A quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives.
Graboff’s three sons helped him to research this book by studying their cat, Tarzan.
The Buildings That Made London by David Long ill. Josie Shenoy
Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London’s most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VIII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace, and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London’s very own tropical rainforest.
This beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.
Hello Nature (Activity Cards) by Nina Chakrabarti and Anna Claybourne
Really useful set of nature activity cards for primary aged children (from Laurence King Publishing), pleasingly designed by the illustrator Chakrabarti with inviting accessible instructions and information written by experienced non-fiction author, Anna Claybourne.
There are 20 double-sided, sturdy thick cards in total categorised into
PARK & GARDEN
WATER
BEACH
FOREST & TREES
ANYWHERE
Perfect to share between groups of children and a handy aid for KS2 classteachers.
Held In Love by Dawn Casey ill. Oamul Lu
Reflective and sincere, its intimate yet universal message, eloquently depicted with beguiling, painterly artwork, will resonate with new parents the world-over. This is the perfect gift for new parents.
Lovely artwork by the Chinese illustrator Oamul Lu.
Edward Ardizzone by Alan Powers
This book provides the first fully illustrated survey of Ardizzone’s work, analysing his activity as an artist and illustrator in the context of 20th-century British art, illustration, printing and publishing. Copiously illustrated with many previously unpublished images, Edward Ardizzone: Artist and Illustrator also contributes more broadly to the current reassessment and investigation of mid-20th-century British art and illustration.
Bookworm: A Memoir of Childhood Reading by Lucy Mangan
“You don’t need to have enjoyed the same books as she has to recognise the pure, life-affirming joy of reading that Bookworm celebrates so eloquently.” Fiona Noble OBSERVER
Tales From Nature (Board Books): Bird and Rabbit
Two board books (the first in a new wildlife series from QED), introducing nature to toddlers – simple, entertaining storylines with an animal character as the focus.
Bird is illustrated by Olivia Cosneau who lives and works near Nantes, France.
Rabbit is illustrated by Magali Attiogbe.
The Illustrated Dust Jacket 1920-1970 by Martin Salisbury
Superb book by Martin Salisbury, Course Leader for MA in Children’s Book Illustration and Director at the Centre for Children’s Book Studies at Anglia Ruskin University.
From the 1920s, as the potential for the book’s protective wrapping to be used for promotion and enticement became clear, and artists and illustrators on both sides of the Atlantic applied their talents to this particular art form.
Rising to the wide-ranging challenges posed by format and subject matter, artists and illustrators including John Piper, Edward Bawden and John Minton in the UK and Ben Shahn, Edward Gorey and George Salter in the USA, brought their unique personal vision to bear on the world of books.
Many of their designs reflect the changing visual styles and motifs of the period, including Bloomsbury, Art Deco, Modernism, postwar neo-romanticism and the Kitchen Sink School.
A wonderful gift for any bibliophile.
Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell
A beautiful gift edition containing two wintery short stories, decorated throughout for the first time with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Simini Blocker.
Midnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year’s Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . .
Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan.
Midnights was previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins and Kindred Spirits was previously published as a World Book Day title.
Hetty Feather’s Christmas by Jacqueline Wilson
Cosy up for Christmas with this brand-new festive story, starring everyone’s favourite Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather – includes facts about how Victorians spent their Christmas.
Waterstones