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Christmas

One Christmas Wish
30 Nov 2017

One Christmas Wish

by Zoe | posted in: Emily Sutton, Katherine Rundell | 40

With all the classic Christmassy magic of that archetypal seasonal story The Nutcracker, One Christmas Wish by Katherine Rundell and illustrated by Emily Sutton is the perfect book to get you in the mood for the season of good will, … Continued

Chocolate, Christmas, Edible Books, Giveaways
Wrapping paper and cards for book lovers
4 Dec 2015

Wrapping paper and cards for book lovers

by Zoe | posted in: Playing by the book | 9

Some of us might be just a few weeks away from giving a book or two to people we love. In light of this I’ve been playing around with making some appropriate wrapping paper using images in the public domain … Continued

Cards, Christmas, presents
Handmade Christmas (book) decorations inspired by Ernest and Celestine
12 Dec 2013

Handmade Christmas (book) decorations inspired by Ernest and Celestine

by Zoe | posted in: Gabrielle Vincent | 11

A good story can right the world. It can draw you back from lonely grumpiness, or fed-up tiredness. It can make you feel human and connected once again. And this truth is at the gentle heart of Ernest & Celestine: … Continued

Bears, Behaviour (good or bad), Books in translation, Christmas, Friendship, Winter

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