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Beautiful Children's Books

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CoffeeChocolateGin · 19/05/2022 22:59

I'd like to buy a really lovely book as a Christening present. Something that will stand the test of time, something that is beautiful to look at. I originally thought an anthology (Aesop, Grimms etc) but completely open to other ideas.
The child is one so ideally something that can be enjoyed by a toddler but will also be something lovely to look through as an older child.

Any suggestions?

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Nannyamc · 19/05/2022 23:12

The Beatrix Potter illustrated hard back is a lovely gift.

glebaisaword · 19/05/2022 23:09

My kids adore the illustrations in Egg and Pip (or Pip and Egg?). Not sure about the test of time but the pages really are beautiful to look at. It doesn't show when you see them online but in person they're lovely. We have the paperback but if there's a hardback it might be a nice gift.

Waterfallgirl · 19/05/2022 23:08

Someaddedsugar · 19/05/2022 23:06

A classic like Velveteen Rabbit?

Was just coming on to say this - I have a lovely copy with a velveteen cover - such a great book .

Blinkingbatshit · 19/05/2022 23:08

Brambley Hedge by Jill Barklem

showmethegin · 19/05/2022 23:08

I read "The wonderful things you will be" as a reading at our godsons christening and gave the book as a gift.

Someaddedsugar · 19/05/2022 23:06

A classic like Velveteen Rabbit?

MrsHGWells · 19/05/2022 23:04

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
by Charlie Mackesy