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Nosy Crow produces 'stunning' Christmas picture book for John Lewis advert
Nosy Crow, Lucy Feather and illustrator Christine Cuddihy have created a children’s picture book based upon this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert titled Snapper.
Snapper marks the seventh time Nosy Crow has been selected to publish the retailer’s companion book. Published on 9th November in hardback, Snapper is a "heart-warming tale of acceptance and friendship" about "how we can all grow our own traditions" and will be sold exclusively in John Lewis and Waitrose shops and via the John Lewis website.
The synopsis for Snapper reads: "Alfie dreams of growing the perfect Christmas tree. He plants a seed, and it grows, and grows, and grows… But with shiny leaves, a smiley mouth and an affectionate nip, it’s clear that Snapper is no ordinary tree! Can Alfie find a way to convince his family that, while he might be different, Snapper is the perfect tree for them?"
Louise Bolongaro, publishing director of picture books and author of Snapper under the pen name Feather, commented: “It’s always such a privilege to be involved with John Lewis’s much anticipated Christmas advert, and we were delighted to be chosen to work with them again. The story of Snapper – the unusual, but utterly adorable Christmas tree – really spoke to me as an author. It’s all about acceptance, how to listen and respect the wishes of others, and how to celebrate Christmas in a way that’s right for your own unique and special family. These values really resonated with the Nosy Crow team – add oodles of fun and child-friendly humour, and Snapper feels like the perfect Christmas gift.”
Alan Wright, partner and category lead for toys and tooks at John Lewis & Partners, said: “We are delighted to work with Nosy Crow yet again to create a stunning picture book which will be available in all John Lewis and Waitrose shops from 9th November. It is always a delight to work closely with the supremely talented Nosy Crow team and this title is just one of a number of Nosy Crow books available exclusively at John Lewis.”
Cuddihy is represented by The Plum Agency.
