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Santa & Son

David Walliams author Adam Stower illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:23rd Oct '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Santa & Son cover

New for 2025, a hilarious, illustrated Christmas adventure for young readers from bestselling children’s author David Walliams

From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper – packed full of hilarious toy-shop action!

From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper – packed full of hilarious toy-shop action!

'Heartfelt, funny, and original, it's Walliams at his best.' The Sun

❄️The perfect Christmas gift for kids of all ages

❄️Hilarious seasonal adventure from king of comedy David Walliams

❄️A fun, funny and heartwarming story for the whole family

It’s the night of Christmas Eve.

In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway. The shop’s Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies.

Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons? Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs!

Santa & Son is a hilarious action adventure, and sure to become a Christmas classic.

PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:

'[David Walliams' books] are hilarious, imaginative and filled with brilliant characters but still manage to explore serious topics in a humorous way' Daily Express

'His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air' Sun

'Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories' Metro

'A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit' Evening Standard

'Well written, funny, touching' Observer

'A passionate celebration of individuality' Telegraph

'Charming, funny' The Times

ISBN: 9780008587567

Dimensions: 222mm x 141mm x 30mm

Weight: 410g

288 pages