Ideal Christmas Gifts: Quirky story books for children

New children's books tell one story in two versions: one for girls and one for boys

The Maggie & Rose storybooks, recently published by the Kensington-based family members club of the same name, are the first ever children’s books to be published in two editions - one for girls and one for boys, with the same stories and characters coming to life from two very different perspectives.

The two hardback books are one story based on a series of short stories which club owners Maggie Bolger & Rose Astor wrote for the club’s weekly toddler drama classes. With the main characters modelled loosely on Maggie’s three kids and their childhood adventures, the stories have been brought to life with a quirky, retro feel, by author and illustrator Zebedee Helms.

The girls’ version is called ‘Maggie & Rose’, the boys’ version is called ‘Oscar & Bentley’. The books are limited edition; only 2500 of each have been printed.

Designed to be beautiful keepsake gifts, each of these hardback storybooks comes with pink or blue tissue paper (depending on which version) and is presented in its own gift bag made from 100% natural unbleached cotton. The books were printed in Portugal on sustainable paper.

‘Maggie & Rose’ and ‘Oscar & Bentley’ are priced £9.99 and available to buy online from www.maggieandrose.com

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Ellen Durrant or Alison Vellacott, Highlight PR – 01225 444268
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