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My First Forest Book

Name: My First Forest Book
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789370899926
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Elisabeth Norton

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Create a peaceful bedtime routine with My First Forest Book, a soothing board book for toddlers filled with gentle rhymes, calming woodland imagery, and dreamy nighttime comfort. Perfect for little ones aged 2-4, this beautifully illustrated bedtime story helps children relax, unwind, and settle down for... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Description

Create a peaceful bedtime routine with My First Forest Book, a soothing board book for toddlers filled with gentle rhymes, calming woodland imagery, and dreamy nighttime comfort. Perfect for little ones aged 2-4, this beautifully illustrated bedtime story helps children relax, unwind, and settle down for sleep.

Set in a magical forest, this comforting bedtime book for kids follows a quiet nighttime journey through soft sounds, sleepy animals, and a calm natural world. With lyrical read-aloud text and peaceful illustrations, it supports emotional comfort, early language development, and positive bedtime habits.

What's Inside

Gentle rhyming text for a soothing read-aloud experience
Calming forest and woodland bedtime setting
Beautiful illustrations designed to help children wind down
Simple, comforting story perfect for bedtime routines

Learning Benefits

Supports a calm and consistent bedtime routine
Encourages relaxation and emotional security
Builds listening skills and early language development
Creates bonding moments between parent and child

Key Features

Bedtime board book for toddlers and preschoolers
Rhyming sleep story with gentle, soothing language
Nature-themed nighttime setting children will love
Perfect for winding down before sleep

Perfect For

Toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4
Parents creating peaceful bedtime rituals
Nurseries, preschools, and daycare quiet-time reading
Gifting - bedtime books, baby books, calming storybooks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789370899926

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 December 2025

Country: India

Imprint: Wonder House Books

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 22

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About the Author

Elisabeth grew up in Alaska but now lives in Switzerland where she writes, teaches English, and in her spare time, is learning Korean.

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