Muddy Stilettos


<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/veryhungrycaterpillar.jpg" alt="The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">The Very Hungry Caterpillar&#8217;s Christmas</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Eric Carle</em>  |  0+</p><p>The beloved caterpillar has gone festive. This touch-and-feel edition is perfect for tiny hands that can’t resist poking everything. It’s the same caterpillar you know and love, but now with added jingles and sparkles. If only all of us could transform so well at Christmas.</p><p><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456456/the-very-hungry-caterpillars-christmas-touch-and-feel-by-carle-eric/9780241673218" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/jolly.jpg" alt="who's Jolly Camilla Reid"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Who&#8217;s Jolly?</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Camilla Reid</em>  |  1+</p><p>Santa&#8217;s got some serious competition with these adorable animal helpers. Babies and toddlers will love this delightful board book packed with animals, surprises, and just the right amount of festive cheer to keep the little ones giggling. Storytime just got a lot more fun (and jolly).</p><p><a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/camilla-reid/whos-jolly/9781035031702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_9986.jpeg" alt="Flow with the Snow Robert Tregoning"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Flow with the Snow</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Robert Tregoning</em>  |  2+</p><p>This snowy story isn&#8217;t just about the weather, it’s a charming lesson in kindness and staying true to who you are (even when things get frosty). Gorgeous rhymes and snowy magic make this the perfect wintertime read for kids who think snow should be a year-round event.</p><p><a href="https://www.roberttregoning.com/flow-with-the-snow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/where-to-hide-a-star.jpeg" alt="Where to Hide a Star Oliver Jeffers"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Where to Hide a Star</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Oliver Jeffers </em> |  3+</p><p>Leave it to best-selling author Oliver Jeffers to make even hiding stars feel magical. A gorgeously illustrated, whimsical story about adventure and friendship that’ll get your little ones dreaming of far-off galaxies (or just where their snacks have gone). A twinkling winter must-read!</p><p><a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/where-to-hide-a-star-oliver-jeffers?variant=41096115748942" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/91TZh7EcKL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="The Girl and the Robot Heart"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">The Girl and the Robot Heart</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Neal Hoskins</em>  |  4+</p><p>Part tech, part heart, all adorable. This story explores friendship in a futuristic world where robots and humans try to figure out life together. Emotional and inspiring, this one’s perfect for tech-loving kids with hearts of gold (or circuits).</p><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-girl-and-the-robot-heart-neal-hoskins/7637725" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/91MPl5bdwL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="A Symphony of Stories James Mayhew"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">A Symphony of Stories</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>James Mayhew </em> |  5+</p><p>For kids who love a bit of culture (or at least need some!). This book is a delightful blend of music and storytelling. Think of it as classical music’s answer to fairy tales, making this symphony the perfect crescendo for your little reader’s imagination.</p><p><a href="https://www.jamesmayhew.co.uk/2024/10/a-symphony-of-stories.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/anniebarrows_9781797219707.jpg" alt="Stella &amp; Marigold"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Stella and Marigold</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Annie Barrows </em> |  6+</p><p>The creator of <em>Ivy &amp; Bean</em> is back with more friendship, more fun, and way more adorable mischief. Stella and Marigold are the ultimate sisterly BFFs, and their adventures will have your little one begging for a new sister. Move over, playdates—this duo is the new friendship goal.</p><p><a href="https://coles-books.co.uk/stella-and-marigold-by-annie-barrows-hardback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/81kyy3waYHL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="The Boy who Slept Through Christmas Matt Lucas"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Matt Lucas</em>  |  8+</p><p>Only Matt Lucas could come up with a story about a boy who snoozes right through the most magical day of the year. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, this story is for kids who love a good giggle with a side of festive feels. With a soundtrack to accompany the book, this is an all singing and dancing ‘musical novel.’ Pass the microphone. </p><p><a href="https://theboywhoslept.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/81Rvss1vOcL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="Robin Hood aged 10 and three quarters"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Robin Hood Aged 10 ¾</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Ben Miller</em>  |  7+</p><p>Robin Hood like you’ve never seen her before! Ben Miller’s witty take on the legendary outlaw is packed with mischief and adventure to keep even the most reluctant reader entertained.</p><p><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Robin-Hood-Aged-10-3-4/Ben-Miller/9781398515918" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/81NoU-qPuAL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="Fia and the last snow deer"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Fia and the Last Snow Deer</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Eilish Fisher</em>  |  9+</p><p>Set in a snowy, pre-historic Ireland, <em>Fia and the Last Snow Deer</em> is a magical, wild ride through ice-covered forests and ancient prophecies. Cue epic quests, mythical beings, and heart-stopping decisions. With stunning illustrations and a heartwarming message about hope and friendship, it’s the ultimate read for young adventurers.</p><p><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/457476/fia-and-the-last-snow-deer-by-fisher-eilish/9780241651964" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/81dntVgQeFL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="Future Space Explorer Tim Peake"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Tim Peake</em>  |  9+</p><p>Ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronaut? Well, Tim Peake’s got you covered. This fun and fact-filled book takes future space explorers on an starry journey through the cosmos, with plenty of real-life astronaut wisdom sprinkled throughout. Ready for liftoff?</p><p><a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/tim-peake/the-cosmic-diary-of-a-future-space-explorer/9781526363640/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9781408897416.jpg" alt="impossible creatures"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Impossible Creatures</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Katherine Rundell</em>  |  10+</p><p>Katherine Rundell brings mythical creatures to life in this dazzling fantasy adventure where Christopher stumbles into the Archipelago, a magical world where mythical creatures roam free. Teaming up with Mal, a girl with a flying coat and a baby griffin, they must race against time to solve a deadly mystery and stop a rising evil threatening both worlds. Epic!</p><p><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/impossible-creatures-9781408897416/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/61miCoM2TTL._SL1000_.jpg" alt="here to slay radhika sanghani"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Here To Slay</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Radhika Sanghani</em>  |  11+</p><p>This fierce, unapologetic read follows a group of girls as they tackle stereotypes head-on. Full of wit and sass, <em>Here To Slay</em> empowers young readers to embrace their own identities and fight for what’s right—one bold move at a time.</p><p><a href="https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/23984/Here-to-Slay-by-Radhika-Sanghani.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/7124Plh5JlL._SL1500_.jpg" alt="Some like it cold elle mcnicholl"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Some Like It Cold</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><em>Elle McNicoll</em>  |  12+</p><p>A heartwarming YA romance with a twist! Featuring an autistic heroine navigating life, love, and everything in between, <em>Some Like It Cold</em> delivers charm, depth, and a fresh perspective on neurodivergent experiences.</p><p><a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/elle-mcnicoll/some-like-it-cold/9781035027842" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>


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