Doors open at midnight, UK time. Door 1 is open now as a free preview.
Open door 1 now →🕰️ The Backwards Clock
A magical clock counts backwards to Christmas, but instead of moving time forward, it takes Lily back through her favourite memories.
A sneak peek
The clock arrived on December 1st in a brown paper package. It was small and round with a red frame and golden numbers, and a tag that said: To Lily. Count the days. Love, Great-Aunt Marigold. …
The whole story opens on 18 December.
🧸 The Secret Toymaker
Eleven-year-old Nia discovers that her grumpy neighbour Mr Rees was once a famous toymaker — and he has one last toy to make.
A sneak peek
Mr Rees lived alone in the house at the end of Nia's road. He had a front garden full of weeds, curtains that were always closed, and a reputation for shouting at anyone whose football went over his fence. The children on the street called him Mr Grumpy. The parents called him "difficult." Nia called him nothing, because she had never spoken to him. …
The whole story opens on 18 December.
🐧 Today's game: Penguin Curling
Slide the penguin down the ice and score a bullseye. Free in your browser, no download or sign-up; works on phones, tablets and classroom whiteboards.
🔒 Opens on 18 December.
🎁 Picks to go with door 18
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