All profits from the sale of this book are donated to save the children to improve child literacy in the uk. Mog sets off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin. Judith kerr has created a lovely childrens book that will show the reaction of a cat when anything about hisher house changes, whether its for a day, a week, or more. Mogs christmas calamity by judith kerr used very good.
Using mog as a celebrity cat, create an adcampaign for a new cat foodproduct using mog as the celebrity endorsement and taking her achievements into account. Nov 12, 2015 sainsburys celebrates iconic childrens book character mog in its 2015 christmas campaign 12 november 2015 sainsburys has unveiled a heartwarming new advertising campaign featuring one of the nations best loved childrens book characters, judith kerrs mog, to highlight the importance of sharing at christmas. In 2015, years after mog had died of natural causes, judith kerr agreed to revive the forgetful cat in mogs christmas calamity, for a sainsburys advert and an accompanying book. Judith kerrs mogs christmas calamity in pictures childrens books. The classic story of everyones favourite forgetful cat at christmas now as a board book for the first time. Pdf mog s christmas download full pdf book download. Sainsburys official christmas advert 2015 mogs christmas c. Mogs first story, mog the forgetful cat, was first published fifty years ago, and mog has been delighting children all over the world with her escapades ever since. Mog sets off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin christmas for the thomas family.
Its christmas eve and the thomas family is fast asleep including mog. 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. Sainsburys christmas ad featuring mog the cat time. The classic christmas story of everyones favourite forgetful cat, mog, in this beautiful book and cd edition, read by the inimitable geraldine mcewan. Watch can mog save the day in the sainsburys christmas advert. Mogs christmas calamity was sold exclusively in sainsburys stores, alongside a special mog. This sparkling edition of her christmas adventure is the perfect gift for boys, girls and families everywhere.
Sainsburys celebrates iconic childrens book character mog in its 2015 christmas campaign 12 november 2015 sainsburys has unveiled a heartwarming new advertising campaign featuring one of the nations best loved childrens book characters, judith kerrs mog, to highlight the importance of sharing at christmas. Fortunately, the thomas family are always there to take care of her. Since she first appeared in mog the forgetful cat, mog has become everyones favourite family cat and her adventures have delighted countless children worldwide. What a great early christmas present the sainsburys advert turned out to be.
Mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 this article is more than 4 years old judith kerrs beloved picture book cat, killed off in 2002 and now revived for charity, has topped the uk book. Nov 29, 2015 it was such a delight to sit down and share the new book mogs christmas calamity which judith kerr has created especially to support the work of save the children. Mog is returning to literary life as well with mogs christmas calamity, a new book that kerr created to coincide with the holiday ad. Mogs christmas by judith kerr christmas books at the works. Mogs christmas calamity tops book chart for third week bbc. The advert shows mog, in the midst of the chaos she creates on christmas eve, succeeding in contacting the fire station which kickstarts the rescue mission to save christmas day. Mog the forgetful cat, judith kerr 1970 i love mog, my cat dinah was the spitting image of mog but used to like to be vacuumed. Sainsburys christmas tv advert supports save the children. Mogs christmas book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play, early years eyfs. Judith kerrs childrens book sold 72,935 copies in the last week, according to nielsen bookscan. 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. 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. Mog is a fictional character in a series of childrens books written by judith kerr. I loved reading the book each year at christmas as a child, and now share it with my young son.
Judith kerr, author of the mog books, the tiger who came. Now kerr has brought mog back for a special christmas book, with profits from mogs christmas calamity going to save the childrens. Mog is an adorable tabby cat that wants a perfect christmas, but instead she sets off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin christmas for the thomas family. Mog s christmas judith kerr picture books serve the same place in my reading that the cartoons do in the new yorker. While mogs namesake inspired the character, kerrs subsequent eight cats all helped to create the cat on the page. 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.
Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Its christmas, and mog s house is full of strange noises and peculiar. Buy mogs christmas by judith kerr online from the works. Nov 12, 2015 the advert shows mog, in the midst of the chaos she creates on christmas eve, succeeding in contacting the fire station which kickstarts the rescue mission to save christmas day. In mogs christmas calamity mog accidentally starts a fire in her home after having a bad dream, but is able to alert. Sign up for our free newsletter packed with information and great offers. Nov 12, 2015 mog was made famous by a popular childrens book series. Watch a cat accidentally save christmas in this heartwarming ad. She left germany with her family in 1933 to escape the nazis and they arrived in england in 1936, having spent the intervening years in switzerland and france. In the lesson students collate vocabulary related to christmas, talk about christmas customs, watch a short film and predict the ending of the film. Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of mog the forgetful cat with special anniversary editions of her muchloved adventures. This funny and warmhearted escapade comes complete with a stunning foiled cover for extra christmas sparkle. Dec 02, 2015 mog s christmas calamity has topped the uk book chart for a third week.
Sainsburys christmas tv advert this year features childrens book character mog and will be helping to raise funds for save the children created in partnership with harpercollins childrens books and author and illustrator judith kerr, the christmas ad sees mog set off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin christmas for the thomas family. Nov, 2015 while mogs namesake inspired the character, kerrs subsequent eight cats all helped to create the cat on the page. Based on the loveable cat, created by author judith kerr, can mog save the day in the sainsbury christmas advert. Welcome back mog mogs christmas calamity judith kerr. For its christmas spot this year, sainsburys has taken one of the u. Judith kerrs mog at heart of sainsburys christmas ad. The book will sell for 3 pounds, with a stuffed mog going for. Mogs christmas book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat. Her second book was mog the forgetful cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since.
The story is very clever and appealing to anyone who has every shared their lives with a cat. The book is being sold by the supermarket chain and all the profits for the book are going to save the children. 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. Dec 18, 2015 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. For christmas 2015, sainsburys joined forces with harpercollins to produce a limited edition childrens book in aid of save the children, written and illustrated by acclaimed author judith kerr. Featuring mog and the granny, mog and bunny and mog on fox night, this endearing collection sees mog as usual getting involved in all sorts of adventures, when all she wants is a quiet life. Now kerr has brought mog back for a special christmas book, with profits from mogs christmas calamity going to save the childrens literacy programme. Dec 10, 2015 what a great early christmas present the sainsburys advert turned out to be. Nov 18, 2015 mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 this article is more than 4 years old judith kerrs beloved picture book cat, killed off in 2002 and now revived for charity, has topped the uk book.
Mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 books the. It was such a delight to sit down and share the new book mogs christmas calamity which judith kerr has created especially to support the work of save the children. 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. Mogs christmas book by judith kerr 7 available editions. The illustrations add to mogs appeal as the illustrator seems to capture the essence of feline expression. Judith was awarded the booktrust lifetime achievement award in 2016, and in 2019 was named illustrator of the year at the british book awards. Mogs christmas calamity read along with me youtube. Mogs christmas calamity sainsburys ad christmas 2015. Tash mocked me for checking out a christmas book in february, but i had to wait for the library to get it in. Mogs christmas and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Mogs christmas judith kerr picture books serve the same place in my reading that the cartoons do in the new yorker.
Mogs christmas calamity has topped the uk book chart for a third week. The classic christmas story with mog, everyones favourite family cat. A special plush mog and book version of the story were sold exclusively through sainsburys, with all profits being donated to save the childrens child literacy work. It also makes kerr the oldest person to top the book chart. The mogs christmas calamity book at the centre of the campaign will also help sainsburys raise funds for save the childrens attempts to improve child literacy across the uk. Dec 01, 2015 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. I adore cats, and christmas is my favorite holiday, so mog s christmas quickly won a place in my heart. Watch our festive tv ad and see if mog can save christmas.
Dec 23, 2015 now kerr has brought mog back for a special christmas book, with profits from mogs christmas calamity going to save the childrens literacy programme. Oct 18, 2016 mog s first story, mog the forgetful cat, was first published fifty years ago, and mog has been delighting children all over the world with her escapades ever since. This delightful book makes ideal bedtime reading and is perfect for children at christmas. Kerrs new picture book, mogs christmas calamity, sees the beloved. The new ad is called mogs christmas calamity and shows the. She is having an incredibly vivid dream about her favourite food eggs which are up in the sky. The advertisement is not really for the company, but for their partnership with harpercollins childrens books and world renowned author and illustrator judith kerr to create a. Then decide for yourself if you think this beats the john lewis ad and wins the battle for best christmas advert 2015. Focus on the theme of community and people coming together to help each other. One of the loveliest things to do at christmas is cuddle up and enjoy a good picture book together and these classic stories have really stood the test of time. Sainsburys celebrates iconic childrens book character mog. Judith kerr was born in berlin, the daughter of a distinguished german writer. I adore cats, and christmas is my favorite holiday, so mogs christmas quickly won a place in my heart. Dec 07, 2015 mogs christmas calamity by judith kerr.
Sep 30, 2010 her second book was mog the forgetful cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since. Dec 02, 2015 the book is being sold by the supermarket chain and all the profits for the book are going to save the children. Mog was made famous by a popular childrens book series. Sainsburys mog the cat christmas campaign continues with. The return of the permanently befuddled tabby cat mog came as a complete surprise, particularly as judith kerr had famously retired her most famous creation in the 2002 book goodbye mog. Mogs christmas resurrection shoots to no 1 books the guardian. They lighten things up, and make me smile, and refresh me before i dive back in to something denser. Sales of the related book are helping to raise money for save the. Mog the cat of childrens book fame gets a chaotic christmas. Nov 16, 2015 based on the loveable cat, created by author judith kerr, can mog save the day in the sainsbury christmas advert. Mogs christmas comeback jump to media player author and.