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Broken Hearts
Just been dumped? Broken hearted because you have been left and abandoned by someone you needed and loved? This funny, gentle little book is simply the best and kindest gift! -
Sister
To an amazing sister to tell them how lucky you are to have them. -
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Happy Birthday
The perfect gift for a wonderful and absolutely unique person on their birthday! -
Wonderful Africa!
Thank You Africa is a book about this wonderful continent of stupendous beauty, full of optimism, courage, dance and laughter. Africa has an abundance of social skills, people working together with a very real sense of community. Africa is hardworking and dull of verve - with 12 out of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world. Simply put, Africa is on the way up and this book -
Africa! The People's Wisdom
The People’s Wisdom is packed with incredibly rich,fun, clever quotations. The great peoples of Africa seen to have an enduring strength, overcoming disasters, being brave, working hard but above all communicating warmth, joy and hospitality. These are family and people skills the whole world needs, a real wisdom all africans can be proud of. -
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"I paint as a bird sings" ART QUOTATIONS
"It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance… and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process" HENRY JAMES (1843-1916) -
"Sing your song looking up at the sky" OPERA QUOTATIONS
"An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I've left the opera house" MARIA CALLAS -
"All my hurt my garden spade can heal" GARDENING QUOTATIONS
"He who plants a garden plants happiness" CHINESE PROVERB "To dig one's own spade into one's own earth! Has life anything better to offer than this?" BEVERLEY NICHOLS -
To the World's best Mother
Mothers are loved – and needed. That’s the simple message of this happy little book, written and illustrated entirely by children. The children appreciate the strength and love that holds the family together and the fact that mothers often hold down a heavy full time job. They appreciate the hugs, the little things like tying up shoelaces, the bedtime stories. This is one “Thank you” gift that makes all the slog worthwhile! -
To the World's best Dad
Here’s a delightful little book in praise of dads, written with love and affection by children. The words and illustrations are the genuine work of children, sent to us by their teachers. The joy, the laughter, the fun of being with Dad shine through almost every picture and every piece of writing. A Dad is very special – he deserves this little tribute. A Dad does so much: here’s one little book that says, “Thank you. I love you!” -
To the World's best Grandma
Grandmothers are soft, cuddly, kind and gentle. They bake the best cakes, put plasters on sore knees, and help with all manner of problems, from broken teddies to crocodiles under the bed. To the World’s Best Grandma will be treasured because it shows just how much this kindness and care is appreciated by the grandchildren themselves, this little gift says, quite simply, “Thank you Grandma, we adore you.” -
To the World's best Grandpa
Grandfathers always have time to spare. And they are pals to grandchildren. Grandpas can be relied upon to read stories, fix broken bikes, boast about their boyhood exploits and clown with their false teeth. The feeling of companionship and love comes across very strongly in To the World’s Best Grandpa. Written and illustrated by grandchildren themselves, it shows just how loved and appreciated grandpas are. This is a happy little gift that will be treasured for a lifetime -
To Mum (the kindest of ladies)
"If it was not for Mum we would look like a sack of potatoes." Tony Martin age 12 - "If I threw a rock at my mother she'd still love me." - Robby. -
Happy Birthday! (you poor old wreck)
Look on the brighter side of being bald. At least you don't have to wash your hair anymore. Dara O'Connell Age 13 - Take my advice and ignore birthdays unless you want end up old and wrinkled. Susan Curzon Age 12. -
I wish you Happiness
Totally written and illustrated by children, this unique little book is itself a gift of joy, with more than a touch of wisdom thrown in, The children's happiness just bubbles out. Things are magic for them, exciting, fresh as the day. With lives so young, and not yet tainted by habit and boredom, they see things so clearly, with wisdom beyond their years. -
Grandmas and Grandpas you lovable old things
"A grandma is old on the outside and young on the inside" John Wright Age 7. -
For my Dad By Kids
Here's a lovely little book, entirely written by children, in praise of their dads. The love, laughter and fun shine through in all the authentic words and pictures. Thank you to a special dad! -
For my Mum By Kids
Mothers are appreciated, loved and needed. The genuine words and pictures are all by children; showing just how much they appreciate the love and strength mums put into holding a family together. A very special thank you to Mum! -
Calm Days 365
This is a lovely collection... with a different, stunning illustration for every single day of the year, each one selected to match a quotation from the world's most thoughtful writers. You will love the feelings of serenity and calm that are engendered within these 365 pages. With this collection on your desk you will find a deep sense of personal peace.... A beautiful collection, and invaluable gift. -
Mother 365
This is a beautiful gift for a mother. It is designed to sit by her bedside table or desk, to remind her every single day of her life, just how much she is appreciated and loved — for her hard work, kindness and constant love. -
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