Here are some terrific gift ideas to pair with a brand new book this Mother's Day!
The Cat Who Saved the Library plus
a Hanging Cat Mug
Warm, wonderful and wise, Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved the Library is an engaging story about a young girl who teams up with a talking cat to uncover the mystery of why books have been disappearing off the shelves at her local library. Enjoy this Japanese bestseller with a piping hot cup of tea from an adorable mug that features a cat peeking over the edge of the rim.
Pranzo plus
an Italy Jigsaw Puzzle
In Pranzo, Guy Mirabella masterfully weaves his recipes, images and stories into a celebration of Italian food, capturing the spirit of simplicity, fresh seasonal ingredients and sumptuous colors and flavors. Finish off the perfect family dinner around the table by piecing together a charming Italy Jigsaw Puzzle.
Rytual plus
Reusable Make-up Cleaning Pads
A debut novel from Melbourne-based writer Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, Rytual is a darkly funny deconstruction of the beauty industry that asks the question: what if your favourite cult beauty brand ... was actually a cult? Package it up with a set of reusable make-up removal pads to easily cleanse the face with just water (and not expensive, potentially cultish, make-up remover).
I Am Nannertgarrook plus
a Grandmother’s Country Design Scarf
In I Am Nannertgarrook, Boonwurrung writer Tasma Walton tells a powerful, heart-wrenching story about maternal love that endures against pitiless odds. Pair it with a warm and cozy scarf that features a stunning Grandmother Country artwork by the renowned Indigenous artist, Michelle Possum.
I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself plus
a French Baguette Candle
Glynnis MacNicol's memoir about her time living in a friend's Parisian apartment, I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, is a decadent, joyful, unexpected journey into one woman's pursuit of radical enjoyment. Transport yourself there by pairing it with a French Baguette candle from Paddywax's Bistro range.
The Ancients plus
the Bath Brew: Australian Native Bath Soak
In The Ancients, prize-winning nature writer Andrew Darby takes us to the wilds of Tasmania to discover the world's oldest surviving trees, many of which are thousands of years old. Read this engrossing book while soaking in the tub with a relaxing Bath Brew made with organic native ingredients and essential oils.
Mothering on Our Own plus
'I am Enough' Crew Socks
Edited by Rachel Maksimovic, Mothering on Our Own is a collection of 30 stories that encapsulates the resilience, courage, boundless love and unwavering spirit of single and solo mothers. Show your appreciation by teaming it with a pair of socks that reminds them that they are enough.
Knits for You and Your Dog plus
Labrador Reading Socks
Authored by a collection of well-known Finnish and Icelandic knitters and featuring stunning location photography, Knits For You and Your Dog is the ultimate knitting book, featuring 10 matching sweater designs to keep you and your loyal companion warm throughout winter. Lean into the cosy vibe with this snuggly pair of Laborador Reading Socks.
