The exceptionordinary, effervescent Clarice Bean is back with her trademark heart and humour in this beautifully illustrated story by former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child – a delightful summer read for the entire family! Nothing ever happens except for sometimes. And only on rare-ish occasions, which is hardly ever....

Clarice Bean usually looks forward to Christmas. Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn\"t feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY....

To celebrate Clarice Bean\'s 10th birthday, Orchard Books are publishing three superly good and flapped new editions of the hilarious, award-winning and bestselling picture books....