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When You Smile

By Charles Fuge
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When You Smile by Charles Fuge is a delightful children's book that celebrates the power of a smile. It follows a young bear who discovers how smiles can change the world around him, from creating joy to forming friendships. Accompanied by charming illustrations, this story highlights the simple yet profound impact of kindness and happiness.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking for a charming and tender story to share with a young child. The beautifully illustrated pages capture the warmth and joy of connection, making it a delightful read for both children and parents. With its enchanting artwork and heartfelt message, it could become a bedtime favourite.

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Join a sloth and their young baby in this charming, rhyming adventure as they explore the beautiful tropical world around them and share in the joy a smile can bring, from bestselling author-illustrator Charles Fuge.

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A heartwarming rhyming adventure of a sloth and their young baby exploring the beautiful tropical world around them and sharing in the joy a smile can bring.

When you smile at me, though the day may look gloomy,

A ray of warm sunshine rushes right through me.

A beautiful journey through a tropical landscape shared between parent and child. On sunny days, rainy days, good days and bad days... every smile is precious when it is from someone you love.

Curl up with this heartfelt celebration of love, joy and kindness - perfect for bedtime or cuddle time from bestselling author-illustrator Charles Fuge.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444948165

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 32

Collections

Charles Fuge Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Charles Fuge is the acclaimed illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including A Home Full of Friends, written by Peter Bently, and its sequels, A Home on the River and A Home in the Snow, the bestselling series featuring Little Wombat and Gilbert the Great, Yes We Can! and It's Lovely When You Smile!, written by Sam McBratney, and a host of other beautiful books. He lives with his family in Dorset.

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