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My First Book of Animals
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My First Book of Animals is a gorgeously illustrated board book that takes kids through all kinds of delightful animals.
This book is perfect for introducing young readers to the diversity of the animal kingdom in an engaging and visually captivating way.
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My First Book of Animals by Alain Gree is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging content that effectively introduce young children to a variety of animals. Reviewers appreciate the book's educational value, simplicity, and nostalgic style, noting it as a delightful choice for early readers and parents seeking an informative toddler-friendly book.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781908985033
Publisher: Button Books
Format: Board book
Date Published: 18 October 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Button Books
Illustration: Full Colour
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 165.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 22
About the Author
Alain Gree is a French author and illustrator of children's books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a children's broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine.
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