Author: Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1818
Book Description
Australian national bibliography
Author: Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1818
Book Description
Australian Children's Books: 1989-2000
Author: Marcie MuirPublisher: Miegunyah Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "
Australian Books in Print 1998
Author: BowkerPublisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
The Bibliography of Australian Literature: A-E
Author: John ArnoldPublisher: Bibliography of Australian Lit
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Records details of all seperately published creative literature by Australian writers over the last two centuries. Genres covered are poetry, drama, fiction and children's writing.
Princess Pam Fell Into the Jam
Author: Cecilia EganPublisher: Leaves of Gold Press
ISBN: 9781925110784
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
More than a hilarious rhyme, this is a slapstick comedy that causes a riot of laughter when read aloud. Princess Pam and her messy sisters appeal to every child. The rollicking rhymes, the unconventional story and the lively, detailed pictures combine to make one of the funniest and most original children's books published.
Who's who of Australian Writers
Author: Publisher: D. W. Thorpe
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
Bookbuyers' Reference Book
Author: The Frog Who Wouldn't Laugh
Author: Cecilia EganPublisher:
ISBN: 9780977511433
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Magic Colours
Author: Cecilia EganPublisher:
ISBN: 9780980617108
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When all the birds of Australia were black, a small dove with an injured claw received help from all its feathered friends except the crow. Their kindness was rewarded with a coat of colour for all.
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
Author: Julia EcclesharePublisher:
ISBN: 9781844036714
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed. From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children.Browsing the titles in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up will take you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history, contermporary life, and much more. These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too. You may fall down a rabbit hole, as Alice does on her way to Wonderland, or go through the back of a wardrobe to reach the snowy wastes of Narnia.