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The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance
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From the bestselling author of I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You comes a joyful, hilarious and heartwarming story of a seemingly ordinary woman, her beloved dog and a forgotten but friendly Christmas tree . . .
Hello to you. I have written a short story, or Tall Tale as I like to call it, because I believe we all deserve moments to cosy up with something simple yet joy-filled and uplifting. If I may be so bold about my own tale!
It contains, amongst many thrills I couldn’t possibly divulge yet, intriguing and exciting mishaps between a Christmas tree that not only talks, but dances (I know!); a dog called Jessie, who also talks, and a woman called Joan, who – less surprisingly, in that she is a human being – talks too. Interested? I should blooming well hope so!
Right, let me tell you all about it . . .
Miranda Hart 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
From the bestselling author of I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You comes a joyful, hilarious and heartwarming story of a seemingly ordinary woman, her beloved dog and a forgotten but friendly Christmas tree . . .
Hello to you. I have written a short story, or Tall Tale as I like to call it, because I believe we all deserve moments to cosy up with something simple yet joy-filled and uplifting. If I may be so bold about my own tale!
It contains, amongst many thrills I couldn’t possibly divulge yet, intriguing and exciting mishaps between a Christmas tree that not only talks, but dances (I know!); a dog called Jessie, who also talks, and a woman called Joan, who – less surprisingly, in that she is a human being – talks too. Interested? I should blooming well hope so!
Right, let me tell you all about it . . .
Miranda Hart 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
160 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication October 20, 2026
45 people are currently reading
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About the author
Miranda Hart
21 books961 followersMiranda Katharine Hart Dyke (born 14 December 1972), known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, writer and stand-up comedienne. She writes and stars in the BBC sitcom Miranda. She also appeared in French and Saunders, the BBC television series Hyperdrive and her semi-autobiographical sitcom Miranda Hart's Joke Shop on BBC Radio 2. In 2012, she began appearing in the BBC drama Call the Midwife as Camilla (Chummy) Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne.
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December 6, 2025
This is such a funny and endearing novella and it is perfect for the holiday season. I am a huge fan of Miranda Hart and this book has made me love her even more. I will be rereading this for many holiday seasons to come!
December 17, 2025
A magical festive quirky read
This is a quirky and fun festive read but it’s hard to review as it feels like a wonderful children’s book in someways but is it at aimed at adults - a fable for adults to just be yourself. The voice of Miranda Hart shines through. A stocking filler of a gift ..just give into the Yuletide theme and have fun. Lucy Claire Dunbar’s illustrations are an absolute delight
This is a quirky and fun festive read but it’s hard to review as it feels like a wonderful children’s book in someways but is it at aimed at adults - a fable for adults to just be yourself. The voice of Miranda Hart shines through. A stocking filler of a gift ..just give into the Yuletide theme and have fun. Lucy Claire Dunbar’s illustrations are an absolute delight
February 9, 2026
Very cute, very Miranda Hart.
December 17, 2025
Sweet, gentle and lovely with an underlying message about kindness and caring for others, whether they be trees, animals, or people. Charming little book.
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February 3, 2026This is so wholesome that I’m trying not to weep during my lunch break.
November 13, 2025
Original , beautiful drawings 👌
October 25, 2025
Beautiful story, quick ready, funny and fully of Christmas joy with a little hope wrapped up.
November 5, 2025
Wholesome christmas book in November? Don't mind if I do
December 20, 2025
Quickest easiest read. Fun, interesting. Perfect for a quick Saturday morning read.
December 29, 2025
A lovely little heart felt story, absolutely adore Miranda hart!
December 31, 2025
Such a cute little book and the illustrations are gorgeous
December 19, 2025
Lovely cute Christmas short story !
December 21, 2025
Cute, little festive read! 🎄🥰
December 24, 2025
Cute little Christmas novella. Really enjoyable quick read and Lucy’s illustrations are a joy!
December 30, 2025
3.5⭐️
A very quick, light and heartwarming story. I do enjoy Miranda’s talkative writing style, it feels like you are sat by a fire and being read the story by her.
A very quick, light and heartwarming story. I do enjoy Miranda’s talkative writing style, it feels like you are sat by a fire and being read the story by her.
December 24, 2025
A cute little Christmas book!! And very exciting because Miranda reposted my Instagram story of me reading it 🤩
February 3, 2026
A joyful little read, all about new beginnings and kindness! 🥰 The illustrations are also gorgeous!
February 1, 2026
This was an absolute sweetheart of a book! For adults but with the tone of books I read to my children… Lighthearted, and happy in the end!
Passed it on to a friend who was just as delighted.
A quick read.
Passed it on to a friend who was just as delighted.
A quick read.
December 28, 2025
It was certainly a tall tale.
October 23, 2025
I love mirandas writing so naturally I had to read this as soon as it came out. such a lovely tale accompanied with such joyful illustrations
January 23, 2026
A cute, charming, sweet little story brimming with Miranda’s characteristic humor! The illustrations were likewise very lovely.
January 10, 2026
This is such a cute and funny little book. I could hear Miranda’s voice in my head the whole time I was reading it. (I’ll have to look as see if there is an audiobook if this and hope Miranda herself is reading it as that would be awesome)
I also love trees! And love Christmas trees 🎄
I have a fake tree and as sad and crazy as it is I aways thank it for bringing me joy and tell it its times to rest again but that I look forward to bringing it back out next Christmas. So Miranda having the trees talk was so lovely ☺️
I loved it and was just what I needed. The artwork is beautiful too I love the style and the colours
Thank you Miranda for writing this lovely little book it brought light to the cold dark January blues.
I love you Miranda you’re awesome xox
I also love trees! And love Christmas trees 🎄
I have a fake tree and as sad and crazy as it is I aways thank it for bringing me joy and tell it its times to rest again but that I look forward to bringing it back out next Christmas. So Miranda having the trees talk was so lovely ☺️
I loved it and was just what I needed. The artwork is beautiful too I love the style and the colours
Thank you Miranda for writing this lovely little book it brought light to the cold dark January blues.
I love you Miranda you’re awesome xox
January 16, 2026
A delightful and heartfelt tale. This made me smile and laugh throughout. 🎄
November 27, 2025
What a fun, wholesome, festive read 🎄
January 15, 2026
Adorable book ! Including a good reminder that being kind to anything alive is a good way to go
January 24, 2026
cute, silly and heartwarming 🩷
December 28, 2025
Rated 4.5/5
The writing was light, entertaining and thought provoking. It was a joy to read. Whilst it took me a couple of sittings, you could easily sit and read it in one.
There weren't any chapters as such, but there were blank pages every so often splitting the story up. I enjoyed the illustrations dotted throughout the book. They added extra life to the words.
There was an interesting pace and flow to the book. As there weren't any specific chapters you went straight through the story. There were little off shoots of thoughts and commentary which were interesting. They added an extra layer to the story. These little off shoots also slowed you down and made you appreciate the story more.
The characters were cute. I loved the main character's relationship with her dog and how we got to see her vulnerabilities overcome with her sense of doing the right thing. I would quite happily read more about all of the characters mentioned.
Lastly the settings. Whilst it was a character focused story, there were some nice little details about the surrounding area, which grounded the story well.
Overall a lovely, thought provoking read that would make a wonderful Christmas present.
The writing was light, entertaining and thought provoking. It was a joy to read. Whilst it took me a couple of sittings, you could easily sit and read it in one.
There weren't any chapters as such, but there were blank pages every so often splitting the story up. I enjoyed the illustrations dotted throughout the book. They added extra life to the words.
There was an interesting pace and flow to the book. As there weren't any specific chapters you went straight through the story. There were little off shoots of thoughts and commentary which were interesting. They added an extra layer to the story. These little off shoots also slowed you down and made you appreciate the story more.
The characters were cute. I loved the main character's relationship with her dog and how we got to see her vulnerabilities overcome with her sense of doing the right thing. I would quite happily read more about all of the characters mentioned.
Lastly the settings. Whilst it was a character focused story, there were some nice little details about the surrounding area, which grounded the story well.
Overall a lovely, thought provoking read that would make a wonderful Christmas present.
January 6, 2026
This is a very cute Christmas story about a kind-hearted woman, a talking dog, and a talking Christmas tree! It leaves you with such a warm, cosy feeling.
I absolutely love Miranda Hart, especially her role in the sitcom Miranda. Her Christmas episodes are something I watch over and over again, and if you’re familiar with the way she explains things in the show, she uses that exact same tone in this book. I could almost hear her voice in my head as I was reading!
I really loved the story. It beautifully shows how kindness pays off, how we shouldn’t jump to conclusions, and why you should never judge a book by its cover. That said… I did love the cover of this book, it’s gorgeous and made me feel happy just holding it.
I absolutely love Miranda Hart, especially her role in the sitcom Miranda. Her Christmas episodes are something I watch over and over again, and if you’re familiar with the way she explains things in the show, she uses that exact same tone in this book. I could almost hear her voice in my head as I was reading!
I really loved the story. It beautifully shows how kindness pays off, how we shouldn’t jump to conclusions, and why you should never judge a book by its cover. That said… I did love the cover of this book, it’s gorgeous and made me feel happy just holding it.
January 1, 2026
A magical and festive story and will be added to my seasonal reading along with Christmas in Exeter Street and The Glass Angels.
It is amusing and heartwarming and so often I could hear Miranda’s voice shining through the text. A talking Christmas tree, named Poodle tree , a dog called Jesse who also talks and Joan and the two strange men who in the end aren’t strange but kind. Joan was very keen to collect all the abandoned trees in the streets and bring them into her home. She discovers that the men have saved the trees to give them a new life in a woodland clearing and are magically reborn.
It is amusing and heartwarming and so often I could hear Miranda’s voice shining through the text. A talking Christmas tree, named Poodle tree , a dog called Jesse who also talks and Joan and the two strange men who in the end aren’t strange but kind. Joan was very keen to collect all the abandoned trees in the streets and bring them into her home. She discovers that the men have saved the trees to give them a new life in a woodland clearing and are magically reborn.
December 13, 2025
A sweet little book to read over an evening or two with a hot drink by the Christmas tree! The writing screams Miranda Hart - I found myself hearing her voice as I read and wishing I'd listened to it as an audiobook. That being said, I would have then missed out on the illustrations, which are beautiful!
The storyline is quirky and took me a minute to get on board with but once you embrace your inner child the silliness and playfulness of this book takes you somewhere a bit magically that we don't often visit with adult books.
The storyline is quirky and took me a minute to get on board with but once you embrace your inner child the silliness and playfulness of this book takes you somewhere a bit magically that we don't often visit with adult books.
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