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V&A

4 books in this series
Why Do We Wear Clothes?
Why Do We Wear Clothes?
Do you know why a chef's hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie?

Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever wondered why we wear the clothes we do.
Very Merry Christmas Colouring
Very Merry Christmas Colouring
A stunning box of 50 festive colour-in postcards. Each card features a different design, inspired by iconic cards and patterns from the V&A Museum. With 25 Christmas cards and 25 Thank You cards, this box gives you everything you need to spread Christmas cheer this festive season.

Did you know that the first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, the founding director of the V&A Museum?
William Morris 123
William Morris 123
With this beautifully illustrated board book, learn your numbers with William Morris and his lovely designs. Starting with one tree and ending with 10 butterflies, this is the perfect introduction to counting for very young children.
William Morris ABC
William Morris ABC
With this beautifully illustrated board book, learn your first words with William Morris and his lovely designs. Starting with a for apple and ending with z for zebra, this is the perfect introduction to first words for very young children.

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