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The Book Of Upside Down Thinking Gift Book
A rhyming wit & wisdom book with a clever twist
Description
A collection of wise and witty rhymes that challenge our view of the world presented in a beautiful hardback gift book.
This is a magical collection of verse written in Morocco and inspired by traditional folk tales and stories from the Near and Middle East, many dating back as far as the eleventh century. The beautifully designed gift book features colourful hand drawn tile illustrations alongside Brian’s original poems, which show the world from a different and unexpected perspective.
The Book Of Upside Down Thinking makes a thought-provoking and heartwarming gift for friends, family or as a treat to yourself. It’s sure to have a wide-ranging appeal and is a perfect stocking filler at Christmas time.
Brian features as a guest on our blog, giving an insight into the inspiration behind The Book Of Upside Down Thinking here.
Made with paper & love, from you to me.
Why we love it
We love the fact that this deluxe poetry book is the right way up even when it’s upside down! The colourful Moroccan tiles that pepper the really witty rhymes make this an enlightening joy to read.
Details
Square 15.5 x 15.5cm
Written by Brian Patten and illustrated by Jess Henshall
96 pages of 130gsm uncoated, acid-free paper
Hardback book
Textured fabric cover with gold foil blocking and colour internal pages
Colour coordinated end papers, head and tail band
Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials
Designed and published in the UK
Awards & Publicity
'I love the book...these short poems pack a punch...and lure you back for a second look...and a new thought, and a wry smile.'
Bel Mooney
'A clever, quirky and intriguing squint at human nature'
Val Hennessy
STOCK ITEMS
All Stock product orders received before 11:30am (Monday - Friday) are picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery to a UK address can be expected within 2-3 working days. Timescales for delivery overseas depends on the end location.
During busy periods such as Black Friday weekend and Christmas deliveries may take a little longer so please order early to avoid disappointment.
MADE TO ORDER
All Made To Order products are handmade and take 3-4 working days to create. Once created they are shipped and delivery to a UK address can be expected within 2-3 working days. Timescales for delivery overseas depends on the end location.
During busy periods such as Black Friday weekend and Christmas deliveries may take a little longer so please order early to avoid disappointment.
ORDERING A STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER PRODUCT
If you order a Made To Order gift at the same time as a Stock Item gift, these will be shipped to you in separate parcels to the timescales outlined above.
ORDER HASN'T ARRIVED
All our products are sent out as letters or parcels and they rarely go missing, however if your order has not arrived after 3 working days of the expected delivery, please check to see if you have been left a card. Should your order fail to turn up, or there is a problem with it, please do contact us and we will be delighted to help you.
CUSTOMS
Following changes resulting from Brexit, FROM YOU TO ME deliveries are made VAT paid so that additional local VAT should not need to be paid, on receipt, in EU countries. If additional charges are made in the country that the order is sent to, then these will need to be paid for by the recipient.
CHRISTMAS 2025
Our guide for Christmas last order dates shipped to a UK address is:
- Made To Order - Sunday 15th December.
- Stock - Wednesday 20th December.