Jane Kemp

Clare Walters

When Sam's big brother Ben goes away on a school trip for one whole week, at first Sam is glad, but when it gets all too quiet without Ben around, Sam starts to miss his big brother.

I Very Really Miss You

Dawn Apperley

This rhyming book shows different animal fathers with their offspring, including a human father and child.

Dad Mine!

Over the course of a beautiful day at the seaside, a mother and her little daughter roam over sandy beaches and grassy hills as the mother searches for just the right time and spot to tell her girl how much she loves her. Reprint.

Time to Say I Love You

Smooth teddies, fuzzy teddies, ready-for-a-cuddle teddies. With such deliciously warm words, and irresistible illustrations from Sam Williams, this is a book that invites hours of sharing, smiling, talking, and learning. The simple text is lovely to read out loud and complements pages that arechock-full of vibrant, attractive, desirable toys, grouped together just as they would be in the most tempting of catalogues. We are led visually through the book by a couple of soft toy characters - a little penguin chick and a piglet. Their appearance on every spread gives the book a particularlyintimate and special feel for the youngest of readers. The pictures will enchant and engage babies and toddlers and there are many opportunities for pointing out particular toys, colours and shapes. The book finishes with some fun suggestions for matching and finding activities that parents andchildren can do together. This book would make an adorable, enduring addition to any nursery bookshelf and is a perfect gift for a new baby. Not only is it a beautiful book, it will prove an invaluable resource as babies start to develop early language and visual-recognition skills.

Clare Walters

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