This little collection is meant as a gesture of appreciation, when a card or even an expensive gift is just not the best way of expressing thanks for being that rare person - a very special friend. To A Very Special Friend will last longer than a bunch of flowers, be less fattening than a box of chocolates, say more than a card and be treasured for a long time to come. Ever since its introduction in 1991, Helen Exley's bestselling To Give and to Keep series has been giving people the words to say important things to their loved ones. From the quality of the writing, the beautiful illustrations and the love and care that has been put into each title, these beautiful books are perfect to let the important people in our lives know how we really feel. Helen Exley Giftbooks is a family company, started by Richard and Helen Exley, and subsequently expanded by their sons, Lincoln and Dalton, who both work in the company. Every giftbook is designed to be special - a joy to give and to receive - with a thoughtful message of ""I love you"" or ""thanks for everything"" or simply ""I saw this and thought of you"". The books sell four million copies a year in over thirty languages and in over eighty countries across the world.