Poging GOUD - Vrij

Perfect festive page-turners!

The Sentinel

|

December 03, 2025

Brilliant books to get children reading this Christmas

- DAISY FOX

Perfect festive page-turners!

THERE are plenty of great new festive reads around to keep young readers entertained. Here is our roundup to get you in the cosy holiday mood:

HOW TO FIND A YETI

By Matt Hunt (£7.99, Nosy Crow)

A funny hide-and-seek adventure story featuring a boy, a dog and (maybe) a yeti.

A little boy is sure a yeti lives in the forest behind his house. He hasn't found it yet but one day he is sure he will. The boy decides to hit the trails to search out the mythical creature. He's determined to find it and with his dog, Milo, he searches everywhere. But will they find it?

I FOLLOW THE FOX

by Rob Biddulph (£7.99, HarperCollins)

Little Fox has gone missing. A family search high and low, but the teddy can’t be found. Then, one night, a beautiful fox calls at the window, and the young boy follows her.

MEER VERHALEN VAN The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Woman kicked, punched and hit with pole in brutal attack

Partner, 39, was drunk and drugged-up

time to read

2 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

It's good to talk!

Businesses share their ideas and ambitions with Minister

time to read

1 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

'Noah is such a little fighter. Nothing stops him'

Family's anguish as 10-year-old with Down's syndrome requires treatment at Great Ormond Street for leukaemia

time to read

2 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

10 perfect tales to stir children's imaginations this Christmas

Our guide to the stories and non-fiction that will bring joy to kids' worlds on December 25 and beyond.

time to read

4 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

Sir Billy is battling ‘bravely’

MARTIN Compston has lauded Sir Billy Connolly for dealing with Parkinson's “incredibly bravely\".

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK

Check brassicas such as cabbage, kale and brussels sprouts for yellowing, slug-damaged or diseased lower leaves, then remove carefully.

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

TRADING PLACES

THE British intelligence corps built a specially Monopoly set during the Second World War to send to wartime prisoners in camps across Germany.

time to read

3 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

'A day of shame for this council'

Opposition leaders hit out after police called in over protest

time to read

2 mins

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Littler says he won't be attending SPOTY

DARTS Luke Littler revealed he will not be attending the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony next week.

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Sentinel

UK eyes 'unlocking' Russian assets in bid to help Ukraine

SIR Keir Starmer was due to raise using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in a meeting with the Belgian premier amid resistance in Brussels to the move.

time to read

1 mins

December 13, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size