The Christmas Beetle

What is Christmas?

A curious little Christmas beetle has heard everyone saying "Merry Christmas!"—but no one has explained what Christmas actually is.

Is it shiny decorations?

Opening presents?

Watermelon at a picnic?

Beach cricket?

Family?

As the tiny beetle follows one Australian family through Christmas Day, he discovers that Christmas might be bigger than any one thing.

A warm Australian picture book celebrating sunshine, beaches, family, and the little moments that make Christmas feel like Christmas.