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When You're Older

By Sofie Laguna
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When You're Older by Sofie Laguna is a heartwarming children's story that follows two brothers growing up together. While the older brother looks after his younger sibling, they explore the wonders of their world with a focus on love, guidance, and the magic of sibling relationships. The story beautifully captures the essence of familial bonds with a touch of whimsy and understanding.
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You might enjoy Sofie Laguna's charming children's book if you're looking for a heartwarming story that captures the imagination and wonder of childhood. Filled with beautiful illustrations and themes of growing up and exploring the world, it may appeal to young readers and parents alike.

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When You're Older

Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother's hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother - when he's older. A triumph of illustration and storytelling.

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Baby brother, I can't wait until you're older.
Just imagine the adventures that lie ahead...

An exquisitely illustrated and deeply joyful celebration of the bond between brothers. Join them as they explore the far reaches of this wild and amazing world, side by side every step of the way. From two highly acclaimed and award-winning creators.

'This is a very special picture book for all ages. We are with the brothers all the way - on the last pages, holding our breath. A masterpiece.' ANN JAMES

'This beautiful book gives us the life we'd all love our children to have, out in the natural world, revelling in its beauty and truly being part of it. The exquisite illustrations are bursting with energy and colour, the language is rich yet simple and the brothers look after each other as brothers should. It really hits the spot, right in your heart.' ALISON LESTER

'A heart-warming story about the powerful bond between brothers.' MARGARET WILD

'Thrilling journeys abound in this lovely ode to childhood fantasies and sibling bonds.' Kirkus Reviews

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When You're Older is a captivating children's picture book celebrated for its vibrant and dreamlike illustrations and evocative storytelling. It is praised for taking readers on an imaginative journey filled with rich imagery and textures, combining vivid colours with intricate details. The story beautifully captures the essence of sibling bonds and childhood fantasies, drawing readers into an extraordinary adventure through the eyes of an older brother imagining future adventures with his younger sibling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760291341

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Judy Watson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sofie Laguna

About the Author

SOFIE LAGUNA's many books for young people have been published in the US, the UK and in translation throughout Europe and Asia. She has been shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Awards, and twice been awarded Honour Book by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). She is also a highly acclaimed author for adults. Sofie lives in Melbourne with her husband, illustrator Marc McBride, and their two young sons.

JUDY WATSON works with a combination of digital and traditional methods to make art that explores colour, light and our connection with nature. She has won a Prime Minister's Literary Award, been selected for the International Youth Library's White Ravens catalogue, and been shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall Award. Judy is married with two teenage children, a three-legged dog, several chickens and a changing array of foster cats. She lives and works in Frankston South.

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