Reading to Baby

From award-winners Margaret Wild and Hannah Sommerville comes a story to remind us of the wonder and magic of reading.


When Dora was born, her brothers were very excited.
'I'm going to cuddle her,' said Alex.
'I'm going to rock her to sleep,' said Liam.
'I'm going to make her laugh,' said Bruno.
'I'm going to read to her,' said Peter.


Dora has doting big brothers who play with her, look after her, and guide her as she grows. But Peter reads to her, which turns out to be the greatest gift of all.

'The pairing of Margaret Wild and Hannah Sommerville was an inspired move by publisher Affirm. It has created a work of art'. - Living Arts Canberra

'Absolutely beautiful ... I'm so onboard for this book'.- Your Kids Next Read

'A gentle exploration of the ways that helpful and supportive siblings interact and learn from each other'. - Story Links

'A beautiful story'. - Magpies Magazine

'[Margaret] Wild has magnificently crafted a book that showcases love and the power of the gift of reading. Hannah Sommerville's whimsical storytelling shines brightly in the cover, endpapers and on every spread'. Buzz Words Magazine

'This is one of those divine books that makes you want to read it again the moment you've finished it'. - Kids Book Review

'A beautiful, thoughtful story'. - Child Mags


'Bound to become a favourite bedtime tradition'. - Reading Time

Margaret Wild is a bestselling and award-winning author who was born in South Africa and came to Australia in 1972. She has been a journalist on newspapers and magazines, and she worked as a book editor in children's publishing for sixteen years, responsible for managing and commissioning a large range of titles. She lives in Sydney and now writes full time. Margaret has written more than 70 books for children. Her books are published around the world and have won numerous awards.

Hannah Sommerville is an award winning picture book illustrator who creates watercolour, gouache and digital illustrations from her couch on the South Coast of NSW. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Graphic Design) at the University of Wollongong in 2006. She began illustrating in 2010 after the arrival of her children from whom she draws inspiration. Hannah is a storyteller who enjoys creating picture books that capture the imagination, tenderness and playfulness that surround children and family life.

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