{"title":"Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"5-minute-nature-story-book","title":"5 minute nature story book","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eAge range: 2+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eWritten by Gabby Dawnay; illustrated by Mona K\u003cbr\u003eBoard Book Set; 105 x 105 x 105 mm; 40pp\u003cbr\u003ePublished July 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eIntroduce your child to simple science concepts in this giftable set of 5-minute nature stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for children aged 2+, the box set includes:\u003cbr\u003e· \u003ci\u003eLittle Mushroom\u003c\/i\u003e: a first book of fungi\u003cbr\u003e· \u003ci\u003eLittle Bee\u003c\/i\u003e: a first book of pollination\u003cbr\u003e· \u003ci\u003eLittle Plant\u003c\/i\u003e: a first book of photosynthesis\u003cbr\u003e· \u003ci\u003eLittle Frog\u003c\/i\u003e: a first book of metamorphosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eGABBY DAWNAY is a children's writer, scriptwriter and poet. She has been 'poet-in-residence' for the children's art and science magazine, 'OKIDO' since 2007 and co-adapted and developed the magazine for children's television, where it became hit CBeebies animated pre-school show: 'Messy goes to OKIDO!' Gabby wrote for series one and two, available to watch on BBC iPlayer, Netflix and YouTube, and is currently writing for series three. She has written for the Children's TV Classic series, Postman Pat, 'Rhyme Time Town' for Dreamworks, and several other animated series, including a Chinese animated series.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eMONA K is an illustrator with a passion for all things quaint, cute and whimsical. She loves to dabble in mixed media and traditional crafts. She was born in Bulgaria and is now based in the Netherlands. She graduated with a bachelor's in graphic design and discovered a pull towards book illustration in her last two semesters and has been pursuing illustrative work and anything associated with creating cheeky characters since 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47866768982174,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/5153\/1934\/files\/5minute1.jpg?v=1781722670"},{"product_id":"the-stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of","title":"The stuff that stuff is made of","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eThings We Make With Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eAge range: 7+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eWritten by Jonathan Drori; illustrated by Raxenne Maniquiz and Jiatong Liu\u003cbr\u003eHardback; 310 x 256 mm; 64pp\u003cbr\u003ePublishing 25 September 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e‘A lush botanical bounty' – Kirkus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e'A highly recommended purchase for botany sections that are lacking a fun encyclopedic element' – School Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eDiscover the incredible things we make with plants with best-selling author and science communicator, Jonathan Drori.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eDid you know that there’s seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tyres? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eMeticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eDiscover how:\u003cbr\u003e-    Dandelions can turn into tires\u003cbr\u003e-    Papyrus is pressed into paper\u003cbr\u003e-    Cacao becomes chocolate\u003cbr\u003e-    Baobab trees transform into rope\u003cbr\u003e-    Cotton is spun into banknotes\u003cbr\u003e-    Bamboo helps people as well as pandas\u003cbr\u003e-    And much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eWith 30 beautifully crafted stories throughout history and from all around the world, this book entwines plant science with human history and technology and is a beautiful botanical gift to explore and treasure for readers 7-70 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eJONATHAN DRORI CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project and Cambridge Science Centre, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and The Woodland Trust. He is on the board of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, and is a Fellow of the Linnean Society, the Zoological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. He continues to take a keen interest in plants; especially economic botany, ethnopharmacology and plant genetic resources, and has accompanied several Kew botanical expeditions, making short films about their discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eRAXENNE MANIQUIZ is an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Philippines, whose work is often bursting with native botanicals. No matter the subject matter, her skillful handling of deep, painterly strokes, and brilliant contrasting colours always breeds beautiful results. Raxenne's finely textured illustrations and signature colourful backgrounds have emblazoned branding campaigns, product packaging, apparel, stationery and murals, not to mention lighting up multiple publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eJIATONG LIU is a Chinese born illustrator who lives in London. He went to Kingston university to study illustration in 2019. After finishing his master's degree, he became a freelance illustrator and teacher in 2021. As a young talent illustrator, he has won several prestigious awards for his illustration work during these two years, including Communication Arts, Young Ones ADC and 3X3 award. Liu has developed quite a distinctive style that reflects the visuals of his wildest dreams. His ability to manifest the world from his imagination into these unique pieces makes him a true visionary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47866775732382,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/5153\/1934\/files\/Stuff1.webp?v=1781723084"},{"product_id":"footballing-fairy","title":"Footballing Fairy","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eA fun rhyming text that brings together two worlds: fairy tales and football!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eAge range: 4+\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Elli Woollard\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by Irina Avgustinovich\u003cbr\u003eHardback; 280 x 240 mm; 32 pp\u003cbr\u003ePublished February 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eFemi liked flying and trying out twirls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd drawing big dragons, and plunging for pearls,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut the one thing that Femi adored most of all…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e…was to pick up and flick up and kick up a ball!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eMeet Femi – a fairy who’s more interested in playing football than granting wishes. 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Then go outside and explore… and see what you find when you take the time to slow down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eRACHEL WILLIAMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e studied literature before becoming an editor and publisher of children's books. 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She lives in the vibrant city of Bristol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47866869973150,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/5153\/1934\/files\/Slowdown1.webp?v=1781728921"},{"product_id":"letters-from-the-north-pole","title":"Letters from the North Pole","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eRead five letters from Santa Claus himself in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #00aaff; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eAge range: 3 - 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eWritten by Annie Atkins; illustrated by Fia Tobing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eHardback; 210 x 270 mm; 48pp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003ePublished 08th October 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 19.2pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eFive children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back! Discover five letters from Santa that children can pull out and read, each accompanied by a blueprint for their gift made by the elves in Santa's Workshop. In each letter the hidden world of the North Pole is revealed, from how reindeer can sleep standing up to what snacks Santa would like left out on Christmas Eve and how he gets round the world so quickly. But will the gifts the children have requested be made in time?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis nostalgic, festive tale is written and art directed by Annie Atkins, the legendary film prop designer of \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Budapest Hotel,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsle of Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBox Trolls\u003c\/i\u003e, and beautifully illustrated by Fia Tobing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delightfully festive book for children aged 3+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· Features five real letters from the North Pole for children to pull out and open\u003cbr\u003e· A first children's book from film designer Annie Atkins with North Pole ephemera, stamps and letterheads designed by her\u003cbr\u003e· A charming read aloud story perfect for curling up with at Christmas time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 6; background: white; margin: 26.4pt 0cm 21.6pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1f1f1f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.4pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 19.2pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003eANNIE ATKINS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #9c9c9c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: #2000; mso-fareast-language: #2000;\"\u003e is a graphic designer and prop maker for film and television. Her first job after graduating was on the third season of \u003ci\u003eThe Tudors\u003c\/i\u003e, creating the calligraphy for Henry the Eighth's death warrants (among other things). She is known for her work with Wes Anderson on \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Budapest Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e, which won The Academy Award for Best Production Design at the 87th Academy Awards. Since then, she has worked again with Wes Anderson on \u003ci\u003eIsle of Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe French Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e. Annie's first book, \u003ci\u003eFake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams, and Prison Escape Maps\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 2020 by Phaidon. Annie lives in Dublin, Ireland, where she teaches workshops out of her studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIA TOBING\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator from Jakarta, Indonesia. She currently lives in Perth, Australia. Drawing has always been in her heart since she was little. Her lifelong passion for picture books and drawing has driven her to become a children's illustrator. Working mainly digitally, she loves creating cute characters and whimsical illustrations. She discovers inspiration from childhood memories, nature, animated movies, and children's books. When taking a break, she spends most of her time with her family, watching movies, or drawing on her sketchbook while enjoying a cup of hot tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47866879082654,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/5153\/1934\/files\/Letters1.webp?v=1781729168"},{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-joy","title":"The little Book of Joy","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eFind a different way to spread joy every day of the year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eAge range: 3+\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Joanne Ruelos Diaz; illustrated by Annelies Draws\u003cbr\u003eHardback; 210 x 128 mm; 368pp\u003cbr\u003ePublished September 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\"Share joy everyday with this book packed with fun facts and activities.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e—\u003cbr\u003eThe Bookseller\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eDiscover 365 ways to share joy every day with this little book packed with fun facts, mindful activities, trivia, birthdays, and international days relating to each day of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eBe inspired by famous people on their birthdays; learn how to spot and find flowers throughout each season; create your own gratitude jar; learn how to make pastries; make a gift for someone you love; discover the pleasure of letter writing; and find joy in a rainy day. 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With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: \u003cbr\u003e- Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear\u003cbr\u003e- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl\u003cbr\u003e- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox\u003cbr\u003e- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family\u003cbr\u003e- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny\u003cbr\u003e- Pick the Perfect Tree with Bear\u003cbr\u003e- Make Gift Wrap with the Squirrel Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eWith a gorgeous gold foil case and red ribbon tie that makes this a perfect gift for Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003eFREYA HARTAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: #2000;\"\u003e is a UK based artist specialising in children's books, and the illustrator of the internationally bestselling Slow Down and Brown Bear Wood series. 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