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Daddy’s Having a Horse

Lisa Shanahan, illustrated by Emma Quay

ISBN 0733616631 HHA Children’s Books RRP$27.95
Release March 2005

Everyone will love this funny, tender story about what not to expect when your mum is expecting.

Mummy is having a new baby and Caitlin is delighted. But she is not as excited as her brother Lachlan. He is sure that Daddy’s having a horse! When the big day finally arrives, both of them are surprised.

This is a unique picture book that celebrates the role of fatherhood in a time when dads are becoming more involved in parenting. It is perfect for children awaiting the arrival of a new brother or sister in the family, as it explores both the uncertainties and joy which surround this momentous occasion.

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Lisa Shanahan is an actor and teacher who lives in Sydney with her family. Lisa brings to her writing a wonderful sense of humour and read-aloud language that young readers love.

Emma Quay grew up near Cambridge, England, and as a child drew little characters on every scrap of paper she could find. She wanted to be a children’s book illustrator from a very early age. Soon after college, The Victoria … [more]

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