Frank Bascombe has a younger girlfriend & a job as a sportswriter. To many men of his age thirty-eight this would be a cause for optimism yet Frank feels the pull of his inner despair & especially of his recent losses
- his preferred career has ended his wife has divorced him & a tragic accident took his elder son. In the course of this Easter weekend Frank will lose all the remnants of his familiar life though he will emerge heroic with spirits soaring. This is a magnificent novel that propelled Richard Ford into the first rank of American writers.
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Spot Bakes a Cake is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill. This is a colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap board book Spot Bakes a Cake which features rescans of Eric Hill's original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. Spot plans a surprise for his dad's birthday. Lift the flaps in this lively picture book to see how he succeeds in making a very special cake. Praise for Spot: Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (Parents Magazine). Eric Hill's Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. Don't miss any of the Spot lift-the-flap classics: Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There Spot?; & Spot Says Goodnight."
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Flaps on every page reveal an increasing number of surprises as Spot counts from one to ten as he meets animals on the farm. One small mouse under some sacks is followed by two squirrels in a tree & so on to ten cows in the barn. This title contains lots of fun for children who are learning to count. ...

Spot Goes on Holiday" is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill. This is a colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap board book " Spot Goes on Holiday" which features rescans of Eric Hill's original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. When Spot goes to the beach he finds all sorts of fun things to do & even makes a new friend. Praise for Spot: " Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (" Parents Magazine"). Eric Hill's Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. Don't miss any of the Spot lift-the-flap classics: " Spot's First Walk"; " Spot's Birthday Party"; " Spot's First Christmas"; " Spot Goes to School"; " Spot Goes on Holiday"; " Spot Goes to the Circus"; " Spot Goes to the Farm"; " Spot's First Easter"; " Spot's Baby Sister"; " Spot Stays Overnight"; " Spot Goes to the Park"; " Spot Goes to a Party"; " Spot Bakes a Cake"; " Spot Visits his Grandparents"; " Spot Can Count"; " Who's There Spot?"; " Spot Says Goodnight"."
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of childhood favourite Spot with this colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap story Spot Goes to School" which features rescans of Eric Hills original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. Praise for Spot: " Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (" Parents Magazine"). Eric Hills Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. A range of Spot books for children through from baby to pre-school are available from Penguin including: " Spots Busy Day Sticker Book" " Spots Birthday Party" " Spot Goes to the Park" " Spot Bakes a Cake" & " Spots Fun-Time Colouring Book"."
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Spot has lost his ball at the circus. Where can it be? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill this delightful lost-&-found story with trademark simple text linked illustrations & lots of surprises behind the flaps is perfect for a new generation of Spot fans. ...

Spot has lost his ball at the circus. Where can it be? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill this is a delightful lost-&-found story with trademark simple text linked illustrations & lots of surprises behind the flaps. Spot is loved by toddlers all around the world & these brilliant lift-the-flap story picture books have become classics. ...

Spots dad takes him to visit the animals on the farm & Spot makes an exciting discovery. This classic lift-the-flap book by Eric Hill is reissued in the popular board book format with a new coloured cover & reoriginated art throughout. Toddlers will enjoying following Spot as he visits the farm & lifting the flaps to see what Spot finds! ...

This stylish innovative search-&-find picture book features 15 animals & one farmer hidden in 16 abstract designs. Following clues in the brief text readers must search out the hidden creature in each spread often disguised in clever & unexpected ways. The unique designs & concealed animals turn this book into a treasure hunt for clever young readers. Once parents & children begin the hunt they wont be able to resist finding all of the creatures! ...

Spot Loves His Dad is a classic Spot story by Eric Hill. In ' Spot Loves His Dad' Spot enjoys spending time with his Dad. They do lots of fun things together
- from playing football to flying a kite to feeding ducks. Spot loves Dad & Dad loves Spot. This book is delightful for father & son to share together. & will make an especially lovely gift
- for Father's Day a birthday
- or any other celebration day! Spot story books have been delighting children & parents for years with their gentle storylines & bright colourful scenes. Spot is always the star of these books & his experiences with his family friends & the wider world are those experienced by very young children. Eric Hill's wonderfully bold & simple illustrations have ensured Spot has become a modern classic & everyone's favourite puppy. Look out for these Spot lift-the-flap classics: Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There Spot?; & Spot Says Goodnight.


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