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Family

By Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup

How do animal families protect, comfort and stick together across the wild world?

lyrical · calming · heartwarming · informative

Genres

Animals Nature Friendship/Family

What is Family about?

From elephants crossing the savannah to dolphins diving through the sea, animals around the world show how families care for one another. Parents protect their young, families stay close, and creatures work together to stay safe. With gentle rhyming text, bright illustrations and clever die-cuts, this calming picture book reveals the many ways animals live, love and support each other. A warm celebration of family, nature and the special bonds shared between parents and their young.

About the author

Patricia Hegarty is a much-loved author who writes enchanting books for children. She is best known for 'Everybody's Welcome' and 'Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go'. Patricia’s stories often explore nature, kindness, and friendship, making them perfect for young readers who love to learn about the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2024

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