It is Christmas time, and the school has been getting ready to perform their Nativity play.

With lines learnt and songs to be sung, it is time for the dress rehearsal. The teacher knows there might be a few problems to sort out, but at least they will know what to improve on or change along the way.

The Christmas Play Rehearsal is a picture book that focuses on a class of primary School children as they prepare for their Christmas Nativity play.

This book brought back so many memories of the Nativity plays I took part in when I was in first school. (I love this time of year. I was an angel.)

Sue has captured the process perfectly – how the prep and build up can be challenging but just as much fun as the main event.

This story is so much fun and I think it is a perfect book to share with your child whether they are currently taking part in a nativity or not.

It’s also good for little ones too I think as the illustrations are very colourful and beautiful. They capture the fun element perfectly.

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