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The sun sinks down in the sky.Before it goes, I wave goodbye.Farewell, sun, I’ll see you soon,but now I’ll say hello to …moon. From dinnertime to bath time, say hello to all the things we do before bed in this gentle picture book that encourages nightly...
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Description
The sun sinks down in the sky.
Before it goes, I wave goodbye.
Farewell, sun, I’ll see you soon,
but now I’ll say hello to …
moon.
From dinnertime to bath time, say hello to all the things we do before bed in this gentle picture book that encourages nightly routines.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781923419216
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Kids
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Rory H. Mather is a best-selling picture book author, husband, father, lover of rhyme and hot chippies ... especially with chicken salt. Once upon a time Rory was a reluctant reader so now he writes books that he hopes will engage the kids that might not yet have found that one good book that changes everything. His book Laugh in the Bath was a CBCA Notable in the early childhood category in 2026 and many of his other books have been translated into other languages and/or released in countries around the world.
Mimi Purnell is a digital illustrator based in Tasmania, Australia. Her work is characterised by vibrant colours, joyful characters, and whimsical scenes that are heavily inspired by her walks in nature.
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