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The First Works of Dickens

Name: The First Works of Dickens
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781067098513
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Adam Thompson

Series: The First Works

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A very first introduction to the captivating stories of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The First Works of Dickens is part of the playful Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a... Read More

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This elegant board book provides a very first introduction to the captivating stories of Charles Dickens. Six of his famous novels are simply retold, with playful illustrations and fun first words to inspire little storytellers.

Description

A very first introduction to the captivating stories of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest storytellers of all time.

The First Works of Dickens is part of the playful Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a very first introduction to the classic stories of Charles Dickens. Meet the novelist at work and discover six of his famous stories, from Great Expectations to A Christmas Carol, brought to life in their simplest form.

Short, child-friendly story descriptions, eye-catching illustrations of scenes and characters, and some first words from the world of Dickens will inspire and entertain young wordsmiths and little storytellers.

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The First Works of Dickens

A very first introduction to the captivating stories of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The First Works of Dickens is part of the playful Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a very first introduction to the classic stories of Charles Dickens. Meet the novelist at...

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Out 1 Oct 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781067098513

Publisher: Messy Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Messy Press

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Erica Harrison

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 18

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Adam Thompson Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kids & YA Pre-orders New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: The First Works

About the Author

Adam Thompson is an award-winning creative director and writer from London. After studying archaeology, he worked in advertising agencies and for the BBC. Adam now lives and writes in Auckland.

Erica Harrison is a British illustrator and co-creator of the award-winning Detective Stanley series (Flying Eye Books). She’s designed and illustrated best-selling children’s books, graphic novels and activity books, and lives in New Zealand.

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