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For National Curriculum Key Stage 1, Interest age: from c 5 years, Christmas, Short stories (Children's / Teenage), Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's /
From the nation's best-loved choir boy, Aled Jones shares the adventures of Bobby Dean in his first ever children's book.
Meet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!
Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen!
From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song!
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all being yourself it is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.
'A book full of music, magic & heart' - Dawn French
'A wonderful story! I could hear the music ringing in my ears!' - Amanda Holden
'A magical book about a magical voice from an author who knows exactly how it feels!' - Alan Titchmarsh
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Praise for Bobby Dean Saves Christmas
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Perfect escapism! And I couldn't think of a better companion to wander into adventure with than Bobby Dean! - Jason Donovan
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What a treat! Nobody could capture the pure fun and adventure in music and imagination better than Aled! - Shirley Ballas
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Funny and enchanting, amazing and musical too - just like the author, in fact! - Gyles Brandreth
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A magical book about a magical voice from an author who knows exactly how it feels! - Alan Titchmarsh
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Courage, kindness and absolutely bonkers adventures - what a wonderful story! I could almost hear the music ringing in my ears! - Amanda Holden
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Completely adorable and utterly charming. Aled's story telling is guaranteed to entertain and enchant your children from start to finish - Mylene Klass
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What a delightful book - heartwarming and funny and will be beloved by parent and children alike - Lorraine Kelly
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Beautiful story - I can't wait for the musical!! - Gary Barlow
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