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How Families Are Made

Dr Amir Khan author Donough O'Malley illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:1st Feb '24

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Dr Amir Khan’s new, inclusive, illustrated non-fiction children’s book for 2024 for 6-9 year olds on where babies come from

Come on a journey with award-winning GP DR AMIR KHAN to discover how families begin and how you became part of your family.

Come on a journey with award-winning GP DR AMIR KHAN to discover how families begin and how you became part of your family.

Families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but how did we all begin? This accessible introduction to how babies are made is perfect for opening up discussions with children and celebrating the diversity that makes each family special.

Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of little experts!

• Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise

• Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout

• Created to empower and inspire!

Also available in the series:

  • Amazing Bodies and How to Save a Life by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter.
  • How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter.
  • Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist, who began his TV career presenting children’s series The Really Wild Show.
  • Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast.
  • Marvellous Vehicles by JAMES MAY, a writer and broadcaster who is best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
  • Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesperson.
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"This book is perfect for parents and carers to start a discussion with children or for help with answering the ‘tough questions’ on reproduction." – Children’s Books Ireland’s Recommended Irish Reads Guide

“Each [Little Experts book] is beautifully illustrated and aimed at children aged six to nine, but equally educational for any adults reading along too.”The Big Issue

"…a valuable addition to any child’s bookshelf, offering a stimulating exploration of an important aspect of life while inspiring curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for the diversity of family structures.” – Minipreneur Book Corner

ISBN: 9780008520885

Dimensions: 252mm x 195mm x 5mm

Weight: 320g

32 pages