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Welcome, baby, to this world
Lashes long and fingers curled.
From the bestselling author of THERE'S ONLY ONE MUM LIKE YOU comes a warm, heartfelt and modern new baby book.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781925972917
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 September 2020
Country: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Kids
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 24
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Jess Racklyeft is an author and illustrator based in Melbourne. From her home studio, Jess creates original paintings and prints for greeting card companies and various clients. But her favourite work of all is producing children's books! Jess has authored and illustrated several picture books and board books and has won several awards, including two CBCA Notables. She primarily works with watercolour and Photoshop.
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