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This is Family
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Family's warm, like hot buttered toast.Family's here when you need them most. Family are the people (and animals!) who love you. Whether your family is big or small, near or far, related or not, they are there for you through life's ups and downs. From Zanni Louise and...
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Description
Family's warm, like hot buttered toast.
Family's here when you need them most.
Family are the people (and animals!) who love you. Whether your family is big or small, near or far, related or not, they are there for you through life's ups and downs.
From Zanni Louise and Sasha Haddad comes a heartfelt ode to families.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761639319
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Board book
Date Published: 24 February 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Kids
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sasha Haddad
DIMENSIONS
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 24
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