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My nephew's favourite present was the tray of sweets my brother bought for him.
Quel surprise.
But it's nice to know that he (bro) is at least in good standing with the next generation this year.
Second favourite? The "lucky dip" stocking I bought for him. But I know perfectly well that was just exciting on the night. Like my bro's present it will be used up and gone.
But I bought a special pop-up version of The Tiger Who Came to Tea for one of my oldest friend's daughters. And she adored it, having got the normal hardback out of the library and knowing it inside out. Nothing like a new slant on a familiar book to warm a pre-schooler's heart. I doubt it was her favourite, but it warmed my heart to see the features of friends mixed into a vibrant, small but independent personality and know just for a few moments I had pleased her.
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