Welcome to the World Synopsis
From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences - now as a beautiful board book.
From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes.
A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780241456538 |
| Publication date: |
17th April 2025 |
| Author: |
Julia Donaldson |
| Illustrator: |
Helen Oxenbury |
| Publisher: |
Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: |
Board book |
| Pagination: |
30 pages |
| Suitable For: |
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About Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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