Awards Received
Shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021, Children’s Book of the Year – Junior category
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"Evie is writing to Santa Claus.
She’d like a train and a doll’s house and a chemistry set and ...
‘I wish I had a baby sister,’
says Evie in a whisper."
A beautiful picture book, written by Siobhán Parkinson, about the excitement of preparing for Christmas.
Sunday Times Ireland Children's Book of the Week (December 2022)
Christmas is coming, and Evie can hardly wait.As she rehearses for the school play, decorates the tree, wraps presents, writes to Santa, she is wishing, wishing, wishing ...
“The illustrations by Shannon Bergin are full of rich Christmas colour and light.” – The Meath Chronicle
“Absolutely gorgeous.” – Read and Reviewed
“Captures the magnificence of the festive season perfectly. The illustrations by debut artist Sharon Bergin are fantastic.” – Elaina Ryan, The Irish Times
“A sheer delight from cover to cover.” – RTÉJr
“Lovely, colorful, and full of texture, with plenty of detail to soak in.” – School Library Journal
"Charming illustrations buoy this sweet holiday tale." – Kirkus Reviews
Shannon Bergin, illustrator of Evie's Christmas Wishes, has generously created downloadable colouring pictures.
Description
"Evie is writing to Santa Claus.
She’d like a train and a doll’s house and a chemistry set and ...
‘I wish I had a baby sister,’
says Evie in a whisper."
A beautiful picture book, written by Siobhán Parkinson, about the excitement of preparing for Christmas.
Sunday Times Ireland Children's Book of the Week (December 2022)
Christmas is coming, and Evie can hardly wait.As she rehearses for the school play, decorates the tree, wraps presents, writes to Santa, she is wishing, wishing, wishing ...
Praise
“The illustrations by Shannon Bergin are full of rich Christmas colour and light.” – The Meath Chronicle
“Absolutely gorgeous.” – Read and Reviewed
“Captures the magnificence of the festive season perfectly. The illustrations by debut artist Sharon Bergin are fantastic.” – Elaina Ryan, The Irish Times
“A sheer delight from cover to cover.” – RTÉJr
“Lovely, colorful, and full of texture, with plenty of detail to soak in.” – School Library Journal
"Charming illustrations buoy this sweet holiday tale." – Kirkus Reviews
Bonus Content
Shannon Bergin, illustrator of Evie's Christmas Wishes, has generously created downloadable colouring pictures.