First published in 1998, this story has a festive feel. Greendale is expecting a white Christmas. But Dr Gilbertson and Pat are worried about a very special delivery. Jenny is expecting a baby, but the roads are blocked by snow and the ambulance can't make it up the hill. Pat has a plan, everyone helps and the day is saved.

It's Christmas Eve in Greendale! Julian would love it to be a white Christmas so he even asks for snow in his letter to Santa. Pat has a busy working day ahead and he's due to make an appearance at the Greendale party in the evening... as a very special surprise guest. While Julian and his friends use their ingenuity to sledge and build a snowman... without snow, Pat picks up a jovial, bearded stranger on his rounds who helps him make light work of all the deliveries before mysteriously disappearing. When Pat arrives at the Party, he discovers that Santa has already been. It's all very confusing... until Pat, Sarah and Julian come home to find the bearded stranger leaving presents under their tree. And before he says goodbye, the real Santa tells Julian that his present is outside. Pat opens the door to find Greendale covered in thick, sparkling blanket of freshly-fallen snow!

Join Postman Pat and Jess on a Christmas special delivery mission. Readers can work the forklift, use Ben's computer, peep inside the delivery van, zoom around on the motorbike and even fly Postman Pat's helicopter! With sturdy flaps to open, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise at the end, children will love helping Postman Pat and Jess with this important delivery.

Postman Pat involves everyone in an English town in the preparations for a Christmas Fair to raise money for children in the local hospital.