Very Special You

Name: Very Special You
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781800781818
Price: 18.99 NZD
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A joyful spring tale with foiled pages!

By Emma Dodd

Series: Emma Dodd Series

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Another heartwarming story in Emma Dodd's bestselling series, Very Special You is a celebration of the joy little ones bring. Your smile is the best smile, your laugh is just right. You were made for kisses and cuddling tight. Sheep revels in the wonder and uniqueness... Read More

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Description

Another heartwarming story in Emma Dodd's bestselling series, Very Special You is a celebration of the joy little ones bring.

Your smile is the best smile,
your laugh is just right.

You were made for kisses
and cuddling tight.

Sheep revels in the wonder and uniqueness of her lamb as she spends time with her 'Very Special You'.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800781818

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Emma Dodd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emma Dodd Happiness & Mental Health Series: Emma Dodd Series

About the Author

Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art in London and has been lucky enough to work as an illustrator ever since. She has illustrated more than 200 books for children and now writes and illustrates her own books, as well as collaborating with other authors.

Emma's two children and her love of nature and the outdoors are her main sources of inspiration. Emma lives in Guildford, Surrey with her family and their two Jack Russell terriers, Buzz and Twiglet.

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