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Lullabies for Bed Time

By Kerry Brown and Katrine Germein and Lousie Pike and Susan Betts and Phil Cummings and Mike Dumbleton
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Lullabies for Bed Time is a delightful compilation of soothing bedtime stories and lullabies designed to comfort children as they drift off to sleep. Crafted by a talented group of authors, the book features charming illustrations and gentle narratives that create a calm and comforting atmosphere perfect for bedtime routines. Each tale is tailored to capture the imagination and provide a restful ending to the day.
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You might enjoy this enchanting collection if you're looking to share gentle, soothing stories with your little one. It's perfect for creating a calming bedtime routine with its lyrical language and charming illustrations. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate heartwarming tales that encourage relaxation and sweet dreams for children.

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Beautifully written and illustrated lullabies to share day and night with your baby.

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Lullabies for Bed Time is beautifully written and illustrated, offering lullabies to share with your baby both day and night.

The book features a mix of well-loved and delightfully new rhymes crafted by Australian emerging and award-winning writers, including Katrina Germein, Phil Cummings, Susan Betts, Kerry Brown, Louise Pike, and Mike Dumbleton.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648086802

Publisher: Little Book Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Book Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 423g

Pages: 28

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katrine Germein Kerry Brown Lousie Pike Mike Dumbleton Phil Cummings Susan Betts

About the Author

Susan Betts is a Kokata, Wirangu and Mirning writer and illustrator from the Far-Western Nullarbor Plains of South Australia.
Katrina Germein is an Adelaide-based writer who was shortlisted for the 2023 CBCA Award for her picture book, Bev and Kev.
Phil Cummings is an award-winning author who has written over 60 books for children, such as Echidna Jim Went For A Swim, Anzac Biscuits and Boy.
Kerry Brown is Western Australian writer and qualified primary teacher with a Masters Degree in Education.
Mike Dumbleton is an award-winning writer and a literacy consultant with many titles selected as 'Notable Books' by the Children's Book Council of Australia.

Doris Chang is an Adelaide-based illustrator, designer, writer and letterer with a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication. Working by hand in watercolour and ink, she has a penchant for whimsical animal characters, hand-generated type, wordplay and visual pun.

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