First Stories for Baby: Make Some Noise (3–6 months)
Four Stories to Read to Your Baby
Series: Emma Dodd First Stories for Baby
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Read to your baby every day with this collection of developmentally tailored stories. First Stories for Baby: Make Some Noise (3–6 months) presents a pitch-perfect blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate babies from birth. With four stories to read, and four adorable animals:...
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Read to your baby every day with this collection of developmentally tailored stories.
First Stories for Baby: Make Some Noise (3–6 months) presents a pitch-perfect blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate babies from birth. With four stories to read, and four adorable animals: an owl, bear, tiger and dolphin.
This book in the series focuses on rhyme, rhythm and animal noises — perfect for babies just starting to babble. Neither too long, nor too short, these stories easily fit into baby's daily routine, to make reading together a regular activity all the family can enjoy and benefit from.
Each story collection has been created in consultation with an early years expert to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.
Beautifully written and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Emma Dodd.
Series: Emma Dodd First Stories for Baby
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835873649
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 13 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emma Dodd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 24
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About the Author
Emma Dodd (Author, Illustrator)
Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art in London and has been lucky enough to work as an illustrator ever since. She has illustrated more than 200 books for children and now writes and illustrates her own books, as well as collaborating with other authors.
Emma's two children and her love of nature and the outdoors are her main sources of inspiration. Emma lives in Guildford, Surrey with her family and their two Jack Russell terriers, Buzz and Twiglet.
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