Jon-Jon the Goat Who Ate Christmas: an Aussie Christmas picture book
A cheeky goat. A bush Christmas. One big festive mess! It's Christmas morning on Tash and Jim's farm, and nothing looks right. The tinsel is nibbled, the presents are munched, and Farmer Jim is holding up what's left of his thong.
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What this book helps with
A gentle laugh about things not going to plan, and making the best of it together. The whole farm makes Christmas again the bush way, with gumnuts, prawns, pavlova and a game of cricket in the evening sun.
For Aussie kids it's Christmas as they know it. For grandchildren and little cousins overseas, it's a fun way to see a summer Christmas, with an Aussie words sheet to help with “thong” and “pavlova”.
Inside the book
Christmas morning, and Farmer Jim finds what is left of his thong. Who could have done it?
Reading it together
Three questions to ask after the story:
- What did Jon-Jon eat? Which thing would you miss most?
- How did everyone make Christmas again?
- What does Christmas look like where you live?
Can you find Dippy?
Dippy the dog sneaks onto almost every page of the Norman and Friends books. Ask your little one to find him on each page. Some are easy. Some will have grown-ups looking twice too. More free games and activities.
“Jon Jon the goat is so cute, it's impossible to be mad at him for almost ruining Christmas!”
★★★★★ Christie M., Amazon review
Free printable activities
A four-page activity pack, plus the Aussie Words sheet with an Aussie or American matching game.
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More from Evee Sway
Start the series with Lennie the Lamb, or see all the Norman and Friends books.