The Long Way Home
Will be published approx. on 26. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5266-8876-7 (ISBN)
Description
**The hilarious, utterly relatable debut picture book from bestselling Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet? and So Thrilled For You.**
Ivy's baby brother Joel is super cute. He gives really good snuggles, and he makes funny noises and smells. But Baby Joel does NOT like to sleep. He will ONLY nap in his buggy while it's moving . . . which means that Mummy and Ivy go on lots of long walks while he sleeps!
Ivy always gets to have a strawberry glitter cupcake afterwards. Today, though, their walk is full of LOTS of noisy obstacles to navigate.
A noisy street performer . . . Oh, no!
A dozen barking dogs . . . Oh, help!
A helicopter chase? WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON?!
Will baby Joel stay asleep? Will Ivy get her cupcake? And will Mummy ever get to rest?
Holly Bourne celebrates all the highs and lows of a new baby with all her trademark warmth and humour, alongside hilarious illustrations by award-winning Ella Okstad.
Ivy's baby brother Joel is super cute. He gives really good snuggles, and he makes funny noises and smells. But Baby Joel does NOT like to sleep. He will ONLY nap in his buggy while it's moving . . . which means that Mummy and Ivy go on lots of long walks while he sleeps!
Ivy always gets to have a strawberry glitter cupcake afterwards. Today, though, their walk is full of LOTS of noisy obstacles to navigate.
A noisy street performer . . . Oh, no!
A dozen barking dogs . . . Oh, help!
A helicopter chase? WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON?!
Will baby Joel stay asleep? Will Ivy get her cupcake? And will Mummy ever get to rest?
Holly Bourne celebrates all the highs and lows of a new baby with all her trademark warmth and humour, alongside hilarious illustrations by award-winning Ella Okstad.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 245 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-8876-7 (9781526688767)
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Persons
Holly Bourne is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of many adult and YA books, including Am I Normal Yet? She is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.
Based in Norway, Ella Okstad is the bestselling illustrator of many wonderful books for children, including the Squishy McFluff series and The Drama Llama by Rachel Morrisroe (Puffin).
Based in Norway, Ella Okstad is the bestselling illustrator of many wonderful books for children, including the Squishy McFluff series and The Drama Llama by Rachel Morrisroe (Puffin).