We asked a few of the fabulous folk working here at Walker for THEIR favourite Walker Book out this Christmas. There are a few different ones, although a certain bear that has lost his hat appears on a couple of choices! Take a look at their picks below...
Jane Winterbotham – Publishing Director
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen...
...a tale of loss, enlightenment and revenge in a mere 40 pages: deadpan, classy and hilarious.
Deirdre McDermott – Picture Book Publisher
You know how hard I find it to make decisions! I have three favourite books this Autumn.
North by Nick Dowson, illustrated by Patrick Benson...
...because Patrick’s incredible art literally gives me chills.
A House in the Woods by Inga Moore...
...who could resist beavers who insist on being paid in peanut butter sandwiches.
And finally, (of course) I Want My Hat Back...
...because I’m still not completely sure about what happened to that robbing rabbit – was he just squashed or... eaten??
Ben Norland – Executive Art Director
My personal favourite? A Place to Call Home by Alexis Deacon, illustrated by Viviane Schwarz...
...a post-apocalyptic graphic novel for the under fives, featuring seven of the stupidest hamsters you’re ever likely to meet; a sea crossing; a desert; the edge of the world; a beast; a happy ending and a TON of laughs. What’s not to like?
Sean Moss - Digital Marketing Officer
Pop-up London by Jennie Maizels
The entirety of London's wonders in one book of the most incredible paper engineering!
Lucy Earley – Senior Editor
Ronny Rock Starring in Monster Cake Meltdown by Merryn Threadgould, illustrated by Bruce Ingman...
Because it's just that little bit bonkers.
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen...
Because last Christmas, I gave you my hat.
Nicola Elliott – Licensing Manager
Happy Christmas Maisy by Lucy Cousins...
...because it reminds me of my own excitement, building up to when Christmas day finally arrives and you can open the shiny presents under the tree!