Nee Naw's Christmas Cracker by Deano Yipadee

It's Christmas time at Granny's place and Nee Naw is ready to party. But when those mischievous goats Plinky and Plonky steal a huge Christmas cracker, mayhem erupts. Decorations go flying, the Christmas tree topples and Ploppy the cow is trapped in the loo.

Fortunately, Nee Naw calls in his friends to help save the day. With teamwork, tunes and a whole lot of tinsel, the crew bring Christmas magic back just in time.

Familiar characters Ellie Copter, Dusty the Digger, Moto Mike and Toot the Tow Truck, as well as Nee Naw himself, grace the pages in this action-packed Christmas calamity.

Written in rhyme, this is another toe-tapping, sing-along song and fast-paced adventure. There's cheeky humour throughout the story that entertains and engages younger readers. Yipadee's stories are always fun to read aloud, and this one is no different.

Illustrator Bruce Potter's full colour illustrations capture all the action in the escapade. Raucous goats, a cow wrapped in toilet paper and a visit from the big man himself make a fun and funny combination. 

Nee Naw's Christmas Cracker is another entertaining read about teamwork, perseverance and celebrating your uniqueness that younger readers will love.

Reviewer: Rebekah Lyell

Scholastic