Christmas Lights on Mistletoe Street
By (Author) Kate Thompson
Illustrated by Natelle Quek
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
10th November 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Paperback
32
Width 232mm, Height 285mm, Spine 4mm
250g
A gorgeously heartwarming festive picture book celebrating the importance of community It's three days until Christmas and Holly is fizzy with excitement! Her tree is a sparkle-fest, she's been to the Mistletoe Street Christmas Market and - best of all - she's met Father Christmas himself! But when Holly notices that there's one house on her street which isn't lit up, she's determined to include its elderly resident, Ivy, in the Christmas fun. And when a power cut strikes on Christmas Eve, will anyone remember Ivy And can Holly lead her neighbours to bring joy to the whole of Mistletoe Street A heartwarming and festive tale from new talent Kate Thompson and brought to life by Natelle Quek. This truly special book is perfect for sharing with the whole family at Christmas time.
Kate Thompson (Author) Kate Thompson spent much of her childhood with her nose in books, immersed in literary adventures. After a brief stint as a solicitor, Kate rediscovered her love of picture books, and now spends her days living on the south coast gleefully immersed in literary adventures of her own making. Natelle Quek (Illustrator) Natelle is an illustrator living and working in London. She has been drawing for as long as she could hold a pencil, and now focuses on children's illustration, with a particular interest in picture books and illustrated non-fiction. Her work is influenced by everyday life, childhood memories, heritage and animals. Natelle loves exploring themes of conservation, cultural diversity, and the commingling of real life experiences and fantastical adventures. When not working, she loves to explore, hunt down delicious custard pastries with her husband, and cuddle her pets.