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Life in the Present
A Joyful Collection of Comics About Living in the Moment
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Known for her charming animal illustrations that are "guaranteed to make you smile" (Good Housekeeping), internationally bestselling author and illustrator Liz Climo is back with a new collection of 100 comics that celebrate the joy of life's littlest moments. Every page of Life in the Present...
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Known for her charming animal illustrations that are "guaranteed to make you smile" (Good Housekeeping), internationally bestselling author and illustrator Liz Climo is back with a new collection of 100 comics that celebrate the joy of life's littlest moments.
Every page of Life in the Present is brimming with Liz Climo's patented blend of humour and warm-hearted wisdom. Her adorable bears, otters, bunny rabbits, and hamsters (among others) help us all to see the beauty in life's least significant occasions.
Whether they're grabbing for a slice of pizza that's just out of reach or trying to gather the energy to go out on a Friday night, the delightful animal characters depicted in these comicsβ75 of which are brand new and never-before-seenβare guaranteed to brighten your day.
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Youβre Dad
The hilarious and heartwarming companion to international bestselling author Liz Climoβs Youβre Mum. DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! Oh, hello! Now that I have your attentionβ¦ You must be dad! Youβre probably pretty busy. Being a dad isnβt easy. Maybe you already know this. Maybe you will soon.β Perhaps youβve been preparing for this day for a long time. Perhaps you havenβt. And if...Hardback$2299Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Youβre Mum
From bestselling author Liz Climo comes Youβre Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood. Mums: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now thereβs a picture book just for them. With more than a hundred...Hardback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Please Don't Eat Me
When a carefree bunny is approached by a voracious bear in the woods, Bunny has just one request: Please Don't Eat Me. But the bear has a never-ending list of requests, and Bunny realises maybe Bear isn't as hungry as he'd let on... maybe he just wants his new friend's company for a while. This witty and poignant exploration of...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Iβm So Happy Youβre Here
From internationally bestselling author Liz Climo comes Iβm So Happy Youβre Here, a book to remind us to love ourselves. We all need a reminder that we're loved and we matter, and international bestselling author Liz Climo delivers that dose of warmth and love in her new book. Sometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
You're Loved
You're brand new, and you're perfect You're demanding, but you're worth it. Told in gentle rhyming verse, You're Loved, by internationally bestselling author Liz Climo, is a heartfelt and funny book about new babies and the fun and frustrations of growing up. A tribute to the bond between parent and child, Liz creates instantly familiar and relatable scenes of sleepless...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Little World of Liz Climo
Liz Climo, character artist on The Simpsons, has one of the top 150 most-visited Tumblr accounts. Her comics are drawn simply with witty one-liners, which people of all ages can enjoy.Artist Liz Climo has charmed her fans with her comic world of whimsical animal characters, where everyone from grizzly bears, dinosaurs, rabbits, and anteaters grapple with everyday life with wit...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
You're Loved
You're brand new, and you're perfect You're demanding, but you're worth it. Told in gentle rhyming verse, You're Loved, by internationally bestselling author Liz Climo, is a heartfelt and funny book about new babies and the fun and frustrations of growing up. A tribute to the bond between parent and child, Liz creates instantly familiar and relatable scenes of sleepless...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Best Bear Ever!
Come spend some time in Liz Climo's world! The artist and popular blogger returns with another collection of her comicsβthis time following the seasons with her most beloved characters. Fans love Liz Climo's charmingly funny animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine. Best Bear Ever! follows Bear and...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Lobster Is the Best Medicine
Fans have fallen in love with Liz Climo's charmingly quirky animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo, a place where porcupines, anteaters, and grizzly bears all grapple with everyday life with wit and humour. Now Liz returns with a book devoted to friendship. Chapter themes include Old Friends, New Friends, Unlikely Friends, and Friends...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad
Meet Rory, the dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on his own adventure and explore his island home. He can't wait to tell his dad all about the things he can do all by himself, from crossing rivers to finding shelter from the rain. Little does Rory know, his father is never...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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