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A Darling Demon

Melbourne Demons
By Jaclyn Crupi
Series: Footy Baby
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A Darling Demon explores the charming tradition of newborns being welcomed with a name, a cuddle, and a lifelong allegiance to a football team. This delightful tale follows four courageous babies as they grow into the daring 'demons' their parents always anticipated, embracing their unique spirit and the team they belong to.
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This book is perfect for young children and families who enjoy spirited stories about identity, belonging, and sports culture. It will particularly appeal to fans of playful, heartwarming children's books with a sporting twist.

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Every newborn needs to fully embrace the footy baby they were born to be. When a baby is born they are given a name, a cuddle and a football team they will belong to for life.

A brave daredevil has been born and their heart beats true! Follow along as four newborns become the demons their parents always knew they would be.

Series: Footy Baby

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  • A Darling Demon
    A Darling Demon
    Every newborn needs to fully embrace the footy baby they were born to be. When a baby is born they are given a name, a cuddle and a football team they will belong to for life. A brave daredevil has been born and their heart beats true! Follow along as four newborns become the demons their parents always knew they...
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    Board book
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    Taming a Tiger
    It’s not always easy to tame a tiger, but they will quickly earn their stripes. Follow along as four newborns become the tigers their parents always knew they would be.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760508593

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mikki Butterley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 10

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jaclyn Crupi Series: Footy Baby

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