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After the frenzied unwrapping and shovelling that occurs at our family Christmas, a quiet generally descends the house as the children plummet down the far side of their sugar highs and into their new books ……..giving Mum & Dad a blessed chance to sleep off their festive hangovers.
10-year-old son will be receiving some more titles from the Ranger’s Apprentice series (perhaps even signed, I know someone who knows someone…). The first book in the series was inhaled over a matter of days. Fast paced and action packed; they are just the stories to entice young boys away from television and gaming consoles. 
Random have just released a rejacketed Roald Dahl collection, and any of those books will also be gratefully gobbled up!
4-year-old son will receive any number of titles from the Elmer and Little Princess series. Classic picture books, written with humour and beautifully illustrated, they are just the ticket to keep the smallest amongst us out of trouble. The Little Drummer Boy by Bruce Whatley will also be gifted; a fantastic home-grown story and with stunning illustrations, it is the kind of tale that will be treasured for years to come.
Personally, while aforementioned children are occupied, I plan to be reclining under a giant sun hat reading The Children’s Book by A.S Byatt. Sigh. Merry Christmas!!
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