Dear New Family

A gentle, joyful guide on how babies learn to talk—through love, play, and everyday connection.

Dear New Family is a gentle celebration of the love and learning shared between a baby and their family and caregivers. With words chosen through an understanding of language and brain development, this book shares essential insight into how babies learn to talk. From first words and silly songs to stories and games, this book guides loved ones through nurturing a baby's language and emotional development. Filled with tips, warmth, and joy, parents and new families will learn more on their journey raising a little one.
 

• Based on research into early brain and language development, with accessible tips for families and caregivers.
• A reassuring, inclusive read-aloud that celebrates the many ways children are nurtured within families and communities. 
• Bold, colourful artwork shows a rich range of emotions, relationships, and family types, bringing warmth and connection to every page.

Vanessa Alexander is a teacher and enjoys reading picture books by fabulous authors and illustrators to school children. She is also a mum and loves to make up stories with her kids. Her fun stories are about ordinary stuff that can sometimes cause big problems for families. Vanessa is from 'The Outback' - far western Queensland, Australia. She is making life happen with her husband and three young kids, doing ordinary stuff, every day.

Lali Pantone is an illustrator, painter, designer, technical architect, and dreamer. She was born in the heart of Barcelona, among the papers, parchments, and books of the Sant Antoni Market. From a very young age, she made drawing another extension of her restless being. Since then, her essence has been spreading in her works with the ability to transport us to an imaginary and symbolic world.

 

ISBN ：978-1-76036-282-9

Release Date ：7th July 2026

RRP ：$26.99 AUD

Age range：4 years and up

Binding ：Hardback

Trim Size ：215 mm in H | 261 mm in W

Extent ：40 pages | Four-colour Interior

Imprint ：Starfish Bay Children's Books

Categories ：Children's Picture Books