The black geese have been seen flying over the village stealing children for the witch Baba Yaga so Elena should be looking after her baby brother. But instead she runs off to play with her friends leaving the baby alone on the grass... Jessica Souhamis colourful collage gives a contemporary flavour to this lively Russian Baba Yaga folk tale retold by distinguished author Alison Lurie. ...

From ' The hideousness of the art world' ' Being thick is no obstacle to being a successful artist' & ' Painting is a blind man's obsession'; to ' Socialising for party duds' ' Love may be blind but marriage is an eye-opener' & ' If it can't be explained by science try a seance'. ...

Create wonderful knitted dolls with a fantastic range of knitted clothes & accessories including coats sweaters mini skirts dresses tops bikinis swimsuits scarves hats & bags. There are nine dolls to choose from each with her own distinctive style & personality & with a wardrobe to match. They include sports-mad Samantha Willow the sophisticated Celtic beauty water-loving Rose & party-girl Poppy to name just four though all the dolls can easily be adapted to create characters of your own. The clothes are all interchangeable so each doll can have as many outfits as she wants & all of the items can be made using different colours & yarns to create an even more extensive wardrobe. There are easy-to-follow instructions for making the bodies faces & hair including handy templates for eyes mouths & eyebrows & the simple patterns mean that knitters of all abilities can enjoy making these dolls. Ideal for using up scraps & oddments of yarn buttons & trims these dolls will delight & inspire older children as well as adults. ...

Babies love eating babies love playing babies love laughing
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Becoming a father is a moment in a mans life like no other. The love the pride the joy & occasionally the fear stirred up inside us by the complex little being that moves into our home & our relationship takes some serious getting used to. & then theres the really tough stuff like putting up a travel cot & installing a car seat. Despite all this though we are often given more advice when we buy a phone than when we become a Dad...until now. This is the indispensable manual every new dad needs from newborn to nursery this is Babies & Toddlers for Men. Written by Mark Woods author of the best selling Pregnancy for Men & proud father of two this utterly readable guide tells you how it is in a frank & funny way that will leave you educated & energised to take on the next amazing stage of being a Dad. ...

Meet Louise 38 Toni 26 & Gemma 18. They are all expecting babies in September. One of them conceived in a hurry because she was running out of time. One of them fell pregnant to keep a man & one got knocked up by mistake after a one-night-st&. But none of them realized what they would come up against as they face nine long months of pregnancy & the reactions of friends family & colleagues. Meeting through an online forum they form an unlikely but powerful bond. When it seems that all they have is each other their lives will be thrown into turmoil as a blast from the past threatens to destroy everything. Babies in Waiting is a heart-warming novel about motherhood friendship & finding love at the most surprising time in your life. It is also very funny sexy & utterly compelling. ...

A br&-new edition of this best-selling guide to over 1 500 first names. Gem Babies Names gives the origins of each name & also lists the most popular girls & boys names in Britain today. The ideal pocket guide to choosing a name for your baby. Have you recently named your child Emily or Jack? If you have you have chosen the most popular name in England & Wales in 2003. Emily replaced Chloe after five years in the top spot whilst Jack has been the top name for nine years. Ellie & Chloe came next for girls & Joshua & Thomas for boys. In Scotland the top names for girls were Emma Ellie & Amy & for boys Lewis Jack & Cameron. This updated edition lists all names alphabetically giving a pronunciation guide background to the origins of the name & any pet names or related names. Sikh Hindu Muslim Afro-Caribbean & European names as well as Christian names are all included. A guide to registering your babys birth & points to consider when naming your child plus lists of the most popular girls & boys names complete this comprehensive guide to first names. This edition has been redesigned in the new Gem style both internally & with a new cover design. ...

Gorgeous knits for babies & toddlers. If the arrival of a newborn baby inspires you to give a handmade knitted gift then Baby & Toddler Knits Made Easy" is just the book you're looking for. Perfect for beginners with step-by-step directions & photographs of finished projects as well as giving the more experienced knitter inspirational ideas & patterns. With over 50 projects ranging from simple hats blankets & nursery items to more advanced patterns such as jackets jumpers & fun toys you'll be sure to find a pattern to cast on to. Also find options for boys & girls or unisex items & patterns you can adapt to each age group from newborn to toddler. Filled with techniques patterns & ideas " Baby & Toddler Knits Made Easy" will help you knit the perfect gift for friends family or your own baby." ...

Many vegetarian parents are anxious to feed their children meat-free diet right from the start but worry that a vegetarian diet may not offer the equivalent range of nutrients. Baby & Child Vegetarian Recipes allays those fears totally clearly demonstrating that for both children & adults a vegetarian diet is indisputably a healthier option. Arranged for easy reference in four sections covering the major milestones in dietary development each section offers general nutritional guidelines lists of foods to introduce & avoid &

Includes:: a host of practical hints tips & advice. Suggested weekly menu planners for each age group enable parents to tailor time & supermarket runs to provide the best possible diet for their child with the minimum of fuss & effort. Packed with over 150 quick & easy tried & tested recipes & fully endorsed by The Vegetarian Society Baby & Child Vegetarian Recipes offers parents a blue print for a healthy varied diet that will engender a lifetime enjoyment of good healthy & wholesome food.

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Designed to appeal to infants this board book contains high-contrast images which babies of all ages find stimulating. Developed in consultation with mothers this series has been specifically designed to engage babies & hold their interest as they start to make connections with the world around them. ...