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Made with paper \u0026amp; love, from you to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy we love itWe love the dragon illustrations which are so detailed and link so well with the mystical story. A great read, particularly at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortrait 29.0 x 23.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by M. P. 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A fantastical reference picture book, How to Grow \u0026amp; Eat Monster Vegetables carries a message that is sure to go down a storm with parents . . . that however scary they may look, vegetables are in fact fun to grow, harmless to eat and cracking to cook with!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308345602421,"sku":"9781907860027","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781907860027_aa450208-7099-4280-bf61-d4b6329facae.jpg?v=1786029092"},{"product_id":"9781907860225","title":"CH1P","description":"If anything needs fixing, CH1P can mend it. From Crusher Bots who can crush, Cleaner Bots who clean to Flyer Bots who can fly - they all depend on CH1P to keep them going. Suddenly CH1Ps world falls apart when his best friend P1N is whisked away to another planet. Devastated, he hatches a plan to rescue her and helped by his friends, he blasts off on an adventure into the unknown ...   Packed with amazing robots and space creatures this is a captivating story which will grip children with excitement as they are swept along with their hero on his quest to save his friend. CH1P is a captivating gift to read with any child or for them to share with other close friends and family.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308346650997,"sku":"9781907860225","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781907860225_9688c57f-bfb9-45d7-b018-93b823a5b012.jpg?v=1786029103"},{"product_id":"9781907860126","title":"Daring Daddy","description":"A beautifully illustrated story to celebrate the amazing man – Daddy.   Daddy is every child’s hero and he really isn’t afraid of anything - certainly not Bottom-Biting Bog Monsters that are trapped in the toilet, Ghastly Gawping Giants that stare through the window, or things that go bump in the night!Dramatic and powerful illustrations strengthen the image of Daddy’s bravery in the face of frightening and grotesque creatures, however perhaps there is one thing he is afraid of  . . .  a real page turner to share with Daddy as the child finds out.   Packed with funny text with delightful ink and watercolour illustrations, M.P. 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This light-hearted tale then shows the naughty boy on the beach, where he meets a hungry whale and finally gets his comeuppance.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313118490997,"sku":"9781907860201","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781907860201_acfbeb44-9b3c-48ae-9064-6c0c6aa6f1ff.jpg?v=1786029102"},{"product_id":"seven-ways-to-catch-the-moon","title":"Seven Ways To Catch The Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poetical softback picture book about a little girl who hopes to catch the moon and discovers seven ways to realise her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Ways To Catch The Moon takes the young girl on a mystical journey on magic carpets with witches and dragons, as she discovers the best way to catch the moon, equipped with only a butterfly net. 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