A BARNEY GUMNUT CHRISTMAS HARD COVER

Barney Gumnut and his friends – Hoppity, Edith, Robert, Charles and Wilfred – are bursting with excitement. It’s Christmas Eve!

When Edith asks Barney what Christmas really means, he says he thinks it’s about celebrating with friends. Wilfred insists it’s about getting presents, while Charles believes it’s about giving them. Hoppity thinks it’s all about swimming in the creek and eating icy watermelon.

Each of them has their own idea of what makes Christmas special – afternoon naps, pavlova and pudding, paper hats and things made to share.

Robert decides to bake mince pies, and Barney sets about making Christmas cards for everyone. Wilfred gathers blossoms and gumnuts, while Hoppity creates a little nativity scene.

As evening falls, the friends snuggle into their beds on the soft grass and gaze up at the stars above.