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Daddy Cuddle

a very sweet picture book for dads, babies and toddlers to share!
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In Daddy Cuddle by Kate Mayes, a young child wakes up eager to spend a blissful morning with their father. The story unfolds in the early hours as the child and daddy share tender, playful moments together. It's a delightful illustration of love and the precious bond between a father and child, perfect for creating lasting bedtime memories.
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An undeniably adorable new picture book for dads everywhere, from bestselling author Kate Mayes and award-winning illustrator Sara Acton.

Daddy Cuddle captures the tender moments of a morning early riser through the eyes of an irresistible little rabbit who just wants to play.

This gorgeous tale from celebrated author Kate Mayes and talented illustrator Sara Acton is a book to be loved and treasured by children, fathers, and families everywhere.

Perfect for ages 0-5.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733334054

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Acton
  • Illustrated by Sara Acton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kate Mayes is the bestselling author of the picture books Daddy Cuddle and Mummy Cuddle (illustrated by Sara Acton), The Bum Book, The Christmas Bum Book and The Easter Bum Book (illustrated by Andrew Joyner), Count My Kisses, Little One and Count My Christmas Kisses (illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie and written as Ruthie May), and Stew a Cockatoo: My Aussie Cookbook (illustrated by Leigh Hobbs and written as Ruthie May), and is a contributor in the children's poetry book A Boat of Stars. She lives in Sydney, Australia, and works in the book publishing industry. Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator. Sara grew up in the Cotswolds in England and always loved drawing, especially people and other strange creatures. She studied BA Hons Fine Art and trained as an Art Teacher in London. After teaching and practicing art in England and New Zealand Sara moved with her family to Australia.Β Her first picture book Ben and Duck won the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for new illustrators.

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