The Long Way Home

Name: The Long Way Home
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ISBN: 9781526688767

Holly Bourne, Ella Okstad

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Bloomsbury
03 March 2026

Children's & Educational; Personal & social issues: siblings (Children's&YA)

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*The hilarious, utterly relatable debut picture book from bestselling Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet? and So Thrilled For You.
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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.

By: Holly Bourne
Illustrated by: Ella Okstad
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 274mm, Width: 245mm,
ISBN: 9781526688767
ISBN 10: 152668876X
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 March 2026
Recommended Age: Up to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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).