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Dear New Family is a gentle celebration of the love and learning shared between a baby and their family and caregivers. With words chosen through an understanding of language and brain development, this book shares essential insight into how babies learn to talk. From first words...
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A gentle, joyful guide on how babies learn to talk—through love, play, and everyday connection.
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Dear New Family is a gentle celebration of the love and learning shared between a baby and their family and caregivers. With words chosen through an understanding of language and brain development, this book shares essential insight into how babies learn to talk.
From first words and silly songs to stories and games, this book guides loved ones through nurturing a baby’s language and emotional development. Filled with tips, warmth, and joy, parents and new families will learn more on their journey raising a little one.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760362829
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 August 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Illustration: full colour interior
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lali Pantone
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 261.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Vanessa Alexander is a teacher and enjoys reading picture books by fabulous authors and illustrators to school children. She is also a mum and loves to make up stories with her kids. Her fun stories are about ordinary stuff that can sometimes cause big problems for families. Vanessa is from 'The Outback’ - far western Queensland, Australia. She is making life happen with her husband and three young kids, doing ordinary stuff, every day.
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