# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 6.61 GBP
- Previous price: 8.99 GBP
- Discount: 26%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:56:14.936Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 360

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.
- Positive themes: 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.

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## Images

![Christmas in Exeter Street – illustrated Christmas picture book — 1](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/FlTWbUpiL9oC7qNfkMUk7QSW_vPDfxXbh22Zv79r0bFoU_62etLP3xDtpjIVEsEU0rIPOYQ0V-1cZTigF4lsFd_ShKk_nNEpd_DcJkWc3i1fDzJs7qfH.jpg)

![Christmas in Exeter Street – illustrated Christmas picture book — 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/94l62iOdTPJwi4TIGiYKcjmA-aKCg_Vr_UoM0PEQwkZJCTN9lzVMX-yf9Vktzro_Ic7fmNCXplyjHnMdRP9uhGEtaBBrjR6N9xe0_5nXx08kjexsicLi.jpg)