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This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

By Francesco Sedita
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This Is the First Book I Will Read to You by Francesco Sedita is a heartwarming children's book that captures the tender moments between a parent and child during storytime. It explores the depth of familial love through delightful illustrations and poetic language, creating a comforting and joyous reading experience that celebrates the bond forged through shared stories.
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You might enjoy this touching and beautifully illustrated children's story if you're looking for a heartwarming book to share a special reading moment with your little one. Its gentle narrative and relatable themes make it an ideal choice for bedtime storytelling, nurturing a love for books and creating lasting memories with your child.

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Perfect for Father's Day, a new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time.

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A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time. A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time. It's baby's first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He's also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn't settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj's, and the perfect swaddle, it's time to cuddle up to read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.

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This Is the First Book I Will Read to You by Francesco Sedita is praised for encouraging new caregivers to share reading times with young children, highlighting a poignant bond between parents and their little ones. The book is noted for its nostalgic feel, capturing the hopes of a father for future closeness with his child, reminiscent of beloved childhood classics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593405055

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Magenta Fox

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 391g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Francesco Sedita Penguin Books

About the Author

Francesco Sedita is the creator of the Miss Popularity book series, the Emmy-winning The Who Was? Show on Netflix, and many other books in his job at Penguin Young Readers. Follow Francesco on Instagram @Mr_Francesco.

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