7 VINTAGE books to read this Christmas Eve

The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss

Ever-present and familiar, the robin seems to live with us through the seasons. Guided by beloved naturalist Stephen Moss, follow the robin as it enters the world as an egg, through to an adult bird; via courtship, song, breeding, feeding and migration. Taking us month by month, this charming book also explores our relationship with the robin and its role in our social and cultural history. With beautiful vintage illustrations, The Robin combines bird watching, folklore and poetry and makes for a quaint and festive stocking filler.