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When the World Was Waiting for You

When the World Was Waiting for You

by Gillian Shields (Author), Anna Currey (Illustrator)

  • Used

    Hardcover 2012

    $86.75
Synopsis

This celebration of new life will allow for tender bedtime cuddles everywhere as the book relishes the shared family pleasure of a newborn baby. This perfect first board book will encourage children to either think about their own arrival into the world or prepare them for the arrival of a sibling, as the words and pictures combine to create a world at peace with itself.

$86.75

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 24
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01 Mar 2012
ISBN 10: 1408806290
ISBN 13: 9781408806296
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: A board book version of the picture book When the World Was Waiting For You - a wonderful first book for all young readers

Media Reviews
Praise for When the World Was Waiting for You: `Enchantingly simple text and the most lovely illustrations make this book one to treasure' * Angels and Urchins *
`The rhyming story and gentle tones of this book complement your child's bedtime routine . . . this book would also make a beautiful gift for a new mother' * Family Interest *
`A delightful exploration of the joy of anticipation before the arrival of a new addition . . . With its gentle, lilting rhythmic text; this book will make an ideal gift' * Books for Keep *
Praise for When the World Is Ready for Bed: `Charm and simplicity . . . this stands out among the ranks of going-to-bed books' * The Bookseller *
Author Bio
Gillian Shields is a long-term contributor to the Bloomsbury list and is the author of the extremely successful Mermaid SOS series. Gillian lives in Burwash Common, East Sussex. Anna Currey's warm, classic watercolour style has brought to life many enchanting picture books published by Macmillan and Walker Books. This is her second book for Bloomsbury. Anna lives near Bath. Gillian and Anna are also the creators of the wonderful picture book When the World Is Ready for Bed.