"Happy Christmas, Rita!" by Hilda Offen is a delightful children’s story that centers around a young girl named Rita who is eagerly preparing for Christmas. As she navigates the festive season, she faces amusing challenges and learns valuable lessons about generosity, friendship, and the true spirit of the holidays. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, the story captures the joy and excitement of Christmas while emphasizing the importance of kindness and community. Rita's journey is filled with laughter, surprises, and the magic of the holiday, making it a perfect read for children and families alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Cartwheels Series, First Young Puffin, Rita .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2002 by Catnip Publishing Ltd .

Alf Proysen was born in Norway in 1914. The Mrs Pepperpot books first appeared in the 1950s and were an immediate success. They have been loved by children ever since and have been translated into many different languages. Hilda Offen is a well-known picture book illustrator, who won the Smarties Prize in 1992 for Nice Work, Little Wolf. Since then she has illustrated many picture books, including Fred and Ted's Treasure Hunt. She lives in Brighton.