When I picked up this 1949 reprint I offered it the tenderly indulgent regard I would any period piece. As it turned out the book survives perfectly well on its own merit-although it nearly finished me. If you like a novel that expertly puts you through the wringer this is the one."-Nicholas Lezard " Guardian" Hilary Wainwright an English soldier returns to a blasted & impoverished France during World War Two in order to trace a child lost five years before. But is this small quiet boy in a grim orphanage really his son? & what if he is not? In this exquisitely crafted novel we follow Hilary's struggle to love in the midst of a devastating war. " Facing him was a thin little boy in a black sateen overall. Its sleeves were too short & from them dangled red swollen hands too big for the frail wrists. Hilary looked from these painful hands to the little boy's long thin grubby legs to the crude coarse socks falling over shabby black boots that were surely several sizes too large. It's a foreign child he thought numbly... " Marghanita Laski was born in 1915 to a family of Jewish intellectuals in Manchester; Harold Laski the socialist thinker was her uncle. She was the author of six novels & a celebrated critic. She died in 1988." ...

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Aaah peace & quiet at last " sighs Mrs Rabbit tucking her children into bed. But it doesn't last for long! Her baby is still a bubbly hoppity run-around-the-house bunny. Will Mrs Rabbit ever coax him to sleep? Flocked edition of best-selling Ready For Bed!: "A perfect bedtime read brimming with love & soothing illustrations." Junior magazine" ...

Take a journey with Paul Cezanne! Discover his region of Provence its blue sky its green pine-trees its red & ochre earth. Draw the Mont Sainte-Victoire & take time for a game of cards. Cezanne wished to conquer Paris with an apple! Was he able to do so? Who was the eccentric from Aix"? Picasso & other painters would follow in the footsteps of the "father of cubism". Discover Cezanne's secret!" ...

Sheriff Charley Bear" is a delightful pre-school storybook for your little bears to enjoy! Howdy partners! Charley is a sheriff in the Wild West & he wants Caramel the cow to be his trusty horse. But the bossier Charley gets the less Caramel wants to do what he says. Whats a sheriff to do? This beautiful storybook is perfect for preschooler fans of the show. Join Charley Bear & his friends on more amazing adventures in the series including: " Who are you today Little Charley Bear? sound book" " Up in the Air storybook" & the delightful " Charley Bear Little Library"." ...

This is a fantastic activity book brimming with exciting ideas from the First Activities" series. It is filled with drawing & painting printing & cutting & sticking activities that use everyday art materials such as paints felt-tip pens & wax crayons. Bursting with fun activities ranging from dinosaur paintings printed chicks finger-painted mice & 3D elephants & penguins including lots of inspiring seasonal ideas each activity is specially designed for young children to share with an adult & will help to develop important learning skills such as hand control & concentration." ...

This delightful soundchip storybook finds animals in their homes practising their musical instruments as they prepare for a woodland concert. You can press the soundchips to hear Squirrel playing her flute Mole on the glockenspiel Weasel plucking his guitar Badger playing the piano & Fox on his fiddle before they all meet up to perform altogether. It is an absolutely perfect interactive introduction for little children to different musical sounds. ...

Previously published in the highly successful 20 to Make series as 20 to Make Mini Christmas Knits by Sue Stratford & 20 to Make Mini Christmas Crochet by Val Pierce this book provides 40 delightful projects (20 knitted & 20 crocheted) with some designs knitted in different colourways to provide ideas & inspiration for how they could be adapted to match your chosen colour scheme or style. There are mini Christmas stockings holly leaves reindeer snowmen snowflakes a Christmas fridge magnet a star a candy cane Christmas bells an angel & much more. Full instructions & materials lists are provided & each project is simply photographed so that the reader can see the design clearly & also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces. There are plenty of ideas for ways of displaying the projects & these mini decorations will appeal to those looking for items they can create quickly using up ends of yarn. ...

In Mara Van Fleets sparkling glittery concept book little ones can discover a rainbow of amazing colours as they join the Little Colour Fairies with all the preparations for the magical Rainbow Ball! With sparkling touch & feel elements & novelty pull tabs this great interactive story is sure to be a favourite! ...

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical & inspirational course in learning how to bake. Ever wanted to learn how to bake but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Baking" part of a new series of structured learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed & everything is explained. Learn at your own pace in your own time & in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure; start simple & learn the basics build on what you've learnt & then show off your new skills! "A Little Course in Baking" takes you from complete beginner to being able to bake over 65 delicious recipes. Start simple with easy-mix cookies non-pastry tarts & quick breads build on your skills with simple layered cakes & quiches & show off with roulades & macarons. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you & the practice recipes keep you on the right track. "A Little Course in Baking" will help you learn your new skill in no time. 8 A Little Course in.. .titles available including " Preserving" " Yoga" " Pilates" " Wine Tasting" " Sewing" " Knitting" " Baking" " Growing Fruit & Veg"." ...