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Ben's favourite person in the whole, wide world is Gran, and Gran's favourite person is Ben. There is only one problem -- they live a whole, wide world apart. Now Gran is coming to visit. But with rocky rivers, scorching deserts and seasick cats to contend with, will she ever reach Ben's in time for tea? The split page design allows children to follow Gran's amazing journey at the same time as watching Ben busy making his preparations for her visit.

Welcome to the world, Angel Baby! 'Angel Baby is fast asleep, dreaming of heaven and counting sheep.' But watch out...when Angel Baby wakes up he becomes Hungry Baby, Busy Baby and Soapy Baby!

Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-

The starlight baby cries out in the night for a mother to care for it.

'Both moving and hilarious' Spectator, Books of the Year 'A tale of gloriously eccentric British pensioners. Aitken rivals Alan Bennett in the ear he has for an eavesdropped remark ... boy, can he write.' Daily Mail, Book of the Week FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ACCLAIMED A CHIP SHOP IN POZNAN. One millennial, six coach trips, one big generation gap. When Ben Aitken learnt that his gran had enjoyed a four-night holiday including four three-course dinners, four cooked breakfasts, four games of bingo, a pair of excursions, sixteen pints of lager and luxury return coach travel, all for a hundred pounds, he thought, that's the life, and signed himself up. Six times over. Good value aside, what Ben was really after was the company of his elders - those with more chapters under their belt, with the wisdom granted by experience, the candour gifted by time, and the hard-earned ability to live each day like it's nearly their last. A series of coach holidays ensued - from Scarborough to St Ives, Killarney to Lake Como - during which Ben attempts to shake off his thirty-something blues by getting old as soon as possible.

When Esme Lamour is rescued by downtown dog Samuel, it's the start of a big adventure and a wonderful friendship.

In rhyming text, offers suggestions for keeping a teddy bear happy and well fed.

"Join these four lovable friends as they share the emotions that colour every child's world whether feeling happy or sad, brave or small or quite simply feeling loved."--Back cover. Children are encouraged to discover that grumpy days and sunny days are all part of life, and that everybody feels strong emotions sometimes. Suggested level: junior.