Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781783448425 Publisher: Andersen Press Age Range: 6-11 years Overview The Bolds' Christmas Cracker: A Festive Puzzle Book brings Teddington's wildest family into the holiday season with a joke-and-puzzle bonanza from comedian Julian Clary and illustrator David Roberts. Packed with wordsearches, crosswords, mazes, riddles and spot-the-differences, this paperback activity book keeps young fans of The Bolds series entertained long after the Christmas presents have been unwrapped, offering screen-free festive fun for the whole family to share together this winter. About the Book Merry Christmas! The Bolds are back with a bumper book of jolly japes, and this time the mischief comes wrapped up in a full-colour puzzle format rather than a traditional story. Across 192 pages, readers join Mr and Mrs Bold and their hyena family for a hearty helping of rib-tickling jokes alongside a huge variety of brain-teasing activities, all set against a cheerful Christmas backdrop. Wordsearches hide festive vocabulary among the pages, crosswords test young vocabularies, mazes challenge problem-solving skills, and spot-the-difference puzzles sharpen observation, all illustrated with David Roberts' distinctive, bright artwork that has become a hallmark of the series. Because the book blends Julian Clary's trademark warmth and wit with genuinely varied puzzle content, it suits both dedicated Bolds fans revisiting familiar characters and newcomers who simply enjoy a good activity book at Christmastime. It works equally well as a quiet solo activity or a shared family pastime during long car journeys, cosy evenings by the fire, or lazy days between Christmas and New Year. The paperback format is light and easy for children to carry and handle, making it a practical, durable addition to any festive gift pile or existing Bolds collection. Combines wordsearches, crosswords, mazes, riddles and spot-the-differences in one festive activity book. Bright, characterful illustrations from award-winning illustrator David Roberts throughout. Encourages reading, concentration and problem-solving in a fun, low-pressure way. Compact paperback format, ideal for travel, stockings and quiet holiday afternoons. A natural companion to the wider Bolds series for existing fans. About the Author Julian Clary is a much-loved British comedian, entertainer and author who has toured extensively with his stand-up shows and appeared on numerous popular television programmes. He is the author of the bestselling Bolds series for children, a family of hyenas masquerading as ordinary humans in suburban Teddington. David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator whose distinctive, energetic artwork brings the Bolds and their chaotic adventures vividly to life across the whole series, including this festive puzzle instalment. Why You'll Love This Puzzle Book A genuinely funny, varied activity book that gives children a screen-free way to enjoy the festive season, this title mixes classic Bolds humour with puzzles the whole family can dip into together, again and again through the holidays. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK print edition of this title.