First Alphabet Book

Name: First Alphabet Book
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781474998321
Price: 19.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Mary Cartwright

Series: First Concepts

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First Alphabet Book by Mary Cartwright is a delightful introduction to the world of letters for young children. Filled with engaging illustrations and vibrant colours, this book takes readers on an alphabetical journey, providing a fun and interactive way to learn the ABCs. It's designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for reading and language.
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Format: Board book

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Description

A playful look-and-talk book for sharing with little children.

Join Bunny on a fun-filled run through the alphabet in this playful board book for little children who are starting to learn their ABCs. Each letter is brought to life with a new word and a whimsical illustration that grown-ups and little people can talk about as they read along together.

This delightful board book, First Alphabet Book by Mary Cartwright, is perfect for introducing young readers to the joys of the alphabet. With engaging pictures and simple text, it's an ideal way for parents and children to enjoy learning together.

Series: First Concepts

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First Alphabet Book

A playful look-and-talk book for sharing with little children. Join Bunny on a fun-filled run through the alphabet in this playful board book for little children who are starting to learn their ABCs. Each letter is brought to life with a new word and a whimsical illustration that grown-ups and little people can talk about as they read along together....

By Mary Cartwright

Board book

$19⁹⁹

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Ships late October
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474998321

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Elisa Ferro

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 24

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