Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle

This beautiful tale is a clever and whimsical take on the Christmas story -- from the bestselling author-illustrator team of Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King. Applesauce is convinced that there can be no Christmas this year -- her heart, where Christmas comes from, is as small as a gumnut and there was no Christmas in it at all. But then something special happens and Applesauce discovers that Christmas does not need to be all about glitzy decorations, fancy foods and expensive presents. It does indeed come from the heart. This heart-warming, CBC-shortlisted picture book is guaranteed to become a family favourite this Christmas.

About the Author

Glenda Millard has published more than a dozen books for children and young adults, many of them with ABC Books, most recently, Perry Angel's Suitcase. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was shortlisted for the 2004 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was an Honour book in the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards. Layla, Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards and winner of the Children's Book Category, 2007 QLD Premier's Literary Awards.

Stephen Michael King is one of the most sought-after and admired illustrators for children. His gentle, whimsical drawings have brought to life many picture books, including Mutt Dog The Man Who Loved Boxes and Where Does Thursday Go. He has been shortlisted 4 times in the CBC Book of the Year Awards. He is a full-time illustrator, author and designer. He lives in Newcastle, NSW.