This is the First Book I Will Read to You

Hardback pub date: 2nd May 2023

Written by Francesco Sedita | Illustrated by Magenta Fox | Published by Viking Books

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It’s baby’s first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj’s, and the perfect swaddle, it’s time to cuddle up to read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened.

 

"...new caregivers will readily absorb the themes and appreciate the encouragement
to create shared reading time with even the youngest children."—Kirkus Reviews

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"Sedita and Fox have created a wistful story reminiscent of many

childhood favorites..."—School Library Journal

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Nominated for the CLEL Bell Awards 2024.

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