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y separately published work icon Stories for Little Ones : Four Beloved Australian Picture Books anthology   children's fiction  
Is part of Little Hare Treasuries 2023 series - publisher picture book
Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 Stories for Little Ones : Four Beloved Australian Picture Books
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'A celebration of babies and all the joy they bring …

'This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns funny, tender and playful.

'With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Tamsin Ainslie, Jane Godwin, Libby Hathorn, Jane Massey, Ruthie May, Jan Ormerod and Margaret Wild, Stories for Little Ones is the perfect collection to welcome a baby into the world.' (Publication summary)

Contents

* Contents derived from the Surry Hills, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,:Little Hare Books , 2023 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Count My Kisses, Little One, Ruthie May , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), single work picture book children's
'A delightful rhythmic counting book for babies and toddlers, filled with love and kisses. Baby is showered with affection all day long while the kisses accumulate page by page - along with the tickling of toes, frolics in the garden and splashes in the bath - until, finally, Baby drifts off to sleep.' (From the publisher's website.)
Itsy Bitsy Babies, Margaret Wild , Jan Ormerod (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'All the itsy bitsy babies are warm and snug.
All the itsy bitsy babies want to hug, hug, hug!
All the itsy bitsy babies are full of bliss.
All the itsy bitsy babies want to kiss, kiss, kiss!

'With charming illustrations and rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, this wonderful story about the things babies love to do will inspire endless fun, as babies always love to read about babies. Descriptions of such familiar activities as playing peek-a-boo, clapping, and banging a drum are accompanied by lively illustrations, and will inspire many imitations.' (Publication summary)
A Baby for Loving, Libby Hathorn , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'Join a charming family of bears as they sing and chuckle and snuggle their way through a sunny afternoonChildren will adore spending time with this family as they delight in each other's company and delight in the myriad ways a baby can bring joy to everyday life. A sub-plot follows the antics of two pets who hide the baby's toys, and children will delight in this humourous search-and-find storyline. The rhyming text is complemented by luminous ink paintings that encapsulate the gentle pleasures of an afternoon with the family in the sun.' (Publication summary)
Mumma, Dadda, No, Mine, More, Jane Godwin , Jane Massey (illustrator), single work picture book children's
'A delightfully warm and funny story that perfectly captures the magical time when a baby first begins to speak.' (Publication summary)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Surry Hills, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,: Little Hare Books , 2023 .
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      Extent: 104p.
      Description: illus.
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      •  Published 29 November 2023

      ISBN: 9781761213199
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