When the World Was Waiting for You
When the World Was Waiting for You

When the World Was Waiting for You

Written by Gillian Shields & illustrated by Anna Currey
Board Book
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0 - 3
Reading age
26
Page count
Sep 11, 2018
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Publisher Summary

What could be more heartwarming than the arrival of a new little one? The bunny family in this charming picture book celebrates all the events surrounding a birth, from readying the baby’s crib to the very first visit from friends and family This padded board book edition is a perfect baby shower gift, and the round edges and sturdy pages make it just right for big siblings with little hands.

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    This is such a great book about welcoming a new baby, talking about the before and after. The illustrations are amazingly sweet and pair perfectly with the rhyming text.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Gillian Shields

    Gillian Shields is the author of Bloomsbury’s Mermaid SOS series and other books for young children.

    Illustrator
    Anna Currey

    Anna Currey’s warm, classic watercolor style has brought to life many enchanting picture books. She lives with her husband, two daughters, a dog and a variety of goldfish.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781547600335
Publication Date
September 11, 2018
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Original Publication Date
March 1, 2011
Page Count
26
Audience
Board
Reading Age
0 - 3 years

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