Top book gifts for Christmas 2016
Take a leaf out of our book, re-issued classics, colouring books and biographies are set to be big hits again this Christmas. There’s something for everyone in our selection of the best new releases.
Beatrix Potter Fashion Designer Collection
Five of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales with new covers, notes and endpapers from influential fashion designers including Henry Holland, Preen and Orla Kiely. The Tales of: Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck.
£6.99 each, www.waterstones.com
Ladybird Book classic colouring books
A Ladybird Book of Colouring and Well Loved Tales Cinderella: A Ladybird Colouring Book Taking the same format as the classic mini hardback series, both titles contain twenty-four iconic Ladybird images, to be reimagined and coloured by children and adults of all ages.
£6.99 each, www.waterstones.com
Classic Crime for Christmas stockings: Francis Duncan Mysteries
£8.99 each, www.waterstones.com
Set The Boy Free by Johnny Marr The autobiography of one the most influential guitarists and artists of all time. From roaming the streets of Manchester to constantly pushing musical boundaries as the most loved guitarist Britain has ever produced, Johnny Marr’s memoir is the true history of music – told by one of its very own legends.
Hardback, £20.00 www.waterstones.com
Alpha: Abidjan to Gare du Nord Graphic novel Alpha, is the heart-rending story of one young man’s journey, without a visa from the Ivory Coast to France in search of his family. The stunning text is by prize-winning French novelist Bessora and has been translated into English by Sarah Ardizzone. A moving read for teenagers and adults alike.
£12.99 www.waterstones.com
Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre bring another popular children’s novel to your shelves. Race to the Top of the World with 66 pugs in tow. Paperback £6.99 www.waterstones.com
All prices correct at time of publication