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Wee Gallery: Roly Poly Panda baby cloth book

2024-04-17T12:39:00+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

Wee Gallery's soft cloth books make wonderful presents for babies. Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich cloth book to follow Roly Poly Panda through the trees as she explores her forest home and listens out for her friends. Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat – and they're machine washable, too!

Check out the Sloth book, too.

The Lost Drop - Gregoire Laforce

2023-11-26T21:18:46+00:00

Vendor: Abrams
Type: Books
Price: 13.99

The Lost Drop is a creative picture book based in prehistoric nature that examines the cycles of life and our place within them.

Flo, a little drop of water, falls out of the sky and into the world for the first time. Unaware of the nature of her surroundings, or even her mere existence, she wonders who she is and where she’s supposed to go. As life pulls her in different directions, puts obstacles in her path, and guides her toward other living creatures, the answers to her questions continue to lack clarity. That is, until she finally sees the light and, suddenly, it all makes sense.

Mini Stories - Scout Editions

2023-10-03T19:20:05+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Mini Stories by Scout Editions invites readers to delve into the hidden histories and enchanting tales behind the everyday objects and wonders that surround us. A super gift for creative adults and families - it's great to dip into and for starting conversations.

This small art book is a collection of the cute illustrations and stories about the objects that feature on Scout Editions' lovely cards. It’s usually an interesting fact about how that object was invented or an insight you may be unaware of.

A collaboration with Counter-Print, Mini Stories came about from Scout Editions's love of history and story-telling. Inspired by the everyday, they delve into the back stories of what surrounds us - from the wonderful natural world to innovative manmade objects we know and love. Everything comes from something and has a story.

This book has eight different cover designs, each with a unique illustration from the book. They fold out to reveal a black and white poster showcasing a collection of icons, specially crafted by Scout Editions.

Please note, you will receive one of the eight covers, chosen at random.

We All Have Imagination board book - Thereza Rowe

2023-10-01T20:15:10+01:00

	Vendor: Owl & Dog Playbooks Type: Books Price: 11.00
We All Have Imagination celebrates children's innate creativity and how this unique ability comes as a refreshing tonic and can improve the world around us. Boldly illustrated and poetically written by Thereze Rowe, this board book shows the contrast between creativity applied in everyday playful situations and how this effects bigger changes later in adult life.

Forwards Always: poems to be read aloud - Matthew Hodson

2023-10-01T20:08:56+01:00

Vendor: Cicada
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

I’m having jelly for tea
I’m having jelly for tea
It’s not even my birthday
But I’m having jelly for tea

Forwards Always is a collection of silly, heartfelt, nonsense poems to be read aloud with friends and loved ones. The poems are activated through performance and play. There are daft poems, quiet poems, wonky poems and dancing poems.

The book is a puzzle. Make sense of it together, listen to it, take turns, hold it upside down and wear it as a hat. Have fun and find your own way forwards.

Tove Jansson (The Illustrators) - Paul Gravett

2023-10-01T12:48:04+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 19.99

From The Ilustrators series, this book is an appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the much-loved Moomin books.

Tove Jansson drew her first Moomin on an outhouse wall, before committing Moominvalley to the page in the 1940s. This book offers a fresh, insightful appreciation of her life and art, from imaginative child to art student, painter, author, cartoonist and illustrator, bohemian lesbian and Finnish cultural icon. Jansson’s flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

The Book Of Pebbles - Christopher Stocks & Angie Lewin

2023-10-01T12:07:41+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

Why do we pick up pebbles on the beach? What is it we see in them, and why do we take them home to display on our shelves? Is it their inherent beauty, their infinite variation, or simply their associations with a happy time and place?

In this book – part social history and part practical guide – writer and pebble collector Christopher Stocks unearths the sometimes surprising story of our love-affair with pebbles, and considers how the way we see them today has been influenced over the years by artists, authors and even archaeologists.

Printmaker Angie Lewin is widely admired for her alluringly stylish images of the natural world. She celebrates the experience of walking and sketching along the British coastline, often incorporating pebbles in her limited edition prints and paintings. Many of these feature in the book alongside a series of new images.

Swim & Sun: a Monocle Guide

2023-10-01T12:04:43+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 35.00

In Monocle’s latest book, Swim & Sun, you’ll find their pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip.

Monocle celebrate the joys of diving into the ocean, leaping into a river and allowing your limbs to stretch – and your mind to clear – as you simply swim. In its visually stunning pages, the guide celebrates the sunny pleasures on offer at their favourite beach clubs, urban pools and lakeside bathing spots. Pick up a copy and jump in. The water’s perfect.

Press Start: Super Rabbit Boy vs Super Rabbit Boss! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:38:01+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Press Start is a series of full-colour graphic novels about – and for – kids who love gaming. Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time. These books are perfect for kids aged 5+ who love video games but aren’t allowed to play as often as they’d like… . This is Book 4 in the series.

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

Oh no! On his way to foil King Viking’s latest evil plan, Super Rabbit Boy is sucked into opposite land. In this world, the good guys are bad, and the bad guys are good. And the worst bad guy of all is Super Rabbit Boss! What?!

Can Super Rabbit Boy work with his new robot friends to save Good King Viking and make it back to his world? Or will Super Rabbit Boss get him first? You’ll have to read and find out…

Press Start: Super Rabbit Racers! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:36:37+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

King Viking is competing in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the power of super speed. Super Rabbit Boy and his friends, Jody Racer and Nugget, must work together to stop him!

Can they dodge King Viking’s fireballs, Robo Bobo’s long Robo-arms, Princess Pirate’s super-secret boxing gloves AND each other to win all four races? Or will King Viking stop them in their tracks. You’ll have to read and find out…

Press Start: Rabbit Boy Powers Up! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:35:01+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

King Viking is planning to build a Super Robot to destroy EVERYTHING and Super Rabbit Boy must find the Super Power Up component before King Viking does.

He has a map and his BRAVERY and SKILLS. Can he break the evil wizard’s curse, defeat the gobbling goblins and solve the riddles he finds in the Cold, Cold Caves? Or will King Viking get there first and DOOM EVERYTHING. You’ll have to read and find out…

Let's Go Home, Baby Lion board book - Carolina Buzio

2023-09-29T19:35:26+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 7.99

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter board book.

Meet lion, monkey, hippo, zebra – four adorable baby animals who are lost on the savannah. With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book.

Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger board book - Carolina Buzio

2023-09-29T19:33:54+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 7.99

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter board book.

Meet tiger, parrot, elephant and crocodile – four adorable baby animals who are lost in the jungle. With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book.

Let's Play: Children's Games From Around The World - Nancy Dickmann

2023-09-27T21:02:51+01:00

Vendor: Words & Pictures
Type: Books
Price: 10.99

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favourite children’s games, to play by yourself, with family or friends!

Let's Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe.

Games include: solo puzzles like Jegichagi (South Korea); big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail (China); head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) and hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of tag from Pakistan).

Additional sections give you the background to classic games like tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer.

Nixology: low to no-alcohol cocktails - Elouise Anders

2023-09-27T20:50:07+01:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 15.00

anyone looking to drink less, to leave alcohol permanently on the shelf, or to wake up a little less hungover on Sunday.

Full of classics like the Martini, Negroni, and Cosmo, and new creations like a Springtime Fizz, Sparkling Melon Sangria and Juniper & Tonic, Nixology's recipes are full of flavour instead alcohol. Whip up single cocktails, batches to share, or low-ABV drinks for a tiny buzz, whether it’s a sunny afternoon, a dinner with friends, a big bash or a quiet night in.

A Tree A Day - Amy-Jane Beer

2023-09-27T20:44:25+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Discover the life of trees through science, folklore, history and art – every day of the year.

A Tree A Day is packed with tree facts and richly illustrated throughout with photographs and art. Nature writer Amy-Jane Beer takes us on a tour around the world’s woodlands to tell the stories of a variety of trees, from mysterious ginkos to historical oaks.

Anyone who has sat in the dappled shade of a mighty oak or wandered in the blaze of a deciduous woodland in autumn cannot fail to appreciate the wonder of our trees and forests. Each of the 366 entries in this beautiful book – one for every day of the year – reveals some of the fascinating science, natural history or folklore of our great and gracious green neighbours, the history made beneath their branches, or the creativity they inspire.

From the awesome Californian redwoods, titans of the tree world, to tiny but exquisite bonsai, and from the fantastically irritable sentinel willow of Harry Potter fame to the Japanese springtime tradition of hanami (blossom viewing) – this captivating collection showcases remarkable individuals and explores some of the ways trees support life on Earth as we know it.

Celebrating one of the longest-living lifeforms on earth, A Tree A Day is forest bathing in book form and a wonder for nature lovers and tree enthusiasts alike.

Around The World in 80 Plants - Jonathan Drori

2023-09-27T12:49:37+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore.

From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

Around The World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori

2023-09-27T12:46:58+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Discover the secretive world of trees as environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg, telling the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. A glorious gift for nature enthusiasts.

In Around the World in 80 Trees, Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.

Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in 19th-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.

Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.

Check out Around The World in 80 Plants and Around The Ocean in 80 Fish, too.

Hello Trees: A Little Guide To Nature - Nina Chakrabarti

2023-09-27T12:29:06+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 8.99

Get outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide.

Witness a tree's growth from seed to sapling and discover how trees come together to support each other in forests in this lovely pocket guide to nature. Illustrated gallery-style pages show children how to identify a tree from its seeds, take a closer look at leaf function and shape and highlights some of the oldest and the tallest trees from around the world.

A book to inspire budding naturalists aged 6 and up, Hello Trees also includes creative off-the-page activities for children to try, including growing a tree from an avocado seed and creating amazing art by painting leaves and bark rubbing.

Check out Hello Fungi, too.

The Edible Flower - Erin Bunting & Jo Facer

2023-09-27T11:49:49+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 30.00

A modern guide to growing, cooking and eating edible flowers.

On a seven-acre small holding in rural Northern Ireland, organic gardener Jo Facer and head chef Erin Bunting run fork-to-fork supper club, organic small-holding and fledgling cooking and growing school, The Edible Flower.

In their first cookbook, learn to grow and cook edible flowers with Jo and Erin's delicious recipes inspired by the seasonal produce they grow in their kitchen garden and the wild food they forage from their local shores and hedgerows.

Feast, celebrate and bring people together with over 50 recipes for small plates, mains, desserts, baking, snacks and drinks, at once fresh and flavourful and absolutely stunning to serve.

Recipes include: Ribboned Courgette & Avocado Salad with Poppy Seeds & Calendula,
Pot Marigold Soda Bread, Lilac Panna Cotta with Strawberries, Rice with Lemon Verbena, Cardamom & Edible Flower Petals, Marigold Petal Pasta, Courgette Flower Tacos, Carnation and Blackberry Cooler, Slow Roast Lamb with Lavender, Lemon & Apricots, Blackberry & Sweet Geranium Tart, Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Violas, Aubergine Katsu Curry with Pickled Magnolia

Pocket Nature: Sunset Seeking

2023-09-27T10:43:38+01:00

Vendor: Chronicle
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

The Pocket Nature series of petite books make lovely little gifts. This volume is all about sunsets: daily reminders that breathtaking beauty exists in this world – we just have to notice it.

Sunset Seeking invites nature-lovers, mindfulness practitioners, and pop science enthusiasts to seek out sunsets and view them with intention. Learn what makes sunsets colourful and the atmospheric factors that influence them; discover folklore about the sun and its power from different places and times; and consider how the sun's cycle affects our wellbeing. With a deeper understanding of sunsets comes a deeper appreciation – let this pocket guide illuminate the wonders of this daily phenomenon.

Pocket Nature: Stargazing - Swapna Krishna

2023-09-27T10:41:44+01:00

Vendor: Chronicle
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

The Pocket Nature series of petite books make lovely little gifts. This volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe.

In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation.

Learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover 17 constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With ruminative meditations on the universe, moonlight, stardust, and more, this pocket-size guide to the cosmos has everything you need to better understand and appreciate the night sky.

This insightful little book will appeal to people of all ages, whether they're interested in practicing mindfulness, learning about astronomy, or admiring the natural wonders of our world – and beyond!

Oh My Gourd! How to carve a pumpkin + 29 fun Halloween activities - Jack Hallow

2023-09-27T10:37:35+01:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 15.00

Transform your autumn and Halloween with 29 ideas that will have you saying, “Oh my gourd!' As the sun sets on summer, there’s no need to be sad. Autumn is here, and it’s time to carve some gourds! But pumpkins aren’t just for teenagers to smash on Halloween, there are a multitude of uses for this versatile vegetable.

Get back to the basics with a handy step-by-step for carving a pumpkin that will have your callers commenting on your crafty cutting. Use one of the included templates to carve your creation! Then discover how to turn a simple gourd into a musical instrument for playing, or a colorful animal feeder that will bring all sorts of critters to your garden. After, why not whip up a batch of smoky pumpkin deviled eggs, pumpkin chips or a warming pumpkin spiced latte to sip while you watch your favourite autumn movie? And that’s just the beginning!

A Cloud A Day - Gavin Pretor-Pinney

2023-09-27T10:33:59+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

A Cloud A Day is a beautifully illustrated book containing 365 skies selected by the Cloud Appreciation Society. The perfect dip-in-and-out book for anyone who wants to de-stress and reconnect with nature, it will inspire you to open your eyes to the everyday beauty above and to spend a moment each day with your head in the clouds.

There are photographs by sky enthusiasts around the world, satellite images and photographs of clouds in space, as well as skies depicted by great artists over the centuries. The clouds are accompanied by enlightening explanations, fascinating snippets of cloud science, poetry and uplifting quotations. The stresses of the digital world mean that it's more important than ever to engage with the natural world. The sky is the most dramatic and evocative aspect of nature and looking up at the clouds is always good for the soul. Ever-changing and ephemeral, clouds reflect the shifting moods of the atmosphere in limitless compositions and combinations.

Gavin Pretor-Pinney started the Cloud Appreciation Society in 2005. Since then, he's been encouraging people to 'look up, marvel at the ephemeral beauty, and always remember to live life with your head in the clouds.'

A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year - Liz Ison

2023-09-27T10:24:25+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 25.00

A perfect gift! This handsome anthology contains 366 poems from around the world and throughout history, all especially selected for reading aloud, with one glorious poem for every day of the year.

Everyone benefits from reading aloud, whether it's a bedtime story, an intimate moment with a loved one, or a performance to a group of people. When spoken, the poet’s words hit us more powerfully and meaningfully, and what's more, it's good for our health: mindfully reading aloud helps with relaxation, improves working memory and aids vocabulary acquisition.

With a wide and diverse range of poets including the 14th-century Persian poet Hafiz and Mary Oliver in the 21st century, old favourites such as Emily Dickinson and more recent voices such as Lemn Sissay, the obvious classics such as Wordsworth’s Daffodils and slightly more offbeat fare like Spike Milligan, there's something for everyone in this book: poems that are funny, sad, consoling, uplifting and everything in between.

Whether you're a teacher enthralling a class of children or a carer entertaining a group of pensioners, if you're looking for a reading for a special occasion or a powerful piece for a performance, you'll find everything you need here. It's the perfect book to dip into daily to share a poem with anyone, to hear the true beauty and rhythm of words and the magic they can weave.