When the World Was Waiting for You

4.08 ( 170 Ratings by Goodreads)
When the World Was Waiting for You

When the World Was Waiting for You

4.08 (170 Ratings by Goodreads)
hardback
Published: 7 March, 2011

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Description

This celebration of new life will allow for tender bedtime cuddles everywhere as the book relishes the shared family pleasure of a newborn baby. This perfect first board book will encourage children to either think about their own arrival into the world or prepare them for the arrival of a sibling, as the words and pictures combine to create a world at peace with itself.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9781408806302
ISBN10 1408806304
Number Of Pages 32
Item Weight 398 g
Product Dimensions 252 x 16 x 254 mm
Publisher / Reseller Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format hardback
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Media Reviews

Praise for When the World Is Ready for Bed: 'Charm and simplicity . . . this stands out among the ranks of going-to-bed books' * The Bookseller *
Praise for When the World Was Waiting for You: 'Enchantingly simple text and the most lovely illustrations make this book one to treasure' * Angels and Urchins *
'The rhyming story and gentle tones of this book complement your child's bedtime routine . . . this book would also make a beautiful gift for a new mother' * Family Interest *
'A delightful exploration of the joy of anticipation before the arrival of a new addition . . . With its gentle, lilting rhythmic text; this book will make an ideal gift' * Books for Keep *

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Author's Bio

Gillian Shields is a long-term contributor to the Bloomsbury list and is the author of the extremely successful Mermaid SOS series. Gillian lives in Burwash Common, East Sussex. Anna Currey's warm, classic watercolour style has brought to life many enchanting picture books published by Macmillan and Walker Books. This is her second book for Bloomsbury. Anna lives near Bath. Gillian and Anna are also the creators of the wonderful picture book When the World Is Ready for Bed.

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