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My First Colours
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A delightful introduction to first colours from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators. Learning your colours is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains...
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A delightful introduction to first colours from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.
Learning your colours is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first look at colours.
From the beautiful blue sky, bright red berries or green peas and green leaves, there are so many colours to learn about. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting preschool world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529526387
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 06 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Shirley Hughes
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 18
About the Author
Shirley Hughes CBE (1927–2022) illustrated more than 200 children’s books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, creating wonderful worlds of childhood happiness. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has was awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children’s literature. She won the inaugural BookTrust lifetime achievement award in 2015 and the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 1984. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK’s favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time.
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