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Here is a selection of Gift Book ideas to give with love at Christmas.

Dog Psalms and Cat Psalms both by Herbert Brokering. This collection of whimsical, insightful psalms, or prayers, are based on Brokering’s observations of dogs and cats. As he reflects on how our animals relate to us, we gain insight into how we relate to God. (Monarch). Dog Psalms Ref.: 6264, Cat Psalms, Ref.: 6265, £3.99 each

God’s Little Book of... by Richard Daly. These little books contain timeless truth and promises. Every page has an idea, quote or phrase with a corresponding Bible reference. (Harper Collins). Calm: Ref.: 2809, Hope: Ref.: 2898, Love: Ref.: 2813, Comfort: Ref.: 3517, Joy: Ref.: 3516, Peace: Ref.: 2797. £3.99 each

From God’s Heart to Yours (Ref.: 2719) and Always Loved, Never Forgotten (Ref.: 2720), both by Roy Lessin. These colourful gift books speak straight to the heart. Beautiful, sensitive illustrations will comfort and inspire. Quotes from the artist and the Bible combine to teach us lessons of God’s undying love for us. (Eagle). £5.99 each

Christian Christian Names. Features over 2,000 first names for boys and girls, from Aaron to Zipporah. There are many you’ll recognise and some you won’t, but all of them have their meaning explained as well as the story of the biblical character or Saint with the same name. (Harper Collins). Ref.: 3927. £4.99

Carol by Bob Hartman. Jack O’Malley hates shopping, hates snow, and hates Christmas. All three at once is Jack’s idea of a bad day. Storming into Starbucks to escape, Jack almost knocks someone over; someone quite beautiful - and mysterious. And his entire life - what he once was, who he is now and who he could become - flashes before him.

This contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is funny, moving and ultimately thought provoking. (Lion). Ref.: 6251. £4.99

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories by John Goodwin. (Ages 7 to 9). Ten stories about the very first Christmas, retold with humour and originality. Each one can be read aloud in just five minutes. (Lion). Ref.: 6271. £5.99

Christmas Stories for Little Angels by Sarah Dodd. (Ages 5 to 7). Meet Mary and Joseph, shepherds and wise men. Come right up to the manger where Jesus is cradled... And know that angels are all around you. (Lion). Ref.: 6272. £5.99

What Can You See? On Christmas Night. (Ages 2 to 4). This hole-in-the-page novelty book takes young readers through the Nativity story. A simple refrain asks of the characters - Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the Wise Men - ‘and what did they see?’ (Lion). Ref.: 6274. £4.99

Noah’s Busy Boat. (Ages 1 to 3). Why is Noah building an ark? How many animals can you see? With four lever tabs to move at the bottom of the pages, can you find the right answer? (Candle). Ref.: 6275. £4.99

The Christmas Story: Read and Play. Ages 3 to 5). The Christmas Story encourages children to read the story and then make up their own play scene with the eight character pieces attached in its own storage box. (Candle). Ref.: 6276. £4.99

All suggestions this month are taken from the Autumn collection A Great Read, Christian Book Club. For the full catalogue visit www.agreatread.co.uk - all books are always discounted. Telephone orders through on 08453 679 676.

I hope you all receive lots of books for Christmas! Happy Christmas reading everyone.

Lynn Winter