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Table of Contents
About The Book
Family's warm, like hot buttered toast.
Family's here when you need them most.
Family are the people (and animals!) who love you. Whether your family is big or small, near or far, related or not, they are there for you through life's ups and downs.
From Zanni Louise and Sasha Haddad comes a heartfelt ode to families.
About The Author
Photograph by Kate Nutt
Zanni Louise is an internationally published Australian author of over 40 books from picture books to young adult novels (writing as Zanni L. Arnot.) Her books have been recognised by prominent speech pathology and educational publishing awards, as well as the Children’s Book Council of Australia, White Raven’s International Catalogue of Children’s Books, Panda Awards, K.O.A.L.A. Awards, Sakura Book Medal Reading List and the Australian Book Design Awards, among others. Her middle-grade novel, Queenie in Seven Moves, is on the New South Wales school curriculum.
Zanni has a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Creative Writing, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Certificate in Counselling. She currently lives in an artists' warehouse in The Netherlands with two tall teens and an even taller husband. Zanni loves visiting schools, organising retreats for grown-ups, and running in forests. She is the founder of The Sunshine House, a growing community of writers and illustrators, as well as an author ambassador for Room To Read, which supports girls’ education and literacy.
About The Illustrator
credit to come
Product Details
- Publisher: Affirm Kids (February 24, 2026)
- Length: 24 pages
- ISBN13: 9781761639319
- Ages: 3 - 7
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Raves and Reviews
'A delightful picture book celebrating family life.'
– Maggie Dent
'This heartfelt, celebratory and uplifting book shows every child that they belong.'
– Kids Book Review
'A reassuring and hopeful read.'
– Reading Time
'This book is like a big group hug. It celebrates all kinds of families—big, small, blended, chosen—and makes kids feel proud of theirs, no matter what it looks like.'
– Sea Of Knowledge
'The perfect book for calming down before bedtime, This is Family is a sweet ode to the many different – and equally extraordinary – forms families can take.'
– Buzz Words Magazine
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