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This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

By Francesco Sedita
Illustrated by Magenta Fox

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Hardcover $18.99

May 02, 2023 | ISBN 9780593405055 | 3-7 years

Ebook $10.99

May 02, 2023 | ISBN 9780593405079 | 3-7 years

Board Book $8.99

Apr 29, 2025 | Baby-3

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    About This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

    A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time.

    It’s baby’s first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj’s, and the perfect swaddle, it’s time to cuddle up to read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.

    About This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

    A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time.

    It’s baby’s first story time and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj’s, and the perfect swaddle, it’s time to cuddle up to read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.

    About This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

    A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time, now available in board book!

    It’s baby’s first story time, and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He’s also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn’t settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj’s, and the perfect swaddle, it’s time to cuddle up and read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.

    Also by Francesco Sedita

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    Also by Francesco Sedita

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    Also by Francesco Sedita

    Our Italian Christmas Eve
    The Legend of the Lost Boy
    The Curse of the Crystal Cavern
    The Mystery of the Moon Tower
    Golden Rules: Wit and Wisdom of The Golden Girls
    See all books by Francesco Sedita

    About Magenta Fox

    Magenta Fox was born in southwest London in 1994. She studied English at the University of Exeter and since moving back to London in 2015, has been working as a children’s book designer. These days she works freelance—illustrating, writing, and… More about Magenta Fox

    About Magenta Fox

    Magenta Fox was born in southwest London in 1994. She studied English at the University of Exeter and since moving back to London in 2015, has been working as a children’s book designer. These days she works freelance—illustrating, writing, and… More about Magenta Fox

    About Magenta Fox

    Magenta Fox was born in southwest London in 1994. She studied English at the University of Exeter and since moving back to London in 2015, has been working as a children’s book designer. These days she works freelance—illustrating, writing, and… More about Magenta Fox

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    May 02, 2023 | 32 Pages | 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593405055

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    May 02, 2023 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593405079

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 29, 2025 | 24 Pages | 6 x 6 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593692882

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    Praise

    “. . . new caregivers will readily absorb the themes and appreciate the encouragement to create shared reading time with even the youngest children.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Sedita and Fox have created a wistful story reminiscent of many childhood favorites, but this time from a father’s perspective and including his future hopes of closeness with his child.” —School Library Journal

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