CHRISTMAS is less than a week away and the panic of what to buy loved-ones is setting in – but have no fear, Knutsford Waterstones has come to the rescue.
Lead bookseller Anna Fleming has taken the headache out of Christmas shopping and compiled a short guide of the best Christmas gifts available from the King Street store.
Anna said: “At Waterstones in Knutsford we know how difficult some people can be to buy for – we’ve got all these ideas and plenty more, so come on down and ask a staff member to recommend you the perfect gift.”
For Children
• Once Upon an Alphabet by Oliver Jeffers
This is an absolutely beautiful book of very short stories about each letter of the alphabet. Oliver Jeffers is a wonderful illustrator and author, and it’s no surprise this is the only Children’s book shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year.
For ages 0-5
• Animal Kingdom by Millie Marotta
A fantastic, intricate colouring book with pictures of animals and habitats to colour.
This book needs to be seen to be believed.
It will take hours to complete each one – might keep them quiet on Boxing Day.
For any age 8+
• Design Your Own Umbrella
Contains a white umbrella, some stencils and some waterproof paint. Let your creativity go wild with this one – don’t let the inevitable rainy weather get you down.
For any age 5+
For Adults
• Cat Selfies
Pictures of cats that have photographed themselves, with funny captions. Also available in Dog. It’s causing hilarity among booksellers.
• The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
A moving and beautiful novel about the life of a Japanese couple and the cat that changes everything. An overseas bestseller that has had some wonderful reviews.
• Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon
An intelligent spy thriller set in Berlin in 1949. Intriguing, masterful and vivid, this book has wide appeal amongst readers.
• Maps: Their Untold Stories
Map treasures from the national archives. Seven centuries of magnificent and intriguing maps and the stories behind their creation. Beautiful and informative. Buy them a magnifying prism tripod too, so they can see it in wonderful detail.
• Colour Changing Umbrella
This black umbrella has white raindrops scattered about on it – until it rains, when the drops change colour. The more it rains, the brighter the drops. A great present for pretty much anyone who goes outside.
• Camera Lens Mug
A mug shaped like a camera lens – perfect for that photograph
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