Sophie is nervous and excited about her first sleepover, but when she meets her best friend Olive's other best friend, Penelope, Sophie wants nothing more than to go straight home.
Chloe needs a holiday. She's sick of making wedding dresses, her partner Philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury villa in Spain--perfect. Hugh is not a happy man. His immaculate wife Amanda seems more interested in her new kitchen than in him, and he works so hard to pay for it, he barely has time for his children. Maybe he'll have a chance to bond with them on holiday. His old friend Gerard has lent them a luxury villa in Spain--perfect. Both families arrive at the villa and realize the awful truth--Gerard has double-booked. What no one else realizes is that Chloe and Hugh have a history; and as tensions rise within the two families, old passions resurface. It seems that Gerard's 'accidental' double booking may not be an accident after all...
A beloved French author, journalist, editor and fashion blogger, at 49 years of age, makes a deliberate choice to remain single and celibate, a truly liberating decision that opens up a number of questions about the over-sexed society in which we live.
It's bedtime for Sophie sloth! But she wants treetop adventures instead. Will Sophie ever make it to bed? This gentle story follows a feisty main character who resists bedtime and then discovers that being stubborn can lead to problems. It provides an opportunity to discuss themes of independence, making decisions, rules and routines, and family relationships. The rich illustrations will also encourage an interest in learning about sloths and their rainforest environment.
Playtime with Sophie is a delightful book about best-selling teether, Sophie the Giraffe. Inside is a charming little story about playtime at Sophie's house, featuring Sophie and her five special friends. Sophie plays with each friend in turn, bouncing a ball, riding in a train, sailing a boat, stacking bricks, and tapping a xylophone. Finally, Sophie blows bubbles, and everyone plays together. This DK Sophie la Girafe book is perfect for reading to a baby or a toddler.
Sometimes the man of your dreams . . . Shop girl Poppy Fairchurch knows it’s pointless fantasizing about the Duke of Autenberry. Still, dreams can’t hurt anyone . . . unlike the carriage Poppy spies bearing down upon the unsuspecting duke. After she pulls him to safety, the duke lapses into a coma and Poppy is mistaken for his fiancée. But one person isn’t fooled: his arrogant and much too handsome half-brother, Struan Mackenzie. Soon Poppy isn’t sure what she wants more . . . the fantasy of her duke or the reality of one smoldering Scot who challenges her at every turn. . . . is not who you think. An illegitimate second son, Struan may have built an empire and established himself as one of the wealthiest men in Britain, but he knows he will always be an outsider among the ton. Just like he knows the infuriating Poppy is a liar. There’s no way the haughty Duke of Autenberry would deign to wed a working class girl. It doesn’t matter how charming she is. Or tempting. Or how much Struan wants her for himself.
This impressive debut novel, longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, takes its premise and inspiration from ten of the best-known thought experiments in philosophy—the what-ifs of philosophical investigation—and uses them to talk about love in a wholly unique way. Married couple Rachel and Eliza are considering having a child. Rachel wants one desperately, and Eliza thinks she does, too, but she can't quite seem to wrap her head around the idea. When Rachel wakes up screaming one night and tells Eliza that an ant has crawled into her eye and is stuck there, Eliza initially sees it as a cry for attention. But Rachel is adamant. She knows it sounds crazy—but she also knows it's true. As a scientist, Eliza is skeptical. Suddenly their entire relationship is called into question. What follows is a uniquely imaginative sequence of ten interconnecting episodes—each from a different character's perspective—inspired by some of the best-known thought experiments in philosophy. Together they form a sparkling philosophical tale of love lost and found across the universe.
Easily keep track as baby eats, sleeps, and grows Your bundle of joy is here, and you have a thousand things on your mind. This adorable hour-by-hour log will help you stay organized—with columns for breast and bottle feedings, diaper changes, and sleep, plus your own special notes! See your baby’s rhythms evolve over time Make sure your baby is eating and sleeping enough to grow Keep your journal on hand for doctor’s appointments Easily coordinate baby’s care with relatives and other helpers Inside, you’ll find enough daily pages for baby’s first six months, charts for growth and vaccines, a place to list important contacts, and a helpful introduction. Enjoy your newborn’s first months with a little piece of mind—and Sophie la girafe!
Sophie loves her crib. It has a cozy banana blanket and a squashy pillow in the shape of a star. But Sophie is growing up and now has a new bigger bed... a very big bed and she and her bunny, bear and doll are having a difficult time making the adjustment.
Finally, an alternative to the old-school one-size-fits-all methods of "sleep training!" This easy-to-read book will transform your parenting experience and restore the rest and harmony that your family deserves. With the parent-child connection and attachment theory at the heart of her approach, Sophie offers gentle and flexible solutions to the modern-day sleep and parenting challenges. Sleep Play Love offers a loving, respectful, and effective framework, creating happy babies and families long-term ~ without the "cry it out."