The sainsburys mog the cat christmas advert has come true. The ad, which was based on judith kerrs new picture book, mogs christmas calamity, has received praise from all corners of the internet, with. Sainsburys, the uk shopping chain, is running mogs christmas calamity, an integrated advertising campaign bringing to life the work of childrens book author judith kerr. Judith kerr, harpercollins and sainsburys agreed to donate all profits from this book and the adorable plush mog that goes with it. I wonder what mischief she will get up to for christmas. Syd adores the tiger who came to tea, so i had to buy this book when i heard about it. This year, we worked in partnership with harpercollins childrens books and world renowned author and. Judith kerr, harpercollins and sainsburys will donate all of their profits from the sale of this book to save the children to improve child literacy in the uk.
Kerrs new picture book, mogs christmas calamity, sees the beloved. Mogs christmas calamity sainsburys ad christmas 2015. Watch our festive tv ad and see if mog can save christmas. When a traveling magician alex arrives in town things begin to change for arlan the local bank worker. All the members of the thomas family are sleeping h. Write some narration for the parts of the film that dont have any. Youtube link the story is narrated by emma thompson, and author judith kerr appears as one of the neighbors. At the heart of the campaign is a 3 minute 30 seconds television commercial in which an animated cat deals with a sequence of disastrous events in the home. Judith kerrs mogs christmas calamity in pictures childrens books. Since she first appeared in mog the forgetful cat, mog has become everyones favourite family cat and her adventures have delighted countless children worldwide.
Reading comprehension activity based on the 2015 sainsburys christmas advert and the book mods christmas calamity by judith keer. This christmas calamity kept me on the edge of my seat. A look at the life and work of childrens book author and illustrator. The classic christmas story of everyones favourite forgetful cat, mog, in this beautiful book and cd edition, read by the inimitable geraldine mcewan.
Will sainsburys mog the cat be this years john lewis. And then it went into the fire and made a little fire of its own and two more fires on the rug. Sainsburys has released its flagship christmas television advert featuring childrens author judith kerrs mog character at its heart, in a bid to raise funds for save the childrens. The thomas family and the neighbours are celebrating christmas together. Share the joy of reading this christmas to give children a brighter future a new original book called mogs christmas calamity and a special mog soft toy, both created exclusively for sainsburys, are now available to buy in stores. Sainsburys has ran out of cuddly cat mog toys promoted by. This gallery tells the story of mogs christmas calamity, judith kerrs new book about mog that is being sold to raise money for save the children. A sweet victorian holiday romance hardman holidays book 3 kindle edition by shanna hatfield. Our favourite fictional cat leaps from the page to the screen, and this gallery tells the story, through judith kerrs beautiful drawings and some. Official sainsburys mog the cat plush toy 30cm tall. Christmas really is about sharing, but in sainsburys world, its a genuinely joyful experience.
And thats what makes mog s christmas calamity the best festive ad of 2015. Mogs christmas calamity tops book chart for third week. Sainsburys christmas advert mogs christmas calamity. Judith kerrs childrens book sold 72,935 copies in the last week, according to nielsen bookscan. Sales of the book version of mogs christmas calamity will be available exclusively in. Another wonderful mog book this one a christmas special that also raised money for a very worthy cause.
Mogs christmas by judith kerr childrens picture paperback tabbycat. The new title, mog s christmas calamity, is the authors first since retiring the character in 2002. Ad nut also likes how the actual author of the beloved mog series, judith kerr, penned a book to accompany the film, and proceeds from sales of the book and a plush toy will go to the charity save the children. Mog s christmas book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play, early years eyfs. English literacy creative writing adverbs based on. Sainsburys is partnering with publisher harpercollins to sell the new book mogs christmas calamity and a plush toy, with proceeds going to save the children uk for their literacy program. The book will sell for 3 pounds, with a stuffed mog going for. Mog s christmas judith kerr picture books serve the same place in my reading that the cartoons do in the new yorker. Mogs christmas by judith kerr goodreads share book. The fire was a bit scary and the after fire picture was well done to show disaster has consequences without being too awful. I picked up our copy in our local sainsburys store. This efl lesson plan is designed around a short film commissioned by the british supermarket chain sainsburys titled mogs christmas calamity inspired by the childrens writer judith kerr. Since she first appeared in mog the forgetful cat, mog has become everyones favourite family cat and her adventures have. Mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 books the guardian.
Star of sainsburys 2015 christmas advert mog the cat could be the next john lewis penguin of 2014, as the childrens book hits number one in the uk and toys reportedly reach sell out success. Sainsburys christmas advert brings back mog the cat with. Mogs christmas book, teaching resources, story, cards. Mogs christmas calamity read along with me youtube. She also illustrated a book, exclusively sold in sainsburys stores. Mog and the thomas family are looking forward to christmas. Sainsburys has brought back one of britains bestloved childrens book characters in its christmas advert, a festive extravaganza starring mog the forgetful cat. The classic story of everyones favourite forgetful cat at christmas now as a board book for the first time. Mog the cat stars in viral sainsburys christmas ad. Sainsburys videos sainsburys official christmas advert 2015. Mog is returning to literary life as well with mog s christmas calamity, a new book that kerr created to coincide with the holiday ad. Mog and bunny by judith kerr book cover mog the cat, judith. Mogs christmas calamity is the first story in the series since 2002, when the stripey feline died of old age in the 16th title, goodbye, mog. The profits from the sales of the book and of a specially created mog soft toy will be donated to a charity to support the work.
The campaign includes sainsburys selling a special edition of mogs christmas calamity book and also a mog plush toy, with all profits going to save the children fund. English literacy creative writing adverbs based on mog s christmas calamity. Goodbye judith and mog christchurch city libraries. They lighten things up, and make me smile, and refresh me before i dive back in to something denser. Sainsburys charming christmas advert will put you in the. Tash mocked me for checking out a christmas book in february, but i had to wait for the library to get it in. For sainsburys christmas campaign, the 92yearold author wrote a new story, mogs christmas calamity.
Forget john lewis have sainsburys won the christmas advert. Mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 books the. Sainsburys animates beloved book character mog in delightful. Mog sets off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin christmas for the thomas family. Sainsburys revives childrens book feline mog in its bid to own christmas. How does the truth compare with what the humans might think. Mog s christmas calamity has topped the uk book chart for a third week. Peoplecat enclosurereading levelscat furniturelove bookcat toys. Mogs christmas calamity booklet teaching resources. Kerrs new picture book, mogs christmas calamity, sees the beloved tabby cat cause chaos in the thomas household on christmas morning.
Forgetful but unforgettable, mog the cat has been making adults and children smile since her inception in 1970. Sainsburys has ran out of cuddly cat mog toys promoted by its. For its christmas spot this year, sainsburys has taken one of the u. A refugee finds a home in picture books off the shelf. Click over to campaign uk for a lot more detail about the ads origins and production. In the lesson students collate vocabulary related to christmas, talk about christmas customs, watch a short film and predict the ending of the film. This advert features a new and specially written story about mog and the lesson is all about sharing.
Its christmas, and mogs house is full of strange noises and peculiar smells. Sainsburys mogs christmas calamity the inspiration room. A great idea and an even better cause, sainsburys are the worthy winner of the 2015 battle of the christmas adverts. Are these new childrens christmas books future classics.
Publisher harpercollins childrens books is also working with the supermarket and charity, printing an unspecified number of mog s christmas calamity books, which will be available in every. Judith kerrs mog at heart of sainsburys christmas ad. Judith kerr achieved a remarkable feat with her new picture book mogs christmas calamity. Today, i am reading what is definitely one of my new favourite christmas stories. Write a dual narrative of the story from the perspectives of mog telling the whole truth and the family. Sainsburys mog the forgetful cat toys are selling for. Mogs christmas calamity book advent day 8 mothergeek. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. A book mogs christmas calamity, and a cuddly toy were also released, with proceeds going to save the children. Sainsburys revives childrens book feline mog in its. This humorous book by judith kerr takes on another adventure with everyones favourite cat, mog.
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