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Hopes & Wishes For You is a very special book for a very special little person. This delightful gift book filled with hopes and wishes to help and guide a child as they grow. The story follows a charming little rabbit on a colourful journey with a heartfelt hope or wish on each spread and makes a lovely gift for a baby shower, new-born or young person's birthday, Christmas, Christening present or just as a lovely book for reading together. Written by award winning author Helen Stephens, this hardback gift book has 32 pages, each of which is beautifully illustrated with a hope or wish for the child as they grow. For example: * I hope you will be happy and take the time to smile, laugh and have fun. * I wish for you to be confident . . . surround yourself with people who will not only tell you that they love you, but will show you that they love you. With space for a personalised message in the front, this hardback book makes a wonderful keepsake gift to help and guide a child through their life.

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A multi-award-winning childhood journal covering the first 18 years together, designed to help you create a unique keepsake your child will treasure forever This fabric-covered, beautifully colour illustrated journal, complete with foil blocking detail, has been lovingly created featuring charming little rabbits, penguins, llamas and other animals. It references parent details, but not specifically mothers or fathers, and is therefore suitable for all families. With spaces for photos and memorabilia, it provides prompts to help parents chronicle family experiences and unrepeatable moments, including the child’s growth, development and personality, precious family memories and the wonderful emotional journey.As a parent, there’s often little time to sit down and reflect, let alone write down key memories. With The Story Of Us, start a new tradition and allow just an hour or two each year, perhaps on your child’s birthday, to reminisce about the year gone by. The guided prompts will help you to record what would otherwise so easily get forgotten. Once completed, the journal can be passed on to your child as a very precious keepsake.•A section per year of your child’s life•Spaces for precious photos•Captures your child’s growth, development and personality, plus family memories•Prompts to reflect on how you feel about the year, to record family adventures, hopes and dreams as well as predictions•Carefully worded prompts mean that The Story Of Us is suitable for journaling the childhood of an adopted child•Removable printed belly bandAs well as for your own child, The Story Of Us makes a lasting gift for any new baby celebration such as a baby shower, christening or naming ceremony, or for a first birthday.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love that this journal follows on from Bump To Birthday, but it doesn’t have to. The journal is high quality, with a lovely fabric and gold cover, and thick internal pages. Each page is beautifully illustrated, with a lovely section for each year to be completed. The prompts are well thought through and there’s space for photographs. A great way to celebrate the anniversary of your child’s arrival.•Portrait 24.2 x 17.2cm•160 pages of 140gsm uncoated, acid-free paper•Hardback book•Green fabric cover with gold foil blocking and colour internal pages•Colour coordinated end papers, head and tail band, ribbon bookmark•Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials•Designed and published in the UK

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A must have, high quality combined pregnancy and first year journal with details of baby's development on a week-by-week basis with prompts for parents to chronicle their pregnancy, birth and baby's first year. A multi award winning journal, this fabric covered & foil blocked version of Bump to Birthday has been redesigned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this million copy selling gift. It has been beautifully illustrated and features a little rabbit and friends, the journal provides key information each week, with lovely quotes and questions that will inspire any parent-to-be to capture the unique story of the journey of pregnancy and baby’s precious first year. Bump to Birthday provides week-by-week information on the developing bump with prompts to enable parents to tell their own remarkable story and record unique, unrepeatable experiences. With spaces for photos and scan images, footprints and gifts, the journal records the pregnancy journey, hopes and dreams, the birthing experience, and all the special moments with the new baby - from first movements to first smile, first Christmas to first birthday. A wonderful way to record all those joyous moments that are so easily forgotten. *in this journal reference is made to the parents not specifically a named father and can be completed just by the mother.

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From the creator of the How to Hide a Lion series, Helen Stephens, comes a hilarious, warm-hearted ode to pets.This is a book about a very real life, very naughty dog called Peggy. Peggy loves to leap on the bed in the morning, sticking her hairy bottom in Dad's face. Peggy that loves to roll around on everything stinky and smelly she can find: stinky seaweed; soggy, washed-up old wellies; and worst of all? POOP! And that's not even the naughtiest thing she does Do you think her family loves her anyway? Well, look at that little face how could they not? A happy, big-hearted celebration about our much-cherished dog members of the family, despite their messy, noisy and very (very) smelly flaws.

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How does a very small girl hide a very large lion? Lions aren't allowed at school, but Iris's lion doesn't want to be left behind. He even stows away on the school trip to the museum, causing much madness and mayhem as he hides among the exhibits. But when the school bus breaks down, it's time for the lion to be a hero. The third warm and funny adventure in the bestselling How to Hide a Lion series is guaranteed to delight children everywhere. Helen's warm, witty, wonderful illustrations have garnered international acclaim. Exquisite illustrations and a perfect read-aloud text. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES How to Hide a Lion How to Hide a Lion from Grandma How to Hide a Lion at Christmas

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Gracie Grabbit is going to the zoo with her dad, but she has one problem – her dad's a cheeky robber! She needs to stop him spoiling her day, but how? Luckily, a friendly tiger is on hand to help out – with lots of fun and mix-ups along the way. Introducing a brand-new cast of characters, Gracie Grabbit and the Tiger is a very funny, exciting picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Helen Stephens. Painted in Helen's much-loved retro style. A perfect gift book from the much-loved creator of the How to Hide a Lion series. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams

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How does a very small girl hide a very large lion? It's not easy, but Iris has to do her best, because mums and dads can be funny about having a lion in the house. Luckily, there are lots of good places to hide a lion - behind the shower curtain, in your bed, and even up a tree. But Iris can't hide her lion forever, and when her mum discovers him, he has to run away and hide all on his own. When the lion sees three robbers stealing from the town hall, it's his chance to show everyone that he is, after all, a kind (and very brave) lion – just like Iris always said. The first irresistible picture book about Iris and her lion. A heart-warming story about a very special friendship, with a wonderfully heroic ending. Painted in Helen Stephens' much-loved retro style. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES How to Hide a Lion from Grandma How to Hide a Lion at School How to Hide a Lion at Christmas

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How does a very small girl hide a very large lion? When Grandma comes to stay, Iris has to hide her lion, as grandmas can get anxious if they find a lion in the house. But Grandma is acting suspiciously, too, and Iris is sure she has a secret of her own. To Iris's great surprise, it turns out that Grandma is hiding a bear in her bedroom! This warm and funny follow-up to the prize-winning, bestselling picture book, How to Hide a Lion, is certain to be another winner with children everywhere. Helen's warm, witty, wonderful illustrations have garnered international acclaim. Exquisite illustrations and a perfect read-aloud text. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES How to Hide a Lion How to Hide a Lion at School How to Hide a Lion at Christmas

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All the best words of wisdom from experienced mums are compiled in this charming little book, sharing tips and advice to make life that little bit easier during pregnancy and motherhood. Ideal for a handy bedside pick-me-up when a mum is tired and overwhelmed and in need of a little thought gem to keep her going. Readers are treated to a tip per page, making the book easy to dip into when a little guiding light is needed. From time and money saving tips and gentle ways of steering your child towards good eating and sleeping routines, to coping with the mountain of advice offered. There are sections on birth, feeding, weaning, changing, clothing, sleeping, playing, learning, travel, you and also twins. A thoughtful gift to celebrate pregnancy, for any new baby celebration or a baby shower. To create a gorgeous gift set these books and journals are a lovely accompaniment: Bump To Birthday The Story Of Us Hopes & Wishes Here are some example tips from this gift book: • Clothes can fit again once your toddler stops wearing nappies so don't be too keen to get rid of those little outfits. • Leave nursery school with conviction when you drop your child off - say goodbye and don't linger as this may upset your child. • Take a spare set of clothes for your child (and you if possible) on day trips. You will need them on at least one occasion! • Let yourself ask for help. It could be the best thing you ever do. Made with paper & love, from you to me. Why we love it Lovely illustrations on super soft, silky paper make this a sensational gift for new parents. We love the fact that these tips are all from new mums, and it’s great to see that parents of twins and their top tips have been included.

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Michael Morpurgo and Helen Stephens' classic Christmas story, now in a brand-new larger gift format – the perfect Christmas gift! High in the mountains of Switzerland, lives a terrible dragon.In the village below, the people do everything they can to keep the dragon away.But one day, a little girl called Mimi finds a baby dragon. The little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to help the little dragon find his way home … A wonderful story about friendship, courage and adventure, perfect for sharing with the whole family.

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The son of a gypsy woman, Sebastien is found as a newborn baby in the Alps and brought up by Cesar and his grandchildren Angelina and Jean. Born on the same day, Belle is a beautiful white Pyrenean Mountain Dog who has been neglected and passed on from owner to owner, until one day she escapes from a kennel. When Sebastien rescues the runaway Belle from the wrath of the villagers, the boy and the dog form a lifelong friendship and embark on exciting adventures in the mountains. First published in 1965 to coincide with the internationally successful television series of the same name, Belle and Sebastien is a heart-warming story of camaraderie, adventure and freedom. Available for the first time into English, this edition Includes extra material for young readers, including a section on the book, information about the author and a test-yourself quiz.

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This is the picture book for every little one's shelf, about how sometimes the smallest people make the biggest difference. A beautiful owl lives in the tree outside Ben’s house. Ben calls him Mr Hoot. When grown-ups want to chop down Mr Hoot’s tree, Ben has to act fast to save him. This warm, funny and inspiring story shows how we can all protect the wildlife that lives all around us. With characteristic warmth and humour, Helen Stephens’ exquisite new picture book celebrates the precious wildlife that lives all around us, and shows how even the smallest of us can help to protect it. Hugely topical: a warmly funny environmental book with heart – will inspire children to look out for, love and protect their local wildlife Striking cover design with gold foil – a perfect gift book Helen Stephens is an Instagram star with nearly 20,000 followers. She also launched her own online illustration course, The Good Ship Illustration

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Having a lion as a best friend can be tricky! Iris and her lion go everywhere together. But when Christmas comes and the family are going away, Mum says the lion must stay behind. After all, you can’t take a lion on a train. Luckily the lion has other ideas. He sets off on a festive, snowy adventure to find Iris – and almost bumps into Father Christmas! The fourth irresistible picture book about Iris and her lion is destined to be a Christmas classic. A fabulous festive adventure, full of warmth, humour, snow – and Santa! With dazzling foiled cover. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES How to Hide a Lion How to Hide a Lion from Grandma How to Hide a Lion at School

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My Wish For Christmas is a heartfelt story about why Christmas is so special memorable and makes a wonderful Christmas Eve bedtime story or Christmas Day gift. Beautifully illustrated it narrates the story of why Christmas is remembered by the rabbit, the fox, the bear, the bird, the mouse and the deer. Do you know how the rabbit got her white fluffy tail, or the mouse his pink tail? Why does the dear have antlers or the fox have a white beard? Find out how with this delightful colour illustrated gift book. My Wish For Christmas tells the story of why the animals remember the magic of Christmas and ends with the most precious childhood wish of all - to always remind us of the importance of Christmas. With space for a personalised message in the front, this hardback book makes a marvellous festive keepsake gift.

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A beautiful, lyrical story of a little boy and his two best friends, told in enchanting verse by renowned poet Owen Sheers and magnificently illustrated by award-winning artist Helen Stephens.Poet Owen Sheers and award-winning illustrator Helen Stephens have beautifully imagined the story of a little boy named Drew who sets off on an adventure with his best friends, Bunny and Moo. As the three fly around the world on a magic rug, powered by the friendship they share, they run into pirates and trouble on the dark sea. Can the three best friends find what they need to return home?

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Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples... Much-loved classics that feature in the collection include Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rumplestiltskin, These timeless tales are vivaciously retold by Margaret Mayo, who perfectly captures their enchantment. The highly illustrated edition features artwork by Helen Stephens, whose colourful sketches deliver the stories to their dramatic full potential.

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