You're Just What I Need
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

You're Just What I Need

By Ruth Krauss, Julia Noonan (Illustrator)

A mother guesses what's hidden under a blanket in a playful game.

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In a delightful game of hide-and-seek, a mother tries to guess what her baby is hiding under a soft blanket. Each guess brings laughter and warmth, creating a tender moment perfect for sharing. Will she ever discover the secret of the bundle? This charming tale, with its gentle simplicity and colorful illustrations, invites parents and children to join in the fun and cherish the joy of playful discovery.

From the publisher

Join the fun as a mother and child play a loving game of hide-and-seek in this charming hardcover reissue of Ruth Krauss’s delightful story, originally titled The Bundle Book.

As baby hides beneath the soft blanket, Mother tries again and again to guess what in the world the bundle could be. Brought to life with soft and playful full-color artwork by Julia Noonan, this heartwarming classic is perfect for parents and young children to share.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about parentsBooks about new babiesBooks about familyBooks about momsBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 8, 2019
First published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062431813

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