‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls

The Christmariffic Carrolls hit NEW YORK! Funny festive middle grade from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder’s Tinsel, and the Nativity! films 

 The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back – and this time, they’re in NEW YORK!

Holly and her family are about to lead the famous Christmas parade in New York City! But there’s a hitch. They have been invited to join the EXCLUSIVE Christmas Club, whose members are among the MOST CHRISTMASSY FAMILIES IN THE WORLD. They simply have to follow the mysterious White Reindeer to find the Christmas Club’s secret headquarters in Manhattan. But when the White Reindeer shows up in the MIDDLE of the Christmas parade, the Carrolls are faced with a dilemma . . . Should they stay, or should they go?

With loveable New York characters, a mystery surrounding Holly’s mum Snow’s real name, and a new little furry friend, this book is a CHRISTMAS CRACKER!

THE CHRISTMAS CLUB, By Mel Taylor-Bessent, Illustrated by Selom Sunu, Read by Shakira Newton

Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters! 

 Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard when you look like a cuddly toy.

When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters RULE?

A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters – BIG and SMALL!

Little Monsters Rule!, By David Walliams, Read by David Walliams

"Fitting In" premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival (originally titled "Bloody Hell"), where it received strong reviews for its approach to modern femininity, with particular praise directed towards the leading performance from Maddie Ziegler. Director/Writer Molly McGlynn, Ziegler and her co-star Emily Hampshire were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experiences making the film together. Please take a listen below and be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Blue Fox Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Fitting In" Stars Maddie Ziegler, Emily Hampshire & Director/Writer Molly McGlynn

I wrote this song end of December 2024 reflecting on my high school experience. I was extremely insecure and desperate for people to like me that I attracted friendships that forced me to be someone I'm not and treated me poorly. This song is about coming to the realization that not fitting in is a good thing; it more often than not means you are being true to yourself. 

I Don’t Fit In (MEMO)

Im an aspiring musician trying to make it big.

Camouflage Heart

Third time using this remarkable and versatile backing track by Reinhold Tracks ==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZNEiWon-w
IF I WERE A WREN
If I were a bird
I’d just assume be a wren
Not the most remarkable bird
Not that I’ve ever been

CHORUS
If I were a wren
If I were a wren
A plain ol’ pudgy brown wren
If I were a wren
I’d flawlessly blend
Never fear fitting in again, no-no

I’d fly incognito
Incognito indeed
Livin’ in a free world
Where I could satisfy my needs
Yeah, if I were a wren
A friend would be a cinch to find
And if that sum-gun flies the coop
Be another mate in line

CHORUS
If I were a wren
If I were a wren
A plain ol’ pudgy brown wren, yeah-yeah-yeah
If I were a wren
I’d flawlessly blend
Never fear fitting in again, yeah-yeah

Do-do, Do-do
Do-do, Do-do

In a loop, I’d sing
I would sing the day through
Kill a wren in certain circles
Bad luck comes for you, yeah

If I were a wren
If I were a wren
A plain ol’ pudgy brown wren, yeah-yeah-yeah
If I were a wren
I’d flawlessly blend
Never fear
Never fear fitting in again.

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

IF I WERE A WREN

Lovely backing track provided by TGuitar ==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcYS6H3nQDA
THEY’LL NEVER GET IT
Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh
V1
Some people just can’t be helped
Pulling teeth, there’s just no use
Some people are too far gone
You just gotta cut ‘em loose

CHORUS
They’ll never get it
So, just forget it
It’s not worth wastin’ your breath
They’ll never get it
Forget you said it
Tho’ it be life-or-death

Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh, Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh

V2
The truth is a lonely place
So many lovers of the lies
Fitting in, you never could
There’s no need to agonize

CHORUS
They’ll never get it
So, just forget it
It’s not worth wastin’ your breath
They’ll never get it
Forget you said it
Tho’ it be life-or-death

Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh, Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh
Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh, Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh

V1 REPEATS
Some people just can’t be helped
Pulling teeth, there’s just no use
Some people are too far gone
You just gotta cut ‘em loose – 
Just cut ‘em loose, ooooh-ooooh-ooooh

CHORUS
They’ll never get it
So, just forget it
It’s not worth wastin’ your breath
They’ll never get it
Forget you said it
Tho’ it be life-or-death
Life or death
We all choose
We all choose..ooooh-ooooh-ooooh


© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

THEY’LL NEVER GET IT

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