A new edition of the classic board book beautifully reissued – celebrating the power of babies… and avocados!
The Hargraves are a weak and puny family. When a new baby arrives, they’re willing to try anything to make it grow big and strong. Even avocado . . .
“Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers” The Observer
“John Burningham is one of the most outstanding author-illustrators of children’s books today . . .” Twentieth-Century Children’s Writers
John Burningham is the much-loved creator of Mr Gumpy’s Outing and Would You Rather.
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