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First 100 Words for Expecting & New Parents

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First 100 Words for Expecting & New Parents is a humorous picture book capturing the hilarious realities of pregnancy and early parenthood. Featuring 100 defining experiences from the anticipation of new arrival to the chaos of newborn life, it uses charming, cartoony illustrations and witty terms like 'snapfus' and 'poonamis' to celebrate the joys and absurdities of being a new parent.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for new or expecting parents and makes a perfect gift for baby showers or as a congratulations present. It also suits friends and family looking to share some light-hearted laughter with those embarking on the parenting journey.

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Let's face it - parenthood is comical! This adorable, laugh-out-loud picture book for grown-ups makes the perfect congratulations, baby shower, or newborn gift.

With sweet cartoony illustrations and spot-on humour, First 100 Words for Expecting & New Parents is a picture book for new parents and parents-to-be that showcases 100 defining experiences of pregnancy and babyhood. From the calm-before-the-storm of preparing for baby to the 'preposterous' size mismatch that is childbirth, to newborn clothing mishaps ('snapfus') and cringeworthy moments (like 'poonamis'), share the gift of laughter with your favourite newbie mums and dads.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781934649770

Publisher: Bailiwick Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Bailiwick Press

Illustration: 100 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Launie Parry

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Karla Oceanak is the bestselling author of Goodnight Brew and Goodnight Unicorn as well as the Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series. Mother to three sons, she lives with her husband in Fort Collins, Colorado. Illustrator of The 5,000 Friends of Veronica Veetch, Launie Parry is an award-winning graphic designer whose work has brought many books to life. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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