The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance

Packed with hard-won wisdoms and gentle truths, this is Miranda's honest exploration of the lessons she has learned on her journey from illness to recovery<BR><BR>'A bombshell, moving, inspirational. Hart passes on the tips that helped her emerge from psychological as much as physical doldrums. No comedian, female or male, has been so taken to the nation's bosom since Victoria Wood' Independent<BR><BR>'Irrepressible and joyous. Taking us affectionately by the hand, Miranda takes us through her ten-year journey to deep self-knowledge' Daily Mail<BR><BR>'A wonderful book, filled with treasure' Julia Samuel<BR><BR>'A raw and poignant account. Miranda is more of an everywoman than ever before' The Times<BR><BR>'Miranda's account of slowly letting her guard down and being vulnerable is sweet and moving, and proof that happiness is possible even in the most trying times' Guardian<BR><BR>----<BR><BR>Hello to you, I am with news. I have a new book: I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You. I know - what an intriguing title!<BR><BR>Basically, I have had an unexpectedly difficult decade - there have been surprising joys, but also deep revelations and challenging lows. I shall be honest about those, because what I discovered in the difficult times were my, what I call, treasures.<BR><BR>Treasures - practical tools, values, ways, answers researched from some great scientists, neuroscientists, therapists, sociologists (all the 'ists') out there, that have genuinely led to a sense of freedom, joy, peace and physical recovery I never would have thought possible.<BR><BR>Life now, amazingly, with what I will share, is - SUCH FUN! (always important to quote your own catch phrases. . .) If you fancy having a read, then I hope my story might help your story. After all, we are in this beautiful, mysterious, challenging life together. Rest assured there are funny stories along the way - we will have a laugh too, my dear reader chum.<BR><BR>Oh, and I couldn't possibly say if there is a love story in it . . . (There is - shush). Exciting.<BR>----<BR><BR>Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024<BR>

A funny, feel-good story of one woman, one dog and one forgotten Christmas tree that brings a little magic back to their lives. <BR><BR>From the bestselling author of I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You.<BR><BR>Hello to you. I have written a short story, or Tall Tale as I like to call it, because I believe we all deserve moments to cosy up with something simple yet joy-filled and uplifting. If I may be so bold about my own tale!<BR><BR>It contains, amongst many thrills I couldn't possibly divulge yet, intriguing and exciting mishaps between a Christmas tree that not only talks, but dances (I know!); a dog called Jessie, who also talks, and a woman called Joan, who - less surprisingly, in that she is a human being - talks too. Interested? I should blooming well hope so!<BR><BR>Right, let me tell you all about it . . .<BR><BR>--<BR><BR><BR>PRAISE FOR MIRANDA HART<BR><BR>'Miranda is more of an everywoman than ever before' The Times<BR><BR>'Packed with optimism and wisdom' i<BR><BR>'Irrepressible and joyous' Daily Mail<BR><BR>'No comedian, female or male, has been so taken to the nation's bosom since Victoria Wood' Independent<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR LUCY CLAIRE DUNBAR<BR><BR>'Just gorgeous' BBC Radio 2<BR><BR>'The perfect Christmas gift for someone you love' Lorraine<BR>

This is a story guaranteed to make you laugh and cry: the first children's book from award-winning, bestselling author, comedian and national treasure Miranda Hart.<BR><BR>Chloe Long has lost her smile. She's looked everywhere for it. (Under her pillow. Under her bed. Under her nose. Obviously.)<BR><BR>She's tried everything to bring it back. (Her favourite cake. Her favourite gran. Her favourite joke. Obviously.) But nothing seems to be working! <BR><BR>Until one night, something utterly magical happens - and Chloe finds herself on an adventure that is out of this world ... <BR><BR>With fabulous illustrations by Sainsbury's Book of the Year winner, Kate Hindley, THE GIRL WITH THE LOST SMILE takes you on an action-packed, magical journey that celebrates the power of the imagination, the wonder of true friendship and is guaranteed to make you smile. <BR><BR>'That personality and voice belong to a uniquely cherished comedian ... there's nobody like Miranda.' Daily Mail<BR><BR>Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

*** From the bestselling author of I HAVEN'T BEEN ENTIRELY HONEST WITH YOU this little book offers 365 joy-filled tasks to make life happier and kinder ***<BR><BR>There are little things we can all do that can make a huge difference to our lives and to the lives of those around us. Doing something jolly every day that you can look back on with a smile and be grateful for, knowing it has also brought kindness to others, can gently help replace old negative thought patterns with more positive ones.<BR><BR>The tasks included in this little book are designed to be universal and free (or as cheap as possible). And all the ideas here, however silly they may seem, offer genuine and healthy ways to change the way we feel for the better. <BR><BR>Now is the time to have some childish fun and break the monotony of adult life and all its stresses. I hope some of the ideas do this for you, that you have SUCH FUN doing them and that day by day you can begin to lead a calmer and happier life!