Cuddle Close, Little Koala

Illustrated by Sarah Ward
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Board Book
$9.99 US
7.94"W x 8"H x 0.67"D  
On sale Feb 23, 2021 | 22 Pages | 9781680106367
Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile AD480L
A reassuring bedtime story about the special bond between a parent and child.

When Little Koala gets lost in the forest, the other mommies offer her cuddles, bedtime stories, and lullabies. But there's only one thing Little Koala wants... a hug from her mommy!
Danielle McLean is a children's book editor who lives in South London, England. When she's not writing and editing children's books, she can be found in ballet class pursuing her other childhood dream.

Sarah Ward is an illustrator living in her hometown of Sheffield, England, with her husband, daughter, and "studio assistants" Alfie and Mabel, two border terriers. Sarah works from her home studio for clients all around the world while wearing silly slippers and drinking tea.
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A reassuring bedtime story about the special bond between a parent and child.

When Little Koala gets lost in the forest, the other mommies offer her cuddles, bedtime stories, and lullabies. But there's only one thing Little Koala wants... a hug from her mommy!

Author

Danielle McLean is a children's book editor who lives in South London, England. When she's not writing and editing children's books, she can be found in ballet class pursuing her other childhood dream.

Sarah Ward is an illustrator living in her hometown of Sheffield, England, with her husband, daughter, and "studio assistants" Alfie and Mabel, two border terriers. Sarah works from her home studio for clients all around the world while wearing silly slippers and drinking tea.

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