This Christmas, our Booksellers have been busy curating gifting guides to suit all. Whether you're buying for that cousin who lives to travel, a Cricket obsessed uncle; looking for the perfect gift for little ones, big ones or difficult ones, we've got you covered.
Presenting our Gift Guide for 5-8 Year Olds:
Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne (author), E. H. Shepard (illustrator)
This very special 100th anniversary hardback collection of the classic stories will delight fans of Winnie-the-Pooh young and old. Relive all your favourite moments in the Hundred Acre Wood, brought stunningly to life with the iconic original decorations by E.H.Shepard. A.A.Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children’s classic. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher Robin, he’s never far from an adventure.
Flags
Flags
Jonathan Litton (author), Laura Knowles (author), Natalia Rojas Castro (illustrator)
Every country in the world has a national flag - one country even has two - and there's so much to be learned from these vibrant symbols about the people and places they represent. Discover the druk of Bhutan - its fierce thunder dragon - or how the stunning Southern Cross unites the nations of the Pacific. Learn how each UK country is represented by the Union Flag and how a banner falling from the heavens inspired Denmark to make the world's oldest flag. Divided into sections covering each continent and featuring theme spreads discussing common similarities of flags around the world, this book celebrates each nation's uniqueness and how our identities are closer than we might think! Unfurl each flag and explore the hopes, dreams and ambitions of our world's great nations.
The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse
Hélène Druvert
Holly loves to wander the city streets, collecting fallen leaves and stray flowers, tiny treasures that bring a spot of brightness to her life. But one day she stumbles upon the biggest treasure of all, an amazing forgotten place bursting with life and colour that might change her grey world forever... Filled with intricate lasercuts and glorious images, this gorgeous, large-format book is by Hélène Druvert, the acclaimed author and illustrator of many beloved books for children.
Jamie Smart’s Hero Slam
Jamie Smart’s Hero Slam
Jamie Smart
Hero Slam is a brand-new card game for children and families alike, from the hilariously inventive comic artist Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, Looshkin, Megalomaniacs and more. Dare you set foot inside the Enchanted Forest to face the Great Evil lurking within? Gather together a band of weird and wonderful Heroes as you collect Imps, go on Side Quests and start Fights with your opponents in this fast-p
Firefly
Firefly
Robert Macfarlane (author), Luke Adam Hawker (illustrator)
From two of the UK's best-known book makers, Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker, comes a stunning picture book to ignite wonder in readers everywhere. Written in lyrical verse, this story follows one sun-seeking child who discovers a meadow illuminated by fireflies: “fallen constellations” that dance like stars among the summer grasses, setting fears to flight. Enchanting to read aloud and exquisite to hold in the hand, each scene is rendered in spellbinding detail, showing the power of hope in a world steeped in darkness.
What is a Moomin?
What is a Moomin?
Tove Jansson
This colourful guide introduces the who, what, when and why of the Moomins through 100 iconic objects from in and around Moominvalley, exploring the stories and characters plus the Moomins’ impact in the real world. From the family’s lamp on the veranda to Snufkin’s trusty knapsack, and from the Hobgoblin’s magical hat to Moominpappa’s inky fountain pen, this playful and accessible guide to the Moomins is perfect for new and old fans alike. What is a Moomin? is packed throughout with Tove Jansson's original artwork plus comic strips, quotes from the Moomin books and rarely-seen material from the Moomin archives. With character introductions at the beginning of the book and a visual timeline at the end, this unique introduction for all ages is sure to answer the question of “What is a Moomin?” once and for all.
A Compendium of Curious Contraptions
A Compendium of Curious Contraptions
Anna Goldfield (author), Paula Zamudio (illustrator)
An illustrated guide to some of the most bizarre objects from history by archaeologist Anna Goldfield, including a guessing game for kids to play! Each page contains a mystery item from the past, with a set of clues as to what it was used for. Readers can take a guess before unfolding a giant flap to reveal the answer. Without giving too much away, the book contains Inuit snow goggles, designed to protect eyes from the blinding glare of the ice, an ancient Chinese earthquake detector featuring several metal frogs, and err.. the Royal fistula – an item used to perform delicate surgery on the rear end of King Louis XIV of France. Kids will delight in trying to work out the purpose of the beautiful objects, brought to life by Mexican illustrator Paula Zamudio, and will learn a lot about the cultures that created them – from ancient Rome to Polynesia, and Mesopotamia to Viking Scandinavia.
The Tomorrow Tree
The Tomorrow Tree
Valentina Gottardi (artist), Maciej Michno (author), Danio Miserocchi (author)
For the forest, the death of a tree is not a loss but a new beginning. In this unique exploration of nature’s circle of life, young readers can discover how a tree finds fresh purpose after its life ends. Fallen trees provide food and shelter for living things large and small – from insects, fungi, and flowers to mice and bear cubs. This thoughtful book introduces children to these ecosystems, inviting them to consider life cycles, biodiversity, sustainability, and the environment. With its lush illustrations and informative text, The Tomorrow Tree is a stunning keepsake gift for budding naturalists.
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White (author), Garth Williams (illustrator)
Rediscover this classic, much-loved story by E. B. White, beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams and reissued as a gorgeous full-colour hardback. A perfect gift to read aloud and share with all the family. One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a very clever and very beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate, Charlotte must find an ingenious way to save him.
The Wizard's Guide to Magical Experiments
The Wizard's Guide to Magical Experiments
Amanda Wood (author), Jo Jo Rioux (illustrator)
Welcome to the Touchwood Academy of Magical Thinking, where magical abilities are a must. Kids will discover the thrill of the real-life magic of chemistry with hands-on experiments from the creator of the bestselling Ology books, A.J. Wood. As a 'First Class Wizard,' Wood guides wizards-in-training through dozens of magic tricks and spells that are actually wow-inducing age-appropriate science experiments. Young wizards will stop water from freezing, make endothermic ice cream, create a color-changing potion, discover the magic of crystals and more. At the end of the book, children will earn a certificate that grants them the title of Novice Wizard.
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