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Stunning Children’s Gift Books
November 21, 2021 | Blog > News > Stunning Children’s Gift Books
This Christmas you might be looking for something a little bit special to give to a child. Everyone has special books that they remember from their own childhood, and here at The Bookery we have been bowled over by some of the incredibly beautiful new gift books that have arrived recently. We’re sure that these will become those special books that be treasured for a lifetime.
The Snow Queen
Hans Christian Anderson & Lesley Barnes
Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale (and inspiration for Disney’s Frozen) is brought to life with enchanting pop-up scenes on every page. Lose yourself in the magic!
Bandoola
William Grill
Tells the epic story of a group of 53 elephants and over 200 refugees fleeing Burma during WWII. Fascinating and almost hypnotic illustrations from the award-winning artist William Gill.
Journey To The River Sea
Eva Ibbotson & Katie Hickey
This brand new, fully illustrated 20th Anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson’s award-winning modern classic is perfect for reading together. The story of Maia, an orphan sent to live with relatives in the Amazon rainforest is full of mystery and wonder, a pure delight.
Hide And Seek History: The Greeks
Jonny Marx & Chaaya Prabhat
Learn fascinating history and mythology of the Ancient Greeks in this gorgeously illustrated large format lift-the-flap book. Beautifully designed, intelligently laid out, and robust enough to withstand repeat reading. Recommended for children 7 and up.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone MinaLima Edition
JK Rowling & The MinaLima Studio
Fully illustrated and featuring exquisitely engineered interactive elements designed by the team behind the Fantastic Beasts films. Open Harry’s Hogwarts letter, explore the entrance to Diagon Ally, and more. A spellbinding introduction to the world of Harry Potter.
Lyra's Oxford
Philip Pullman & Christopher Wormell
Illustrated in full colour with Chris Wormell’s mesmerising linocuts, this new edition tells a story of Lyra and Pan set two years after the events of His Dark Materials. Utterly captivating.
Once Upon a Tune : Stories from the Orchestra
James Mayhew
A beautifully illustrated collection of stories that have inspired some of the world’s greatest music, including The Hall Of The Mountain King, The Flight Of The Bumblebee and William Tell. A wonderful idea for a book to read together whilst the music plays.
