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How the Crayons Saved Christmas

By Monica Sweeney
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Uh oh, Santa’s Christmas spirit is nowhere to be found, and his colourful workshops have turned grey! Feeling as though the magic and meaning of the season have gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: this year, Christmas will be cancelled. But when Santa crosses paths... Read More
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Uh oh, Santa’s Christmas spirit is nowhere to be found, and his colourful workshops have turned grey! Feeling as though the magic and meaning of the season have gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: this year, Christmas will be cancelled.

But when Santa crosses paths with a box of seven determined crayons with unique personalities, he gets a gift he never saw coming.

This vibrant book teaches the importance of lifting friends up when they’re feeling down and celebrating the true spirit of a colourful and heartwarming time of year.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761525551

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Wendy Leach

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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