Jean billings
Enjoyed the book I’m sure lots of children will love it lovely Christmas story
Picture books
Erik, the Monkey in Our Loft
A Monkey's Tail For Christmas
by Colin Daren
Released: 28th October, 2026Format: Paperback, eBook
- ISBN:
- 9781806347056
- eISBN:
- 9781808330155
Paperback
£9.99
Synopsis
“What’s that noise Grandad?”
“That’s Erik, the monkey in the loft.”
Gabriel hears a noise in the loft and then discovers that it was made by Erik, a magical monkey who lives there.
Grandad tells Gabriel all about Erik's year-round hard work making beautiful Christmas trees and decorations and giving people a wonderful surprise when he delivers them to their houses.
Gabriel hears all about Erik's animal friends who help make and deliver the trees in time for Christmas.
Gabriel makes a wish that Erik would surprise his mummy and daddy with one of the magical trees.
The wish comes true when one of Erik's trees appears in their living room. Only Grandad and Gabriel know where it came from...and Erik of course!
Also available as
RRP £3.99
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Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Harriet keyworth
Such a lovely story and nice to read a Christmas story that isn't like all the others with elfs in.
Eamonn
A delightful story that sums up the magic of Christmas when you're a child. I can't wait to read the story to my little ones in the run up to the big day and I have no doubt that this will be a firm favourite when bedtime stories are chosen. The illustrations add to the wonder and I have a big smile on my face when I read it. :)
Vincent James
This is a beautifully written story that perfectly portrays the wonder of Christmas. Its a sweet and delightful read that brought back fond memories of my own childhood during the holidays, and I would highly recommend it to any parent (or grandparent!) as a gift for young children at Xmas.
Jimmy Doulou
The book was delightful ,well written funny and captured the grandchildren’s imagination from start to finish. The Illustrations were very colourful and well drawn.i look forward to reading more from this wonderful author
