To survive Christmas, you need a good laugh now and then. This book supplies them. Here are 26 tiny, glittery, stories: one to be read each day, like a flash fiction advent calendar.

Learn how it feels to be the fairy on top of the tree; why the pre-eminent painter of greeting cards featuring robins won't be painting anymore; why the Singing Freddy Frog toy didn't bring the joy that was hoped for; and why the rules regarding the pulling Christmas crackers are in desperate need of being codified.

The perfect present for yourself, or as a stocking-filler for a loved one. Not to mention being an ideal gift for the neighbour who always give you something, so you feel forced to give them something in return.

"Christmas Glitter"

by Phil Sculthorpe