AMANDA OWEN THE YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS PERFECT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS ANIMAL LOVERS
CHRISTMAS TALES
FROM THE FARM
Illustrated by Becca Hall
PUFFIN | HARDBACK | 11 SEPTEMBER|£14.99
The very first children's book from the nation's favourite Shepherdess, Christmas Tales from the Farm by Amanda Owen, The Yorkshire Shepherdess is a collection of festive short stories for middle grade readers aged 7-11, inspired by Amanda's real-life family adventures with her nine children at Ravenseat, their 2000-acre hill farm in North Yorkshire.
Featuring all of the animals that live at Ravenseat farm from sheep to goats and horses to chickens, children will love reading about the runaway reindeer who caused mischief on the moors, some very special chickens who needed a kind new home, and the clever sheepdog who found something lost in the snow.
Amanda says: "Winter, and Christmas in particular, is a special time of joy and adventure at Ravenseat. Whether that's discovering animals who have come to the farm to shelter from the weather, like the barn owls, or the festive family traditions we've followed for years, like our own version of the Winter Olympics or when my sheepdog Kate and I had to play a chilly game of 'hide and sheep' in the deep snow.
This heartwarming collection of festive stories, charmingly illustrated by Becca Hall, brings to life the countryside characters - both two legged and four - you'll find at Ravenseat Farm, and just how fun life can be when everyone mucks in together!
Christmas Tales from the Farm is the first of seven Puffin books by Amanda Owen, spanning middle-grade fiction, non-fiction and picture books.
About the author
Amanda Owen is a shepherdess, mother of nine children, TV star and Sunday Times bestselling author. Born in Huddersfield, Amanda is a first-generation farmer, who escaped the city for the rugged landscapes of Ravenseat, a 2000-acre hill farm in North Yorkshire. The Owen family's TV series, Our Yorkshire Farm, captivated over 3 million viewers in the UK and aired in over 20 countries around the world, from Australia to Iran and from Thailand to Turkey.
In 2023, Amanda Owen's Farming Lives launched on More4 and in October 2024 Amanda's latest TV adventure, Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids became the channel's highest-rating series of the year and was also repeated on Channel 4. The second series recently aired to great acclaim. As well as TV, Amanda is a bestselling author, penning five Sunday Times bestselling books and a hugely popular public speaker, with a new theatre show Onwards & Upwards in the pipeline for winter 2025. With over 800,000 followers on social media, Amanda's genuine, down-to-earth approach to life in the countryside continues to inspire and connect with a global audience.
About the illustrator
Becca Hall is a full-time freelance illustrator who grew up in the beautiful Lake District. After 28 years among the lakes and hills, she followed her dream of living by the sea. These days, she lives on the Cornish coast with her husband and their two cheeky Border Terriers, Pippa and Evie.Alongside illustrating numerous children's books, Becca illustrates maps and giftware, including designing a commemorative Harrods bag for the King's coronation, and shares monthly illustration tutorials on her Patreon, inspiring people of all ages to enjoy drawing and helping aspiring illustrators grow their skills.
