Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

152 giftfocus STARRY SKIES BY SAMANTHA CHAGOLLAN AND NILA AYE RRP: £10.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781633225091 The follow-up to Many Moons, Starry Skies is a great introduction to space, astronomy and Earth science. With the same two-colour scheme of black and yellow from the first book, paired with unique illustrations, this book is a simple, elegant and timeless addition to any child’s library. Each spread features one of the 14 constellations, such as Pegasus, Hercules and Leo, presented on a shiny surface. The hands-on, tactile design of the book provides an interactive element that’s sure to engage young readers and help them learn. For further information, please visit quartoknows.com PROSECCO IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER RRP: £6.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781786854964 For years, prosecco has been waiting in the wings for the right time to make its sparkling appearance – and now it’s taking the world by storm and putting the fizz into all social occasions! This book, packed with recipes, facts, trivia and tips on hosting the perfect sparkling-wine soiree, will make you even more potty about prosecco. For further information, please visit summersdale.com FUZZY DINOSAURS AND PREHISTORIC CREATURES ILLUSTRATED BY PAPIO PRESS RRP: £8.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781786031648 Explore seven different categories of dinosaurs in Fuzzy Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures . Colour in the different creatures with these unique touch- and-feel books! The raised edges of the creatures add a sensory element while colouring in the page. The best-loved and most spectacular animals and dinosaurs are featured; you’ll meet plant-eaters, tigers and birds of prey, all the while learning interesting facts about them. At the back, children will not only find out even more facts but also an atlas for the animals and a timeline for the dinosaurs. In a Top Trump-like format, the facts on the left of the colour charts have the creatures’ skills listed. For the dinosaurs, their length is also recorded, giving kids a reference to the magnitude of the creatures that once roamed the earth. For further information, visit quartoknows.com MIDDLE-CLASS HARDSHIPS: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL BY HATTIE HAMILTON AND DANNY CAMERON RRP: £7.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781786852816 “I can’t believe I bought a toaster with no bagel setting!” “Irritating… just done a massive pre- cleaner clean, and they’ve just texted to say they’re not coming!” Have you ever had to buy cava because the shop’s out of Champagne? Ever put too much wasabi on your sushi? Or maybe your latest lifestyle post on social media didn’t get enough likes? Well, the struggles are real, and you’re not alone. Cheekily illustrated throughout, this book showcases these and other first-world problems that might find you wincing in self-recognition. For further information, please visit summersdale.com bookshelf We turn the page on some of the latest gift books to hit the shelves