Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: 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. "
An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures
Author: Myke Mollard
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925868685
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This enchantingly illustrated A-Z book captures the range and diversity of our unique and wondrous Australian wildlife, including over 400 native animals of all types. Fully indexed, this bestselling book invites and engages kids (and kid-adults) of all ages to find, discover and learn all the animal names and compare their different types.
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925868685
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This enchantingly illustrated A-Z book captures the range and diversity of our unique and wondrous Australian wildlife, including over 400 native animals of all types. Fully indexed, this bestselling book invites and engages kids (and kid-adults) of all ages to find, discover and learn all the animal names and compare their different types.
Art Gallery Sticker Book
Author: Abigail Wheatley
Publisher: Doll's House Sticker Books
ISBN: 9781474968973
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a guided tour of your very own art gallery. Plan your visit in the foyer, choosing from themed displays, a special exhibition and a rooftop sculpture garden. Then stop off at the café, try out your art skills in the children's play room, or browse in the well-stocked gift shop. Each double page spread gives you one or more rooms to fill with stickers of people, paintings, sculptures and other artworks. Charming illustrations by Heloise Mab give a delightfully whimsical feel. Features international art styles in a wide range of media and periods arranged in themed galleries, including portraits, landscapes, the human body, still life and colour.
Publisher: Doll's House Sticker Books
ISBN: 9781474968973
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a guided tour of your very own art gallery. Plan your visit in the foyer, choosing from themed displays, a special exhibition and a rooftop sculpture garden. Then stop off at the café, try out your art skills in the children's play room, or browse in the well-stocked gift shop. Each double page spread gives you one or more rooms to fill with stickers of people, paintings, sculptures and other artworks. Charming illustrations by Heloise Mab give a delightfully whimsical feel. Features international art styles in a wide range of media and periods arranged in themed galleries, including portraits, landscapes, the human body, still life and colour.
On a Monster's Doorstep
Author: Myke Mollard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980289633
Category : Bunyips
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A boy's holiday adventure and encounter with the mythical Bunyip.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980289633
Category : Bunyips
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A boy's holiday adventure and encounter with the mythical Bunyip.
A Hollow Is a Home
Author: Abbie Mitchell
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486308066
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Do you know what a tree hollow is? To you and me, a tree hollow is just a hole, cavity or tunnel in a tree or branch. But to an animal, that hollow may be a bedroom, hiding place, nursery or shelter. It is the ultimate tree house! Come and take a peek inside the amazing world of tree hollows and discover more than 340 species of incredible Australian animals that call hollows home. With colour photos of glorious gliders, darting dunnarts, minute microbats and many more, this book is full of fun facts about animals that use tree hollows as places for resting, nesting or hiding. Find out how hollows are created, why they are threatened, and meet scientists who spend their time hollow-hunting. There are also plenty of tips on how you can spot hollows yourself, help to protect the environment and encourage habitat for hollow-dependent animals. Perfect for primary-aged readers.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486308066
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Do you know what a tree hollow is? To you and me, a tree hollow is just a hole, cavity or tunnel in a tree or branch. But to an animal, that hollow may be a bedroom, hiding place, nursery or shelter. It is the ultimate tree house! Come and take a peek inside the amazing world of tree hollows and discover more than 340 species of incredible Australian animals that call hollows home. With colour photos of glorious gliders, darting dunnarts, minute microbats and many more, this book is full of fun facts about animals that use tree hollows as places for resting, nesting or hiding. Find out how hollows are created, why they are threatened, and meet scientists who spend their time hollow-hunting. There are also plenty of tips on how you can spot hollows yourself, help to protect the environment and encourage habitat for hollow-dependent animals. Perfect for primary-aged readers.
Castles Sticker Book
Author: Abigail Wheatley
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409532750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Packed with fun and fascinating facts about castles, knights and life in the Middle Ages. Ages: 8+ More than 100 full-colour stickers to stick onto the pages Includes a map of castles in Europe and features on famous castles, sieges, armour, feasting, heraldry and much, much more Original, full-colour illustrations on every page, detailing facts about castle life Ages: 8+
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409532750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Packed with fun and fascinating facts about castles, knights and life in the Middle Ages. Ages: 8+ More than 100 full-colour stickers to stick onto the pages Includes a map of castles in Europe and features on famous castles, sieges, armour, feasting, heraldry and much, much more Original, full-colour illustrations on every page, detailing facts about castle life Ages: 8+
199 Animals
Author: Holly Bathie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781474922135
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children need to add lots of words to their spoken vocabularly and this fantastic look-and-talk book will provide them with plenty of opportunities to do so. Images borrowed from Usborne's 1,000 Things...series are collected here in a compact, simplified series for younger children. Thin board will withstand constant use.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781474922135
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children need to add lots of words to their spoken vocabularly and this fantastic look-and-talk book will provide them with plenty of opportunities to do so. Images borrowed from Usborne's 1,000 Things...series are collected here in a compact, simplified series for younger children. Thin board will withstand constant use.
Mal the Lion
Author: Jesse White
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921526213
Category : Lion
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mal the Lion cub wanted to be friends with all of the animals, but they were afraid and ran away. After all, he was a LION and lions have been known to eat the odd animal, or two! Written in lovely rhymes that will capture the imagination of the very young, and superbly illustrated by Myke Mollard, Mal the Lion is the first children's book by the gifted writer Jesse White. First Paperback edition
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921526213
Category : Lion
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mal the Lion cub wanted to be friends with all of the animals, but they were afraid and ran away. After all, he was a LION and lions have been known to eat the odd animal, or two! Written in lovely rhymes that will capture the imagination of the very young, and superbly illustrated by Myke Mollard, Mal the Lion is the first children's book by the gifted writer Jesse White. First Paperback edition
Georgian Dolls House Sticker Book
Author: Abigail WHEATLEY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781409586807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An elegant doll's house in sticker book form, based on a large family home from the Georgian era in the early 1800s. Children can have hours of fun arranging the luxurious furnishings, helping the cook prepare dinner in the kitchen and the groom in the stables. Includes over 260 stickers plus internet links to discover more about Georgian times.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781409586807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An elegant doll's house in sticker book form, based on a large family home from the Georgian era in the early 1800s. Children can have hours of fun arranging the luxurious furnishings, helping the cook prepare dinner in the kitchen and the groom in the stables. Includes over 260 stickers plus internet links to discover more about Georgian times.
Magical Creatures Magic Painting Book
Author: Abigail Wheatley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805078890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as the magical creatures and animals burst into dazzling color! Sixteen detailed scenes include unicorns, narwhals, a phoenix, dragon and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to the page beneath.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805078890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as the magical creatures and animals burst into dazzling color! Sixteen detailed scenes include unicorns, narwhals, a phoenix, dragon and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to the page beneath.
Australian Children's Books: 1989-2000
Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: 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. "
Publisher: 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. "