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Secret Garden
A BabyLit® Flowers Primer
Series: BabyLit Classics
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Ideal for parents seeking a fashionable and engaging way to introduce classic stories to their toddlers and build a nursery library filled with thoughtful, beautifully designed books.
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Give little ones a perfect start with BabyLit--charming books that create precious bonding moments while introducing classics and building essential skills that plant seeds for lifelong learning and literary appreciation.
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As seen in the New York Times
“Will delight bookish babes of all ages.” — COOL MOM PICKS
“The simplicity of these books is its genius.” — KID LIT REVIEWS
BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library.
Series: BabyLit Classics
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As featured in the New York Times, it is praised for delighting bookish children of all ages and celebrated for its simple yet brilliant approach to early literary exposure.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781423638728
Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Format: Board book
Date Published: 15 February 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Illustration: 4-color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alison Oliver
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 175.0mm
Weight: 266g
Pages: 22
About the Author
JENNIFER ADAMS is the author of more than 30 books, including board books in the best-selling BabyLit series which introduce young children to the world of classic literature. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit her website at jennifer-adams.com.
Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison’s design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, and Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in New York.
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