The World of Sylvanian Families Official Guide

Name: The World of Sylvanian Families Official Guide
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781529093179
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Macmillan Children's Books

Series: Sylvanian Families

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The World of Sylvanian Families Official Guide is a delightful gift book that opens the door to the charming universe of Sylvanian Families. Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they explore Sylvanian Village with its cosy cottages, bustling shopping street, and the joyful Sylvanian Land amusement park. This official guide reveals detailed insights into the characters, their favourite hobbies, jobs, and special places, complemented by an original illustrated story, vibrant maps, and a comprehensive history of Sylvanian Families worldwide.
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A stunning gift book featuring the world and characters of Sylvanian Families, packed full of images and information for fans to treasure for years to come.

A stunning gift book featuring the world and characters of Sylvanian Families, packed full of images and information for fans to treasure for years to come

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A stunning gift book introducing the wonderful world of Sylvanian Families, packed full of information and beautiful images of all your favourite characters.

Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and all her friends as they show you around their adorable world, from Sylvanian Village with its cosy cottages and shopping street to the cute Sylvanian Land amusement park that's filled with fun and laughter.

Discover everything there is to know about the Sylvanian Families characters including their favourite activities, jobs and places, plus a special introduction, an original illustrated story, illustrated maps and a full history of Sylvanian Families around the world.

Full of beautiful full-colour scenes and bursting with facts, The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide is truly a book for fans old and new to treasure forever.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529093179

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 705g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Series: Sylvanian Families Special Editions Sylvanian Families

About the Author

First created in Japan in 1985, Sylvanian Families is a collectable toy series of animal families living in the beautiful woodland word of Sylvania. Sold worldwide and one of the bestselling and most beloved toy brands of all time, the world spans an idyllic village, beautiful countryside, a town filled with boutique shops and vintage trams, an amusement park and more, and is home to over 100 different characters including the Chocolate Rabbit family, the Persian Cat Family, and the Toy Poodle family.

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