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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Color Manga The Monster Manga Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThe ultimate manga coloring book, based on the bestselling The Monster Book of Manga.One of the first coloring books dedicated solely to creating and coloring manga—Japanese cartooning—characters, Color Manga features mesmerizing fantasy figures from the highly popular The Monster Book of Manga.
£13.09
Federal Street Press Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle
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£20.85
Batsford Ltd Kasparov: How His Predecessors Misled Him About
Book SynopsisOver the past few years the great chess player Garry Kasparov has written five best-selling books praising the contributions to chess made by the previous world champions. The series is called ''My Great Predecessors''. As a reaction to this wonderful series of books, leading chess writer Tibor Károlyi has written this imaginary sixth volume. In gently humorous – but chessically serious – style, the author imagines Kasparov is annotating over 70 of his own lost games, and blaming all these defeats on the bad influence of each of the previous world champions, providing in-depth analysis to show how he was misled by them. The book also serves as a highly instructive, practical chess book – to beat Kasparov, the greatest player of all time, took some pretty special chess, and readers will enjoy learning from this. It is astonishing how the author has managed to find so many games that exhibit uncanny similarities between Kasparov and his predecessors, which makes the content of the book extremely plausible – as if Kasparov himself were writing it. This is a brilliant and totally original chess book that could only have been written by someone with great knowledge of Kasparov and the past world champions.
£13.49
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book Test Your Inner
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£16.14
Rockridge Press Card Games for One or Two: 52 Games to Know and
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£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers ISpy Castles
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points on a visit to a castle with more than 140 things to find. From suits of armour to chamber pots, drawbridges to dungeons, they'll learn all about castles and their history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Birds (ISBN 9780008386450).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.23
Chronicle Books Lets Go to the Mall
Book Synopsis Put on your roller skates and relive the 1980s in this fantabulous activity book for adults and teens. This retro twist on the seek-and-find book features 20 radical scenes of life in the eighties. Explore burger joints, video rental stores, and high school lunch tables, keeping an eye out for fanny packs, cassette players, and other fun hidden objects along the way. Delightfully detailed illustrations offer hours of entertainment, turning a nostalgic childhood activity into a perfect way to unwind after work or chill out with friends. EIGHTIES NOSTALGIA: This is a perfect gift for adults who lived through the eighties and young people who are fascinated by retro aesthetics. Anyone who''s obsessed with the worlds of Stranger Things, Freaks and Geeks, and The Goldbergs will have endless fun poring over this activity book, which is full of clever references to the era. WHERE''S WALDO REIMAGINED: Revisit a class
£11.69
No Starch Press,US Getting Started With Lego Mindstorms: Learn the
Book SynopsisYou've just gotten a LEGO robotics kit. Now what? Getting Started with LEGO Robotics teaches you everything you need to know to go from beginner to proficient robotics engineer, using examples compatible with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and SPIKE Prime sets. You'll be making interactive games, competition-ready autonomous vehicles, and practical inventions like motorized grabbers and recycling sorters in no time. Loads of challenges and open-ended projects will inspire you to try out what you've learned.Trade Review"A MINDSTORMS set will direct you to build and program a robot, but Getting Started with LEGO® MINDSTORMS will tell you how to build and program with its open-ended prompts."—Joe Meno, BrickJournal"Written with a friendly, easy-to-follow voice . . . a supremely intuitive guide that’s meant to foster an interest in programming, building, and working with LEGO Mindstorms robots." —Rosemary Kiladitis, Mom Read It"This book will teach you everything you need to know to go from beginner to proficient robotics engineer."—Mariana Ruiz, GeekDad"A really good introduction to how to use [MINDSTORMS] . . . it's brilliant that the authors are making books like this."—GJBricks"Well thought-out [and] super easy to follow . . . I'd recommend [Getting Started with LEGO® MINDSTORMS] for anyone looking at getting into LEGO MINDSTORMS or LEGO Education Spike as it is a brilliant companion for a beginner." —LEGO BUILDZTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Building Your First RobotChapter 2: Introducing the MINDSTORMS AppChapter 3: Light and SoundChapter 4: Motors and MovementChapter 5: Events and ControlChapter 6: SensorsChapter 7: Operators and Remote ControlChapter 8: Variables, Lists, and My BlocksChapter 9: TroubleshootingChapter 10: Techniques for Better BuildingChapter 11: Fixes for Fables and Fairy Tales
£17.09
Page Street Publishing Co. Magical Mushrooms Coloring Book
Book SynopsisGet Lost in the Fantastical World of Fungi!Embark on a journey of creativity and color as you bring your favorite fungi to life. Dance atop fly agaric with faeries, parachute down with snails onto the spongy tops of white morels or toast scarlet elf cups at a frog tea party. There are shroom houses, cities and even an entire planet all featuring intricate details and lines that will keep you mesmerized for hours. Or ground yourself by coloring in some simple yet stunning pieces such as an overflowing forager's basket or comforting mushroom soup. With the perfect balance of warmth and whimsy, these breathtaking illustrations will transport you to the cozy escape you've been dreaming of.
£17.74
The History Press Ltd Games from Childhood Past: Cats Cradle, Hide and
Book SynopsisGames make up a huge part of childhood, and memories of specific games stay with us throughout our lives. They form an integral part of growing up and stimulate imagination and creativity. From hide and seek to complex card and board games, street games that require no equipment to elaborate rainy day amusements, we all have experience of entertaining ourselves as children.In this fascinating trip down memory lane Caroline Goodfellow explores the history of childhood games and how they have changed throughout the ages. From ancient board games to childhood pastimes of the Middle Ages through to the street games of the 1950s and ’60s and the experiences of children in the current decade, she delves into the differences between games over time and region.Bound to awaken pleasant memories, Games of Childhood Past transports the reader to another time, providing a nostalgic look at how we played.
£12.34
Rockridge Press Chess Strategy for Beginners: Winning Maneuvers
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£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd GameTek
Book SynopsisWhat games can teach us about life, the universe and ourselves. If you shuffle a deck of cards what are the odds that the sequence is unique? What is the connection between dice, platonic solids and Newton's theory of gravity? What is more random: a dice tower or a number generator? Can you actually employ a strategy for a game as basic as Rock-Paper-Scissors? These are all questions that are thrown up in games and life. Games involve chance, choice, competition, innovation, randomness, memory, stand-offs and paradoxes - aspects that designers manipulate to make a game interesting, fun and addictive, and players try to master for enjoyment and winning. But they also provide a fascinating way for us to explore our world; to understand how our minds tick, our numbers add up, and our laws of physics work. This is a book that tackles the big questions of life through the little questions of games. With short chapters on everything from memory games to the Prisoner's Dilemma, to Go
£14.99
Batsford Ltd Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the long success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on today's blockbuster chess player Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen has been the world’s number one player for more than a decade, has won more super-tournaments than anyone ever and is still in his prime. He is the only player to repeatedly win the world championships in classical, speed and blitz chess formats. This book details his remarkable rise and how he acquired the crucial skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess He will defend his world championship title this autumn and if he wins, it will set a record of five championship match victories. This book take you through how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.Trade Review‘For those readers interested in familiarizing themselves with the games of Magnus Carlsen, this book’s chronological presentation of many of his best games will definitely be worth a read’ -- American Chess Magazine‘Soltis has reached new heights with these two new books … the notes provided are pithy, enlightening and accurate’ -- Raymond Keene * The Article *
£999.99
Editorial Fundamentos Lecciones Elementales de Ajedrez
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£11.74
Insight Editions Fantastic Fungi: The Coloring Book
Book SynopsisExplore the fantastic world of fungi with this creative coloring book!The mushroom kingdom is full of mysteries. These strange fruits emerge from a vast network of mycelium with the power to heal, shift consciousness, and potentially save the planet! The critically acclaimed documentary Fantastic Fungi dives deep into the many uses of fungi, from culinary and pharmaceutical applications to environmental impacts, in what has been called “the forefront of a mushroom revolution.” Based on mind-blowing photography by director Louie Schwartzberg, this deluxe coloring book is filled with the gorgeous and exotically beautiful images from the film. Featuring well over a dozen different types of fungi, it also includes information from the companion book Fantastic Fungi so that mushroom enthusiasts can learn more about these incredible organisms. With an array of reds, yellows, greens, and blues that are inherent in the fungi kingdom, this coloring book offers hours of creative and educational relaxation.
£14.40
Random House USA Inc Show Me the Monet: A Card Game for Wheelers and
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£16.69
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Pointless Mini Game
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£10.43
HarperCollins Publishers The Double Dangerous Book for Boys
Book SynopsisSpark your imagination, forge your own adventures and unearth long-lost skills.In this long-awaited follow-up to his much-loved bestseller, written with his sons Cameron and Arthur, Conn Iggulden presents a brand-new compendium of cunning schemes, projects, tricks, games and tales of extraordinary courage.Whether it's building a flying machine (keep your temper with this one) or learning how to pick a padlock (or your own front door, but not someone else's), discovering our forgotten explorers and the world's greatest speeches, or mastering the lauded task of solving a Rubik's cube, The Double Dangerous Book for Boys is the ultimate companion to be cherished by readers and doers of all ages.Trade Review Praise for The Dangerous Book for Boys ‘The perfect handbook for boys and dads' Daily Telegraph 'Full of tips on how to annoy your parents' Evening Standard ‘A new book teaching boys old-fashioned risky pursuits… a bestseller' Daily Mail
£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Fossils and Rocks
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From basalt to sandstone, ammonites to shark teeth, they'll learn all about their appearance, texture, uses and where to find them. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven the Beautiful Language of Flowers
Book SynopsisIn the language of flowers, pansies represent thoughts, peonies indicate good fortune, and red roses stand for affection and romantic love. These 31 realistic images to color depict flowers in natural settings as well as displayed in vases, baskets, and other arrangements. Short captions state the flower''s name and its meaning. Specially designed for experienced colorists, The Beautiful Language of Flowers and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£6.49
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Keep Calm And... Coloring Book
Book SynopsisBased on the British World War II-era "Keep Calm and Carry On" posters, these 31 illustrations suggest ways to remain tranquil, from gardening, reading, and dreaming to drinking tea.
£6.53
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 1 The Telegraph
Book SynopsisPerfect for puzzlers who enjoy lateral thinking and wordplay, this book contains 100 crosswords to provide hours of fun on a daily commute or evening in.This is the first title in a brand new relaunched series from the Telegraph puzzle pages, with all brand new puzzles for 2017.
£8.54
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Roses in Bloom Puzzle
Book SynopsisA glorious 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring botanical art of roses in bloom from the renowned archives of the New York Botanical Garden.This elegant, 1000-piece puzzle portrays a magnificent collection of roses, the flower world''s most iconic bloom. As you piece the puzzle together you will see fabled roses in hues of crimson, peach, lemon and ivory blossom under your hands.
£999.99
Chronicle Books Pickles
Book SynopsisPickles from Ridley’s Games will get people talking!Think you know how your friends feel about the things that really matter? No, we don’t mean politics or the economy; we’re talking pickles, perms, people who eat from your plate—the important stuff! It’s time to uncover the truth. Just remember to keep your cool, okay? There are over 470 love-'em or hate-'em topics to choose from across seven categories: Melody Mayhem, Something Tasty, People Pleaser, Let’s Play, Couch Potato, Been There, and Really Random! As you play, things can get juicy, and by the end, everyone will certainly have learned some truths about each other. This fast-paced party game is often frantic, sometimes thoughtful, and always a jarful of fun. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to say it, rate it, and grab it! Made for friends who think they know everything about each other, Pickles is suit
£20.00
ROBERT FREDERICK Robert Frederick Art Activity Set Paper
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for any budding artist, this set is everything your child will need to embrace their artistic side. Featuring an Elmer plaster model, 6 paints and paintbrush, 10 colouring sheets, 6 crayons, 3 ink stampers and lots of stickers.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Nature Challenge Do it Score it Collins
Book SynopsisTake on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature!Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature and help look after wildlife.From listening to birds to rolling down a hill, making a hedgehog house to planting a tree, they'll learn all about the natural world along the way.As well as activities, it is packed with facts, photos and things to spot that i-SPY fans will love. Once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. Plus there are extra eco points to be scored for doing something to help the planet.For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Seaside Challenge (ISBN 9780008529789).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY My First Park
Book SynopsisThe amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot from seesaws to pedalos, swans to squirrels, children will love learning about nature and the fun things to do at the park.Each colourful, interactive page there are points to collect, fun facts to keep young children entertained, plus stickers to add to each spot. At the end of the book, send off for your super-spotter progress poster!For even more fun check out:i-SPY My First Wildlife (ISBN 9780008529802)i-SPY My First Farm (ISBN 9780008529796)i-SPY My First Things that go (ISBN 9780008529819)i-SPY My First Seaside (ISBN 9780008562670)i-SPY My First Journey (ISBN 9780008562663)i-SPY My First Birds (ISBN 9780008562656)
£6.78
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Camping Challenges
Book SynopsisRanging from the silly to the sublime, once you''ve tried any of the 50 challenges in this brilliant book-and-card set it will become a must-pack for all family camping trips. Featuring 50 boredom-busting ideas, never struggle for something to do on your next camping break with this collection of brilliant challenges. Not only will the cards keep the kids active, engaged, and laughing day or night and whatever the weather, the games are fun for grown-ups to play, too. Challenge themes covered include look-and-find, creative, active, LOL, and more, with each one only ever needing equipment regularly taken on a camping trip or items you can easily find in nature. So whether it''s going on a creepy crawly hunt, taking part in the sleeping bag triathlon, or trying to sing your favourite song around the campfire with eight marshmallows shoved in your mouth, kids and grown-ups are going to love taking part.
£14.20
Dover Publications Inc. Marionettes How to Make Them and Work Them
Book SynopsisMore than 400 illustrations supplement easy-to-follow directions for making puppet heads and bodies, stringing marionettes on one- and two-hand controls, operating the puppets, and putting on your own show.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Noble M Creative Haven the Nutcracker Designs
Book SynopsisCelebrate this holiday classic with 31 beautifully detailed illustrations of Clara, the Nutcracker, the Mouse King, and other characters within intricate borders that incorporate candy canes, snowflakes, and other seasonal motifs.
£7.14
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Magical Manhattan Puzzle
Book SynopsisA New York City-themed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle that features 50 quintessentially New York characters and images painted by two-time Caldecott winner and bestselling author Sophie Blackall.Calling all jigsaw puzzlers and Big Apple fans to the table! The island of Manhattan and 50 New York icons will come to life as you assemble this colorful, 18 x 24-inch puzzle. The vivid, whimsical art by Sophie Blackall includes a slice of pizza, a subway conductor, a Coney Island mermaid, the Circle Line ferry, a pigeon, and more.
£16.31
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth Puzzle
Book SynopsisOur planet comes to life in this gorgeous puzzle featuring art from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky. • Brilliantly colored art from Ignotofsky’s book The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth makes this 500-piece puzzle fun for the whole family.• Tour our planet’s ecosystems large and small as you assemble the puzzle, from reefs, rainforests, and deserts to ponds, backyard gardens, and a single drop of water.• Sturdy puzzle pieces fit perfectly together, are virtually dust-free with minimal glare, and are designed to be easily handled by even young outdoor enthusiasts. Pieces are stored in polybag to avoid damage.• Includes an 18 x 24 in. poster of the finished puzzle’s design for reference.
£16.32
Random House USA Inc Gees Bend Equal Justice
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£22.79
Random House USA Inc Nothing to See Here
Book SynopsisNothing to See Here is the hilariously naughty party game you’ve been missing—use your cards to come up with a “believable” story to explain your way out of any number of outrageously compromising positions.What would you say if you, a florist, got caught half-naked behind the curtains holding a cucumber? Or if you, an electrician, are found under the bed, covered in oil, and bound with fluffy handcuffs?In Nothing to See Here, a raunchy, sex-positive card game, each round has one dealer and two to seven additional players. The dealer comes home to discover a host of random characters in all sorts of shocking positions that lead them to believe their partner is cheating! The players start each round with an identity, location, and physical state card and have to come up with a narrative to explain that there’s nothing to see here—and not get caught in the act. For an extra layer of fun, the dealer and other pl
£16.31
Octopus Publishing Group Border Control Entrance Exam
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£9.50
Running Press Frogger Magnet Set
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£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group 101 Things For Kids To Do Outside
Book SynopsisPacked with games, projects, crafts, experiments and gardening inspiration, 101 Things for Kids to do Outside will have your children racing out to try something new. The huge selection of ideas covers all four seasons and ranges from quick 10-minute activities to a full day of fun. From party games and treasure hunts to simple gardening projects, each idea is simple to follow and illustrated with colour photography, so you can''t go wrong! Activities include building a human sundial, creating an outdoor collage, setting up a wormery, planting a potato tower, making natural inks, flying a homemade kite and playing torch tag. This hands-on guide will help children get the most from being outdoors, and you don''t need a big garden - a local park or small area will suffice. 101 Things for Kids to do Outside is sure to get your kids away from the computer and provide hours of entertainment for the entire family.
£15.29
American Traveler Press Finding Gold in the Desert
Book SynopsisGold is where you find it! With over 50 years of productive experience in the desert, the author shares his techniques and professional knowledge of finding gold in the deserts of the American Southwest. This guidebook includes blueprints for making your own drywasher as well as shortcuts and helpful hints that will speed you on your way to finding your first nugget in the desert.
£8.07
Linden Publishing Co Inc Lets Carve Safe and Fun Woodcarving Projects for
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£20.69
Orion Publishing Co The SelfIsolation Activity Book
Book SynopsisYou might be stuck at home, but that doesn't mean you have to be bored
£8.49
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Blooms Dreams Puzzle
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£22.00
Skyhorse Publishing The Metal Detecting Handbook: The Ultimate
Book SynopsisEnthusiastic and thorough, everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with possibilities, and everything in between.There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and demystifies treasure hunting in Metal Detecting by revealing his most closely guarded secrets and sharing personal stories of success. These valuable lessons and truly amazing treasure hunting stories will make you wonder why you aren’t out there with a metal detector right now!Metal Detecting cuts right through the technical jargon and spells everything out with full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand terms, making this book simple to follow, regardless of your prior treasure-hunting experience. Novices and seasoned veterans will both find plenty of helpful information buried in the pages of this book—Mark shows you how to get out there and claim your own share of treasure, be it gold, silver, meteorites, old coins, jewelry, or relics.What are you waiting for? Grab a copy today and start uncovering history, adventure, and treasure!Trade Review"Outstanding! Mark Smith's Metal Detecting has it all covered." "A good read filled with great tips and information (and humor along the way)." "Absolutely excellent starting place for the beginning detectorist."
£15.44
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Bill Cunningham On the Street Puzzle
Book SynopsisA delightful shaped puzzle capturing the iconic New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham in his signature blue jacket, perched atop his trusty bicycle, with camera in hand.Connect 750 sturdy, premium-quality puzzle pieces to put together a 27 x 23-inch illustration of Bill from the cover of the New York Times bestseller Bill Cunningham: On the Street. This jigsaw, printed with rich hues of blue and metallic gold ink, will delight a wide range of puzzlers and fashion lovers looking to get offline and into a soothing groove.
£19.80
Quercus Publishing Mountains According to G
Book SynopsisCycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the challenge of an iconic mountain. This is Geraint Thomas's inside guide to 25 of the greatest cycling climbs in the world.
£16.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Combat HQ: World War Two Wargame Rules
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£18.99
Insight Editions Rainforest Animals Jigsaw Puzzle
Book SynopsisFrom the canopy to the forest floor, discover the many rare and endangered animals from rainforests around the world with this beautiful 500-piece puzzle.
£14.78
Summersdale Publishers How to Survive the School Lockdown Tips and Ideas
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£6.39
Octopus Publishing Group This Book Will Make You Fall Asleep: Tips,
Book SynopsisYou are feeling sleepy... If you’re tired of sleepless nights, and wish you could drop off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail, then say hello to Kip! Your woolly friend will guide you through this soporific little volume that’s filled with more sheep than you can count and plenty of relaxing puzzles. It’ll have you snoozing in no time.
£7.99
