I Like This Poem is a classic collection of children's poems from Puffin Books. Highwaymen & naughty children sharks & baboons the Snitterjipe & the Jabberwocky all have their part to play. Each & every poem in this treasure chest of family favourites was chosen by a child for other children. With poems from William Wordsworth & Christina Rosetti to Roald Dahl & Michael Rosen there really is something for everyone. Classics to savour & new favourites to discover! This is a classic anthology to treasure forever. Kaye Webb became Editor of Puffin Books in 1961. During the 1960s & 1970s her instinct & flair resulted in the addition of many outstanding titles to the Puffin list & in 1967 she launched the highly successful Puffin Club now the Puffin Book Club. She was widely known for her remarkable contribution to children's books & was awarded the MBE in 1974. She retired from Puffin 1979 but continued her involvement with children's books. Kaye Webb died in January 1996. ...

With instructions on how to make bacon from scratch & how to feature bacon in brunch dishes small bites soups salads sides entrees & even cocktails & desserts this full-colour cookbook proves that bacon isnt just for breakfast anymore. Legendary chef & food writer James Beard wrote of bacon There are few sights that appeal to me more than the streaks of lean & fat in a good side of bacon or the lovely round of pinkish meat framed in delicate white fat that is Canadian bacon." Whether you crave its flavourful crunch in the morning the salty taste it lends to a BLT or the way it transforms Spaghetti Carbonara youll never be disappointed by bacon." ...

In India a curry is any dish whose sauce is flavoured with a harmonious blend of spices. In this deliciously spicy book Anjum Anand recently voted Personality of the Year at the British Curry Awards presents an eclectic choice of her favourite curries. These include regional dishes favourite restaurant classics & many original creations
- in all 50 great curries & 25 accompanying dishes. As with all Anjums recipes they are written to suit a lighter healthier way of eating; but every dish bursts with the flavours of India. Some are hot some are mild although all can be adjusted to taste. Some are simple one-pot curries while others recreate the multilayered flavours of restaurant classics. Divided into chapters on Fish & Seafood Poultry & Game Meat & Vegetable curries there is a final chapter featuring the usual accompaniments: vegetable side dishes breads rice chutneys & raitas. This will be the essential book for all lovers of Indian food whether they are confident cooks or novice enthusiasts.
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Kawaii is a recognizable art form practiced by artists all over the world & covers the visual gamut from commercial art (stickers clothing calendars pens pencils erasers & video games) to high-brow contemporary art (e.g. Takashi Murakami & Yoshitomo Nara). Presented primarily through full page images Charuca (a Kawaii artist herself) has curated an international collection of the most popular adorable hilarious & sometimes dark Kawaii art being made today. Charuca begins each chapter with a small description of the artist & her feelings towards his or her work creating an artistic dialogue spoken mainly through the loud brightly full-colored images that flood each page. ...

I Love Macarons" is a step-by-step guide to making macarons with photographs that accompany each step. Macarons are increasing in popularity as more & more bakeries offer them in the US Europe & Japan. The white pink yellow green & various other color combinations & their round domelike shape make macarons charming. The sweet crispy texture of the puffs & the thick cream between them add a rich harmony to this delicate pastry. It is the type of pastry that makes you so happy when you receive it as a gift that you are bound to say ' Wow how cute they are!'. The author of "I Love Macarons" has created recipes for making superb macarons at home. After going through many trials
- such as trying to figure out how to make the pied (the little foot of the macaron) or how not to crack the pastries
- she came up with recipes that anyone can make. Using ordinary equipment & utensils for preparing the ingredients such as simple cookware & a regular oven anyone can give the recipes a try."

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I love my mummy very much She's great to cuddle soft to touch! Bestselling author Giles Andreae & popular illustrator Emma Dodd celebrate the special bond between mother & child in this joyful rhyming text. Portrayed with humour & charm this is a book to be loved & shared time & again. ...

Life is stressful enough without your having to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen making meals. Give yourself a well-deserved break instead & put your slow cooker to work. Once you've prepared the ingredients this heaven-sent machine will do all the work for you. Stocks soups & stews couldn't be easier
- & this book will also show you how to expand your repertoire & make imaginative recipes that will wow. I Love My Slow Cooker gives you more than 100 recipes for hearty soups & starters tender meat delicious poultry & fish courses inspiring vegetarian dishes & divine desserts. As the steam rises in a slow cooker the flavours intensify & the ingredients become meltingly tender. Whether you want to make Beetroot & Pear Soup Beef & Aubergine Tagine Chinese Pork Belly or perhaps indulge in a Lemon Pudding you'll find here the succulent comforting flavours that are unique to the slow cooker. Each recipe shows the time it takes to cook & a symbol on some of the recipes indicates it's a super-easy meal. Whatever the occasion you'll find in this book everything you ever wanted
- & more
- for your much-loved slow cooker.


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This book is a must" Michael Morpurgo I love my World is a new guidebook to rekindle the naturally playful spirit & develop a deep connection with nature from an early age. Full of bushcraft environmental art nature awareness & outdoor play activities as well as mentoring tips & beautiful images this book will make you want to pack your bags step out & celebrate our wonderful world. Its for parents outdoor educators play rangers forest school leaders teachers aunties uncles...in fact anyone with a love of our world who spends time outdoors & enjoys sharing it with other people. There is a slideshow of the images in the book many in colour at www.wholel&.org.uk. Signed copies available for GBP15.95 inc. postage from Chriss website www.wholel&.org.uk" ...

So you think you know everything there is to know about One Direction? It's time to put your knowledge to the test & discover if you are genuine super-fan! Directioners can pick the book that's all about their favourite boy or collect all five. Which direction will you travel in first
- Zayn Harry Louis Niall or Liam? Each title
Includes:: cool quizzes fun-filled stories tantalizing trivia word searches spot-the-difference puzzles & much much more. There will even be sections on the boys' early years to test the knowledge of their biggest fans! Each book

Includes:: 8 pages of gorgeous glossy photos for readers to cherish.



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Celebrate pink & get sticking with Hello Kitty in the pinkest girliest sticker book youve ever seen! Hello Kitty loves pink so go pink-crazy with this super colour-themed sticker book full of the pinkest scenes & stickers around. Packed with activities & with over 50 pink stickers this book is every little girls dream come true! ...