Overview
Joining the Feelings & Firsts series: a young child humorously battles for independence while getting ready for the day. A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Chinese, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence. . Created to develop early English and Chinese development . Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork . Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics . Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments AGES: 2 to 3 AUTHOR: Sumana Seeboruth writes books inspired by the natural world and her two young children. A night owl, she is most likely to be found writing when her husband and children are fast asleep. She loves music and a noisy, happy house! Sumana is based in London, UK. Maribel Castells is an illustrator from Mallorca, Spain. In 2020 she took part in PBChat Mentorship Program and was Daniel Wiseman's mentee. Her work was shortlisted for the Illustrators' Exhibition at the 2021 Bologna Children's Book Fair. Her creative voice is somewhere between folk imagery and cut-paper aesthetic language, through a bold, mixed-media style with quirky color choices and retro vibes. SELLING POINTS: . INCLUSIVE: Portrays a main character with a cochlear implant. . SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Uses empathy and humor to portray a young child's drive for independence while getting ready for the day. . REALISTIC AND HELPFUL: Written in a toddler's voice, the book realistically reflects young children's thought processes and models language children can use in similar situations.
Full Product Details
Author: Sumana Seeboruth ,
Maribel Castells
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Imprint: Barefoot Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 16.50cm
Weight: 0.170kg
ISBN: 9798888597248
Pages: 26
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 2 to 3 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Preschool (0-5)
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.
Language: Chinese, English
Reviews
""Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!"" - School Library Journal
Author Information
Sumana Seeboruth writes books inspired by the natural world and her two young children. A night owl, she is most likely to be found writing when her husband and children are fast asleep. She loves music and a noisy, happy house! Sumana is based in London, UK. Maribel Castells is an illustrator from Mallorca, Spain. In 2020 she took part in PBChat Mentorship Program and was Daniel Wiseman’s mentee. Her work was shortlisted for the Illustrators’ Exhibition at the 2021 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Her creative voice is somewhere between folk imagery and cut-paper aesthetic language, through a bold, mixed-media style with quirky color choices and retro vibes.
