2015 19:52

Beautifully illustrated book with all the ingredients for a lovely story. Ideal for young boys and girls alike - many thanks.

Tigerlily13 · 10/03/2015 19:20

Lovely book, really pretty, glittery and bright. Nice little story with a great message, my boys loved it, thank you!

Sizzlesthedog · 10/03/2015 18:14

Really beautiful book, the glitter on the last pages was a lovely treat. Interesting to have a hairdresser as the heroine.

A lovely Christmas tale. We had great fun finding all the far you take characters on the pages. The illustrations are enchanting.

Thank you for letting us review this book.

LadyRaff · 10/03/2015 17:17

My 6year old likes this book, although I think it is better suited to 3-5 year olds. She loves the glitter and finds it hilarious to discover familiar characters from other fairy tales. I liked the story too-lovely for Christmas.

nikkijp83 · 10/03/2015 16:46

What a beautiful book! Enjoyed by my 6 year old ds and 2 year old dd.
We really loved how the bright colours kept both our children's attention and they enjoyed the story.... It has been read a few times since Xmas too! Smile
Thank you for letting us review this beautiful book xx

REVLAI · 25/01/2015 19:38

What a nice surprise to receive this book last Christmas. Thank you very much. Sorry for late posting, I was I'll over the Christmas break and have been busy non-stop since. Will post a review soon!

mjmooseface · 22/01/2015 19:49

Thanks for my copy of this book! I wasn't expecting it as I hadn't had an email, or anything! I love how pink and sparkly and glittery the front cover is - my son wouldn't stop feeling the glittery parts! Off to leave a review now.

llewejk · 19/01/2015 21:21

It was lovely to receive a Christmassy book. Beautiful colourful illustrations which caught my little ones attention. Brilliant from start to finish. Thank you for the book.

lifewithpinkprincesses · 18/01/2015 11:34

This book was so beautiful from start to finish. Each page was boldly illustrated with cute little characters. My daughters really enjoyed the typical storyline of a baddie, heroine and love story. It was made even more exciting to have Santa in the story.

Book Giveaway: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
Book Giveaway: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
Book Giveaway: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
BlackSusie2004 · 12/01/2015 14:10

I found this a lovely little book, and it was great having a special book for Christmas! We loved the sparkly cover and last page!
We decided that the moral of the story (we always try to find one!) was that even the worst of people can be better with a bit of love!

gildedlily · 31/12/2014 14:01

Sorry for the delay. This was waiting for us when we got home after Christmas, thank you. DS5 loved the story and colourful illustrations. It's a sweet, kind story with a seasonal twist maybe a bit saccharin for my tastes but past the test with DS.

sallyst123 · 26/12/2014 07:40

My 6 yo dd has loved this book.
It is full of bright colours & really detailed illustration. She really enjoyed identifying each fairytale caracter on each picture.
The message of the story was lovely & was really excited to see there are other books in this series. ( on Xmas eve she spotted the fairy tale hairdresser & snow white while we were in a bookshop getting some last minute bits) & it's going to be the 1st thing she wants with her Xmas money.
Thank you for letting us review it. It was very much enjoyed!

Michellecd1978 · 26/12/2014 06:44

What a lovely book!!! The beautiful glittery and girly front cover made this a hit with my daughters (age 6 and 3) before we had even opened the front cover! The story definitely did not disappoint either. Very different to any other festive tale we have read, The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas delighted my little ones with a tale about kindness and friendship. They were intrigued from beginning to end and spent ages examining the extremely detailed illustrations and picking out characters from a wide array of fairy tales. We have shared this book together now at least 10 times and they are still thoroughly enjoying it. Would highly recommend and will definitely be buying as gifts next christmas for their friends.

ScarlettDarling · 23/12/2014 08:58

Please excuse all the typos...when will I learn not to post on my phone?!