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Grow big, little seed : a story about rainbow babies

Nanayakkara, Bec2024
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When Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early. As time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This time, Nina’s seedling grows and grows, and her family embraces a joyful surprise with not one but two rainbow babies. The perfect picture book to share with any growing family.Grow Big, Little Seed is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. it’s perfect for children aged 2 to 7, and any family celebrating their new baby.
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Author:
Nanayakkara, Bec, authorCapon, Sarah, Illustrator
Imprint:
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2024.Richmond, VIC : Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2024.©2024.
Collation:
32 unnumbered pages : colour Illustrations ; 28 cm.
Notes:
2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award Shortlist.
ISBN:
9781761212963 (hardback)
Dewey class:
A823.4
Language:
English
BRN:
2130215
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