Written by: John Parker.

Illustrated by: Linda McClelland.

The story of a family’s Christmas day, New Zealand style. After the kids wake their parents up at 6.00 on a sunny Christmas morning to open their presents, the family drive off to spend the afternoon at their grandparents’ house by the sea. There is a Christmas barbecue with all the trimmings, including pavlova.

Recommended by Auntie Anne.