{"product_id":"all-the-firsts-9781761215520","title":"All the Firsts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen you're born, the world is new \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eand there'll be lots of firsts for you. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the first laugh to the first step, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the Firsts \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a warm and lyrical story celebrating all the firsts that occur in a baby's first year of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by Toni D'Alia, this picture book not only thoughtfully rejoices baby milestones, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eit's also\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe perfect gift for new parents, newborns, and an adorable addition to any nursery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eToni D'Alia\u003c\/b\u003e is an Australian author of children's books. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eBees Are Our Friends\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Alice Lindstrom), was published by Bright Light \/ Hardie Grant in 2022. In 2023, Toni published her second picture book, \u003ci\u003eThe Easter Bunny Hop\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a new title in her 'Our Friends in the Garden' series, \u003ci\u003eWorms Are Our Friends \u003c\/i\u003e(both illustrated by Mimi Purnell). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Toni writes picture books and junior fiction novels with heart and humour. Her stories explore important themes in ways that are fun and engaging. She has a background in education and loves to connect with readers and writers through writing workshops and author visits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSian Wheatcroft \u003c\/b\u003eis a self-taught illustrator from South Yorkshire, England. She has always loved drawing from a very young age, and, after exploring various art forms such as ceramics and photography, she finally discovered illustration and fell in love with it! Her work is characterised by layered textures that give a traditional feel to her digital art. She enjoys utilising light to infuse her illustrations with life and enjoys working with animation. Sian's picture book, \u003ci\u003eThis Bear That Bear\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Templar Books in 2017, was well-received, and she eagerly anticipates bringing more of her own stories to life, as well as those of others.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580285059346,"sku":"9781761215520","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bbd1faba-d2b2-4189-8ade-fb6c89f9e4b1.jpg?v=1756214843","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/all-the-firsts-9781761215520","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}