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Paperback. Condición: New. Gray, Lorna Ilustrador. "Writing birthday telegrams - the Queen's favourite time of day. Bringing joy to all who opened them, both near and far away ." But wait! Oh no! Queen Liz has missed her oldest friend Nessie's birthday! A royal invitation to come to the palace is quickly sent - and the chef needs help choosing the menu. But what does a queen give a monster for tea? And what astonishing secret has Nessie been hiding all this time? This is a very royal story about the day the Loch Ness Monster met the Queen in a new chapter book edition for young readers. WINNER of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023.

Paperback. Condición: New. Lorna Gray Ilustrador. "As the sun rose over the brow of the hill and turned each blade of grass a shade of golden green, Ghillie slowly opened his eyes ." Disaster! When Ghillie the giant redwood tree wakes after his winter sleep, he has a fright. His best friend Willow has fallen in a storm! Can Ghillie, Ember the squirrel and the badgers put her back together again? And what surprise of her own does Willow have in store? **Includes special reference section with arborist Joe Robson** A beautiful story about the secret life of trees for all ages.

Paperback. Condición: New. Gray, Lorna Ilustrador. "Writing birthday telegrams - the Queen's favourite time of day. Bringing joy to all who opened them, both near and far away ." But wait! Oh no! Queen Liz has missed her oldest friend Nessie's birthday! A royal invitation to come to the palace is quickly sent - and the chef needs help choosing the menu. But what does a queen give a monster for tea? And what astonishing secret has Nessie been hiding all this time? This is a very royal story about the day the Loch Ness Monster met the Queen in a new chapter book edition for young readers. WINNER of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023.

Paperback. Condición: New. Lorna Gray Ilustrador. "As the sun rose over the brow of the hill and turned each blade of grass a shade of golden green, Ghillie slowly opened his eyes ." Disaster! When Ghillie the giant redwood tree wakes after his winter sleep, he has a fright. His best friend Willow has fallen in a storm! Can Ghillie, Ember the squirrel and the badgers put her back together again? And what surprise of her own does Willow have in store? **Includes special reference section with arborist Joe Robson** A beautiful story about the secret life of trees for all ages.

Paperback. Condición: New. "I would like to insist that you call me by my full title - Thunder, the Magnificent Stag Beetle, Lord of the Log Pile ." Thunder loves his home in Dudley's log pile. He is the only stag beetle and he doesn't care if the other creatures think he isn't very kind or friendly. But when a new stag beetle arrives, the hedgehog, the insects and the mice are worried. Thunder will be truly angry! Luckily, a wise bee steps in before life at the log pile gets ruined forever. Why is it good to share the log pile? Thunder has to find out . A beautiful story for all ages from the award-winning nature series.

Paperback. Condición: New. "You are my destiny, The compass points to you, You can have the best of me, When I get back to you" A poetry collection written with humour and honesty in the cab of his truck - HGV driver Michael John Evans takes a fresh look at the call of home and family, and his most precious corners of the UK as he experiences life on the road.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Eyes like blue diamonds, a smile that captivates the heart Floating on the clouds I have no wings I am not a bird but I watch from a distance Listen can you hear it, the whisper of the wind Circling around me" My Very Tree is Beverley Gordon's brilliant and original debut poetry collection. Personal and full of the unexpected, this is a lively expression of identity and freedom.

Paperback. Condición: New. "They couldn't see who the captivating voice belonged to . Who could it be?"All the birds in Dudley's garden love the bird table, but when the snow comes, Billy and Betty Bluetit, Robin, Mr Magpie, and all the other birds start to get cross.  The sparkly starlings are eating all the food and the greedy goldfinches are fighting again. Robin keeps shouting, giving everyone a headache. But who is that singing? What is there to be happy about in the middle of winter? The birds have to find out . The beautiful fourth story for all ages from the creators of the award-winning Dudley's Garden series about positivity and helping birds in the garden'Just so pretty and so idyllic. I found myself dreaming of a garden like Dudley's' Reader Review'The environmental message of the book has made our family walks all the more exciting as our boys (3 and 7) now look for 'Thunder' in logpiles and leaves' Reader Review 'Lovely book which encourages children to learn from Dudley and the wildlife' Reader Review 'This delightful book series will have a positive influence on children and impart valuable lessons about the natural world. It will no doubt create budding environmentalists worldwide and encourage an appreciation for the planet' The Golden Wizard Book Prize 'A great message for children . A beautiful book with heart'  Reader Review.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Memories like autumn leaves blow across my path, seeking refuge in their own dark space" Solitary, beautiful, lyrical - Julie Wiltshire weaves a tapestry of loss, grief and redemption in the Cotswold landscape. Original poetry in a stunning new collection.

Paperback. Condición: New. "You see me at my worst, you see me at my bestI have been used, I have been abused I have been broken, I have been mended, I have been lied to.I have been called all sort of names I have been the cause of everything broken, so they claimWho am I?I am the one that catches you when you fall" Love has many layers. This heartfelt collection of original poetry explores the ups and downs of life's relationships. A beautiful study of the power of personal connection.

Paperback. Condición: New. Gray, Lorna Ilustrador. "Fluffy was covered all over in thick, black fur and he was - well - fluffy ."; Fluffy the cat likes the quiet life. Unfortunately, he has a lot of cousins and aunts and uncles who love to squabble and fight and sing. And he is never allowed indoors, even in winter. It is very ANNOYING!; After he gets lost in the snow, he discovers that he is very good at sneaking into houses at night. And some houses have a welcoming cat flap, a nice soft rug and a forgotten bowl of food .; A funny and heartwarming true story about a stray cat in search of a home.

Paperback. Condición: New. "I see the hut, its weathered state a focus for an artist's eye; worn and brown amid white-gold sand, a shape to break blue sea and sky ." Cumbria, Spain, Devon and France - a beautiful poetry collection written on location. Hilda Cochrane sets out on a journey filled with humour and a magical sense of place.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Dear neighbour, What a good idea. People don't talk any more . From your neighbour a long distance away" A connection is forged between people a world apart. Insightful and full of humour, this is a beautiful portrait of a community built by letters.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Eyes like blue diamonds, a smile that captivates the heart Floating on the clouds I have no wings I am not a bird but I watch from a distance Listen can you hear it, the whisper of the wind Circling around me" My Very Tree is Beverley Gordon's brilliant and original debut poetry collection. Personal and full of the unexpected, this is a lively expression of identity and freedom.

Paperback. Condición: New. "I would like to insist that you call me by my full title - Thunder, the Magnificent Stag Beetle, Lord of the Log Pile ." Thunder loves his home in Dudley's log pile. He is the only stag beetle and he doesn't care if the other creatures think he isn't very kind or friendly. But when a new stag beetle arrives, the hedgehog, the insects and the mice are worried. Thunder will be truly angry! Luckily, a wise bee steps in before life at the log pile gets ruined forever. Why is it good to share the log pile? Thunder has to find out . A beautiful story for all ages from the award-winning nature series.

Paperback. Condición: New. "They couldn't see who the captivating voice belonged to . Who could it be?"All the birds in Dudley's garden love the bird table, but when the snow comes, Billy and Betty Bluetit, Robin, Mr Magpie, and all the other birds start to get cross.  The sparkly starlings are eating all the food and the greedy goldfinches are fighting again. Robin keeps shouting, giving everyone a headache. But who is that singing? What is there to be happy about in the middle of winter? The birds have to find out . The beautiful fourth story for all ages from the creators of the award-winning Dudley's Garden series about positivity and helping birds in the garden'Just so pretty and so idyllic. I found myself dreaming of a garden like Dudley's' Reader Review'The environmental message of the book has made our family walks all the more exciting as our boys (3 and 7) now look for 'Thunder' in logpiles and leaves' Reader Review 'Lovely book which encourages children to learn from Dudley and the wildlife' Reader Review 'This delightful book series will have a positive influence on children and impart valuable lessons about the natural world. It will no doubt create budding environmentalists worldwide and encourage an appreciation for the planet' The Golden Wizard Book Prize 'A great message for children . A beautiful book with heart'  Reader Review.

Paperback. Condición: New. "I see the hut, its weathered state a focus for an artist's eye; worn and brown amid white-gold sand, a shape to break blue sea and sky ." Cumbria, Spain, Devon and France - a beautiful poetry collection written on location. Hilda Cochrane sets out on a journey filled with humour and a magical sense of place.

Paperback. Condición: New. "You see me at my worst, you see me at my bestI have been used, I have been abused I have been broken, I have been mended, I have been lied to.I have been called all sort of names I have been the cause of everything broken, so they claimWho am I?I am the one that catches you when you fall" Love has many layers. This heartfelt collection of original poetry explores the ups and downs of life's relationships. A beautiful study of the power of personal connection.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Memories like autumn leaves blow across my path, seeking refuge in their own dark space" Solitary, beautiful, lyrical - Julie Wiltshire weaves a tapestry of loss, grief and redemption in the Cotswold landscape. Original poetry in a stunning new collection.

Paperback. Condición: New. "You are my destiny, The compass points to you, You can have the best of me, When I get back to you" A poetry collection written with humour and honesty in the cab of his truck - HGV driver Michael John Evans takes a fresh look at the call of home and family, and his most precious corners of the UK as he experiences life on the road.

Paperback. Condición: New. Gray, Lorna Ilustrador. "Fluffy was covered all over in thick, black fur and he was - well - fluffy ."; Fluffy the cat likes the quiet life. Unfortunately, he has a lot of cousins and aunts and uncles who love to squabble and fight and sing. And he is never allowed indoors, even in winter. It is very ANNOYING!; After he gets lost in the snow, he discovers that he is very good at sneaking into houses at night. And some houses have a welcoming cat flap, a nice soft rug and a forgotten bowl of food .; A funny and heartwarming true story about a stray cat in search of a home.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Darling the hour has almost arrived. We leave tonight . I am feeling it very much but I must not weaken. I must be brave. I think that will be the best attitude to take for us all"  Harold Bishop is called up to the army in 1941, aged 39. He leaves behind his wife Joan, his children and his livelihood as butler of the grand Cardoness House. What follows is a tender and revealing collection of letters home.  Despite the restrictions of the censors, Harold describes his time in a training barracks in Edinburgh, his health and clothes, and his eventual deployment to North Africa. His letters also reveal glimpses of Joan's experiences, making this a valuable social history and a record of a soldier's service.  A tender and revealing collection that shares the life and cares of a soldier and his family during WWII.

Paperback. Condición: New. Stars and planets, vast skies and new horizons. A distant future with secrets in its past. A house sitter intercepts a message from a lost craft, while a tree holds the key to an alien invasion. Then a curlew rises from a starlit reedbed, before a child dreams of the moon landings, and a robot uncovers a lie which may just change everything . Full of mystery and adventure, true memories and poetry, this is a brilliant and far-ranging collection about our present and future relationship with space.

Paperback. Condición: New. 'As a child I think we lived on rabbit - boiled, roasted or stewed, it was a staple diet for many families .' Birdlip, Cold Slad, Crickey Hill and the Air Balloon Inn: growing up in a hamlet of only six houses, John Townsend's humble childhood is full of hardships and adventures in the rough Cotswold hills. His youthful talent for uncovering scrap metal is the beginning of a career in antiques - one which will bring its own surprises, including an encounter with a ghost . Warm and full of character, this is an invaluable picture of life in rural Gloucestershire in the 1940s, 1950s and beyond.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Practically a feminist manifesto for women artists . a love story about the hidden lives of artists and the urge to create . Fabulously full of everything I didn't expect" -- as seen in COTSWOLD LIFE magazine I'm anonymous. Irrelevant next to the real presence - the paint on the canvas .  The hidden life of an artist is told through the work they leave behind. But every painting holds its secrets.  And when your story has already been told in a painting by another's hand, sometimes it's easier to live with the myth than admit the truth .  Exploring the work of Frida Kahlo, Laura Knight, Victorine Meurent and Suzanne Valadon, and inspired by the life of Pre-Raphaelite painter Joanna Boyce - this is an absorbing portrait of the hidden life of an artist, full of secrets and surprises.  How can she tell her story, when her secrets are being revealed for her by the artwork on a gallery wall, and art historians of the future will paint a very different picture? Praise for Harriet Hitchen: "An absorbing, modern retelling of artist Joanna Boyce. One of my favourites of the year so far" -- reader review "A book all students of art history should read" -- reader review "Definitely left its mark on me . 5 stars" -- reader review.

Paperback. Condición: New. "Ultimately we're all alone . I have a lot of friends but there are some things no friend can share" Solitude can mean freedom. Or it can mean being in a crowd and knowing how impossible it is to truly share another's thoughts. Original and compelling, this is an intimate study of the human experience of isolation. Unforgettable fiction from TV and radio scriptwriter Michael Bartlett (The Archers, BBC Radio Drama).

Paperback. Condición: New. "The garden that once was still haunts my dreams and no season will ever be the same again . " When Ceri and her brothers move to Fern Cottage in the small North Wiltshire village of Little Somerford, they discover a place unchanged by modern life. The kitchen garden is a riot of fruit trees and vegetables, and the old farming family next door still works the land with horses. This is a community full of character, and slowly the life and beauty of Little Somerford steals into Ceri's heart .A beautiful memoir full of the people and magic of Little Somerford in the 1950s and 60s.

Paperback. Condición: New. "My earliest recollection of Colkirk was, I think, the Diamond Jubilee of good Queen Victoria in 1897 . " Alfred Absolon's memoir is a unique window into life in rural Norfolk before the Great War and a story full of his family's farming heritage. He grows up on his aunt's farm in the village of Colkirk. This is a place where folklore is as real as the seasons and the harvest is gathered by men and horses. The threshing machine is powered by a steam engine, and the village is home to traditional craftsmen who practice a fading way of life. This is an authentic and unforgettable first-person account of life in a Norfolk village at the turn of the century (1897-1929).

Paperback. Condición: New. Trolls and pookas, wild woodlands and fairy meadows. A dollhouse with secrets within its rooms. A holiday cottage comes with a ghostly guest, and walkers awake an ancient myth. Then a child finds an unusual excuse for missing homework, before an artwork unravels, and a wild garden cultivates a few surprises . Full of the mysterious and the gothic, myths and memoir, this is a captivating and intriguing anthology of short stories and poetry inspired by the magic within a landscape the author knows well. An original collection by: Diana Alexander, Patrick Booth, Amaris Chase, Stephen Connolly, Toby Crabbe, Myles Cutler, Daphne Denley, J.J. Drover, Jenny Finch, Vicki Fletcher, Nikolina Hua, Rose Leicester, Olive Malcolm, Rebecca McDowall, Rosalind Newton, Margaret Royall, Stuart Samuel, Derek Skinner, Julie Wiltshire and Ceri Vyner, with illustrations by Lorna Gray.

Paperback. Condición: New. Gray, Lorna Ilustrador. Ghosts and vampires, zombies and werewolves. A mirror with danger at its heart. A child is delighted to discover she is a witch, and a village disappears under a fairy curse. Then a selkie finds her way back to the waves, before a blood moon rises, bringing its own secrets . Full of the spooky and the gothic, fairy tales and poetry, this is a brilliant and intriguing collection where nothing and no one is as they seem. Bringing together authors from across the UK: featuring Penny Ayers, Michael Bartlett, Patrick Booth, Amaris Chase, Holly Anne Crawford, Ivor Daniel, Amanda Jane Davies, Daphne Denley, J. J. Drover, Harriet Hitchen, Rebecca McDowall, Jane Phillips, Angela Reddaway, Joe Robson, Margaret Royall, with illustrations by Lorna Gray.