Lauren Child will publish a new Charlie and Lola story, I Am Wishing Every Minute For Christmas (Simon & Schuster) this October. The new picture book marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic siblings, who first appeared in the award-winning I Will Never Not Eat A Tomato (Hachette Children’s Group), and is the first festive tale for fans to enjoy.

Lola is wishing every minute for Christmas, but it is a long way away and too far to wait. Can her brother Charlie think of some clever ways to make the time pass more quickly?

A bespoke edition will be available for independent bookshops, and you can read more from Lauren about the genesis of the book here.