Christmas in Exeter Street – illustrated Christmas picture book

Christmas in Exeter Street is a festive picture book about a house full of guests on Christmas Eve and whether Father Christmas can find them all. Its humour and illustrations make it suited to shared seasonal reading with young children.

At a glance

A Christmas Eve story set in a house crowded with guests, with Father Christmas trying to find everyone.
The listing describes atmospheric illustrations and a humorous, deadpan text.
The title's age guidance says 3 and above, while the details list a customer-derived reading age of 2–6 years.

Price

£6.61Save 26%

Reference price: ~~£8.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The lively crowded-house premise gives adults and children a clear story to share aloud.
Customer feedback highlights the warm, funny story and charming illustrations.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Walker Books
Publication date	7 Nov. 2013
Language	English
Print length	32 pages
ISBN-10	140634303X
ISBN-13	978-1406343038

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	21.5 x 0.3 x 26 cm
Weight listed	180 g

Age guidance
Reading age listing	2 - 6 years, from customers

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title suggests ages 3 and above, while the details give a customer-derived reading age of 2–6 years. Treat these as guidance rather than a strict suitability boundary. The publisher describes the book as atmospheric and illustrated, but no illustration format or binding details are specified.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for a humorous Christmas Eve picture book to read together.
Gift buyers seeking a short festive story for young children.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a long book, as the listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
Buyers who need confirmed binding or illustration-format details before purchase.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 360 ratings

5 stars85%85%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback is warmly positive about reading the story to grandchildren, especially its funny, affectionate tone and illustrations. Ratings are predominantly five-star, though aggregate scores cannot explain individual experiences. For shared reading, the reported humour and pictures complement the listing's short 32-page length and crowded Christmas Eve plot.

Positive themes

Customers praise the warm, funny story and charming illustrations.
Customers report enjoying reading it with grandchildren and appreciate its festive atmosphere.

Frequently asked questions

What is Christmas in Exeter Street about?

The story takes place on Christmas Eve in a house packed with guests, and asks whether Father Christmas will be able to find them all.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.

What age is the book for?

The title suggests children aged 3 and above. The product details also list a customer-derived reading age of 2–6 years, so use these as general guidance.