Category Archives: Accessories
Salt and Saffron
By the acclaimed winner of the Women`s Prize for Fiction 2018The Dard-e-Dils are characterised by their prominent clavicles and love of stories. Aliya may not have inherited her family`s patrician looks, but she is prey to their legends that stretch back to the days of Timur Lang. There is a sting to most of these
Do You Love Bugs?
Crawly! Hairy! Maybe a bit scary? Snails slime upside down. Eeek! Worms can somersault and butterflies smell like cake. YUM. Wait, don`t eat them… Because bugs are truly BRILLIANT! Matt Robertson`s quirky text and sweet yet hilarious illustrations show exactly why minibeasts can be truly awesome in their own unique way. The book includes 14
Why You Should Read Children`s Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise
An unmissable essay on the importance of children`s literature by the bestselling and award-winning author, Katherine Rundell.Katherine Rundell explores how children`s books ignite, and can re-ignite, the imagination; how children`s fiction, with its unabashed emotion and playfulness, can awaken old hungers and create new perspectives on the world. This delightful and persuasive essay is for
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide – now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope WiltonTo give them hope she must tell their storyIt`s 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer`s block. But when she receives a
Those Who Can, Teach: What It Takes To Make the Next Generation
`An amazing book . . . Read it gang, honestly` Zoe Ball`I haven`t read a book for a long time that so often had me close to tears` Observer `Inspirational . . . You can call this good teaching; what it looks like is love` Evening StandardThe powerful, inspiring story of Andria Zafirakou, `the best
The Summer of Us
Five friends. Five cities. Two complicated love stories . . . The perfect read for fans of Jennifer E Smith and Sara Barnard.Aubrey and Rae have been planning their European tour since the moment they met. It was meant to be the perfect way to spend their last summer together before university, but now it`s
Women in Sport: Fifty Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and fearless women who paved the way for today`s athletes. The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda, the
The Ickabog
The Ickabog is coming… A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children`s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world`s best storytellers.The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: 10 ways to be at the top of your game!
Clare Balding, TV presenter, sportswoman, bestselling author and national treasure spent her childhood falling off and getting back in the saddle. In her first non-fiction book for children, she shares her warm, funny and reassuring personal insights into what it means to make mistakes and be unafraid of failure. Containing anecdotes from her own life
Paint by Sticker: Birds
A compelling activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and colourers of all ages, each PAINT BY STICKER book includes everything you need to create twelve (for grown-ups) and ten (for kids) vibrant, full-colour โ€paintingsโ€. The original images are rendered in low-poly, a computer graphics style using geometric polygon shapes to create a 3D effect. As
Letters From Lockdown: Famous faces, frontline workers and stay-at-home heroes reflect on the year everything changed
Introduced by newsreader, presenter, and Barnardo`s president Natasha Kaplinsky, Letters From Lockdown features 100+ letters from celebrity names, COVID heroes, and a diverse range of members of the public, all answering the question – `What was lockdown like for you?`Contributors include: Paul McCartney * Joe Wicks * Malala Yousafzai * Ed Sheeran * Helen Mirren
Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book: 69 Mini Planes to Fold and Fly
This collection of 12 Lilliputian size models for a total of 69 colourful planes includes the Saber, Skyhawk, Talon, Gargoyle, and Dragonfly. The book includes easy to follow folding instructions for each model, as well as tips on how to fly smaller aircraft. The portable package and its planes are perfect for small spaces: the
World-whizzing Facts: Awesome Earth Questions Answered
In this new book, Dr Emily Grossman explains even more of the world`s most random, revolting and outright ridiculous science questions. Will sleeping with a cat on your head help get rid of dandruff? Do we really make better decisions if we need a wee? And, most importantly, how much of our DNA do we
Everything Is The Worst
Snarky sayings are beautifully illustrated to capture those everyday inner thoughts to pitch-perfect, tongue-in-cheek effect.
Crazy Plant Lady
There`s the trend: โ€Plants have exploded in popularity,โ€ notes Apartment Therapy. And nylon.com declares: โ€Millennials are obsessed with houseplants,โ€ while the hashtags #crazyplantlady, #iloveplants, and #plantlife have more than 2 million tags on Instagram combined.And then there`s the joy: For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this little illustrated book celebrates the delightfully quirky habits
