Happy

Name: Happy
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788006989
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Emma Dodd

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Summary

Happy follows little owl as he explores joyful activities like playing games, trying new things, and singing. Yet, his greatest happiness comes from cuddling close to his mummy and sharing a loving whisper of "I love you."

This tenderly told rhyming story, paired with heartwarming illustrations, beautifully captures the bond between animal parents and their babies.
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An animal story with the 'ahh' factor from Emma Dodd.

Description

Little owl loves playing games, trying new things and singing, but what makes little owl happiest of all? Why, when he cuddles close with his mummy and whispers, "I love you".

Featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations, Happy explores the loving relationship between animal parents and their babies. This beautifully-designed board book makes the perfect gift and will soon become a bedtime favourite.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788006989

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Edition: Cased Board Book

Contributors:

Illustrated by Emma Dodd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emma Dodd

About the Author

Emma was brought up in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an illustrator. I Love My Mummy, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Emma, won the Booktrust Best Book For Babies award in 2010. Among Emma's favourite things in life are surfing with her kids, punctuality and Scrabble. Things she cannot abide include heights, pate and children who complain that they are bored. 'How can you ever be bored,' she says, 'when you can always draw a picture?'

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