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Sometimes Families

By Charlotte Trounce

Animal families grow, change and stick together—but who might be waiting in the final shiny surprise?

gentle · bright · inclusive · interactive

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Nature

What is Sometimes Families about?

Discover the many ways families can be. Some families stay the same, while others grow; some move quickly, while others take things slowly. Meet animal families from across the natural world, including blue whales gliding through the sea, bunnies returning to their burrow and playful dogs spending time together. With simple, rhythmic text and bright illustrations, this gentle board book celebrates families of all shapes and sizes. A surprise mirror on the final page invites babies to spot their own family.

About the author

Charlotte Trounce is a talented illustrator and author who creates bright, playful pictures for children. She lives in London and has worked with well-known organisations such as Penguin Books, the Barbican and The New York Times. Charlotte has illustrated lovely books for young readers, including Sometimes Families, Sometimes Babies and Goodnight Babies. Her artwork uses cheerful colours, simple shapes and lots of imagination. When she is not drawing, Charlotte enjoys reading, pilates and planning exciting trips.

Pages

20 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2024

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