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It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the incredible folks who brought us into this world: our mothers.

Where would we be without the women who raised us, cleaned up after us, fed us, taught us how to fly… Wait, we’re thinking of the animal mothers in our book of the month I Love You Mom by Liz Temperley.

I Love You Mom is an ode to the mothers of the animal kingdom featuring 45 wild animal moms and their babies illustrated in Temperley’s unique style.

From bottlenose dolphins to bald eagles, learn about the ways animal mothers care for their young in this charming little book, a great gift for Mother’s Day.

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Book lovers are notorious for seeking out bookish places to visit on holiday. From the famous stacks of historic bookshops to the homes of celebrated writers, there’s no shortage of travel selfies — or should we say, shelfies — to be found across social media.

Rather than turning to social media for inspiration this World Book Day, we’ve turned to the history books, or at least our own bookshelf. We’ve scoured the 8th edition of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites to compile a list of historic libraries every book lover should visit at least once.

Here are ten beautiful historic libraries to inspire your literary wanderlust.

 

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From the ancient ruins of Turkey to the colourful palaces of Iran, from the formidable landscapes of the Amazon to the towering vistas of the Himalayas, and from the quaint charm of the English Lake District to the imposing detail of China's terracotta army, there is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for every traveller.

But deciding where to visit first can be a daunting task, especially with new sites being added to UNESCO's list every year.

To help you decide which country's World Heritage Sites you should visit next, we've pulled together a quiz to give you a personalized travel recommendation for the perfect place to go on your next holiday.

Whether you're after history, wildlife spotting, or an outdoor adventure, we've found the perfect place for your next adventure. 

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