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When the World Was Waiting for You Gillian Shields

When the World Was Waiting for You By Gillian Shields

When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields


£5.60
New RRP £6.99
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock

Summary

You were there, so sweet so small. The dearest baby of them all

When the World Was Waiting for You Summary

When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields

The Rabbit family is filled with excitement - because soon a new baby will arrive! And they can't wait to meet it. The nursery has been decorated, toys and gifts have been bought, and finally the big day arrives . . . A touching story about the special bond between parents and their children.

When the World Was Waiting for You Reviews

Enchantingly simple text and the most lovely illustrations make this book one to treasure * Angels & Urchins *
Currey's figures manage to be both human and rabbity and Shield's gentle, simple rhyming couplets make this a perfect bedtime book * Glasgow Herald *
Within minutes I was feeling a warm nostalgia with its reminders of the comforting world of Beatrix Potter * Tremendously Two *
Perfect for welcoming a new baby into the world * Books Monthly *

About Gillian Shields

Gillian Shields read English at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, before studying acting in London and later teaching at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. After having children, Gillian started writing children's books and has had many of her stories published, including Puppy Love (Simon & Schuster), Sam's Snowflake (Macmillan Children's Books) and Don't Let the Aliens Get My Marvellous Mum! (Gullane). Anna Currey was born in Norfolk, grew up in Ireland and now lives in Bath. Anna has illustrated a number of books, including Rosie's Hat (Macmillan Children's Books), The Christmas Unicorn (OUP) and the Silverlake Fairy School series (Usborne)

Additional information

GOR006887491
9781408806319
1408806312
When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20130314
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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