Friends

Author: Helen Oxenbury

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  • : $10.00 AUD
  • : 9781406340112
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : Walker Books Ltd
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  • : November 2012
  • : 150mm X 150mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 9.95
  • : February 2013
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  • : books

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  • : Helen Oxenbury
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  • : Board book
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  • : 823.914
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  • : 14
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  • : all col. Illustrations
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Barcode 9781406340112
9781406340112

Description

This is the reissue of a classic baby board book to celebrate Helen Oxenbury's great contribution to children's books. Babies make all kinds of friends - rabbits, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, cats, hens and ducks. Helen Oxenbury's gorgeous illustrations not only capture the creatures the baby meets, but every bit of the baby's delight in them. No one draws babies like Helen Oxenbury. Her warm, affectionate depictions have been loved and cherished by children and adults around the world for over 30 years. In 1981, this groundbreaking little book was one of the most innovative board books ever published and is now considered a classic of the genre. It is a classic by one of the world's most distinguished and celebrated children's book illustrators. It is an ideal way to start a lifelong love of books. It is the perfect baby gift. Other books in this classic baby board book series are: "Dressing", "Playing", and, "Working".

Reviews

"Helen Oxenbury more or less invented the baby board book." (Parents Magazine)"

Author description

Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell; We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; as well as her classic board books for babies. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Alice in Wonderland. She lives in London, NW3.