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Hello, Baby!

By Shelly Unwin
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Here you are. Look at you! Tiny, precious, all brand new. Hello, Baby. Capturing all those special feelings that arrive with a new baby, Hello Baby includes a gorgeous bookplate for a personal dedication and a delightful frame in which to place a photograph. This board... Read More
Format: Board book
$1899
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Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with this gorgeous board book edition of the classic picture book that features a special 'To' and 'From' personalisation page to make this heartwarming story an ideal gift for baby showers and for new families everywhere.

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Here you are. Look at you!

Tiny, precious, all brand new.

Hello, Baby.

Capturing all those special feelings that arrive with a new baby, Hello Baby includes a gorgeous bookplate for a personal dedication and a delightful frame in which to place a photograph. This board book is a cherished memento that celebrates a new arrival and is the perfect gift for any new family.

Perfect for:

  • New parents wanting to celebrate and preserve the memory of a special time
  • Families welcoming a new baby into their home
  • Gift-buyers looking for the perfect newborn gift that will be appreciated for years to come

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761183027

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jedda Robaard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Shelly Unwin

About the Author

Shelly Unwin is a picture book creator with a head full of stories and a heart shaped by growing up in a family that fostered babies, where tiny moments sparked a lifelong love of storytelling. These days, on Sydney's northern beaches, she conjures up playful adventures (like Blast Off! and There's a Baddie Running Through This Book), fuelled by tea, family and her fluffy four-legged sidekick, Biscuit. www.shellyunwin.com

Jedda Robaard is an Australian author, illustrator and designer, based in Southern Tasmania, Australia. She is known internationally for her sweet and whimsical style of illustration. Jedda studied as a commercial artist in 1992 and after an initial career in graphic design moved her focus to illustration. She has been illustrating and writing children's books since 2011. Jedda boasts an impressive catalogue of over 70 published works, many of which have received awards. Among her celebrated books is The Littlest Penguin, winner of the Environment Award for Children's Literature. Her books are sold internationally and have been published in many languages. www.jeddarobaard.com.au

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