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When I Grow Up: I Want to Play . . .

With 30 fun-filled flaps
By Rosamund Lloyd
Series: When I Grow Up
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When I Grow Up: I Want to Play . . . by Rosamund Lloyd is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to a world of possibilities through play. It explores various fun professions and activities that children can aspire to as they imagine themselves in different roles. The book encourages creativity and curiosity, making it an engaging read for kids dreaming about their future.
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Format: Board book
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You might enjoy this charming and interactive children's book if you love nurturing a child's curiosity about different professions, offering them a playful way to explore what they might want to become when they grow up. With engaging illustrations and a fun approach, it’s perfect for sparking conversations between you and young readers about their dreams and aspirations.

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Wonderful early-learning book packed full of fascinating facts on the world of competitive sports. With amazing action flaps and a super-contemporary art style, these lift-the-flap books are perfect for curious young minds.

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This fun, dynamic book introduces children to the world of competitive sports! It covers some of the world's most popular games, including football, tennis and volleyball. Packed with action flaps and simple facts, this book is perfect for curious minds.

Series: When I Grow Up

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    This fun, dynamic book introduces children to the world of competitive sports! It covers some of the world's most popular games, including football, tennis and volleyball. Packed with action flaps and simple facts, this book is perfect for curious minds.
    By Rosamund Lloyd
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912756667

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Merritt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 12

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rosamund Lloyd Series: When I Grow Up

About the Author

Rosamund Lloyd lives in London with her two boys (one son, one husband). She loves visiting museums in the big city and baking cakes in her tiny house.

Richard is a London born illustrator with over 15 years experience as an artist, and formerly as an agent, helping to nurture many other talented illustrators. From his first commission with The Times newspaper, he hasn’t looked back! His body of work includes editorial, packaging design, and games; as well as children’s publishing, cover design, fashion and costume drawing for blockbuster films such as Lincoln, Jurassic World, The BFG and The Witches.

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