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The ABC Book of Australian Poetry : A Treasury of Poems for Young Children
Libby Hathorn
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Pymble
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ABC Books
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2010
Z1703020
2010
anthology
poetry
''I am the river, gently flowing, as I wind my way to the sea.' (Mary Duroux)
'Follow the river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day and explore the Australian landscape through the eyes of our best Australian poets.
'In this beautiful collection of poems for children, award-winning author and poet, Libby Hathorn, has brought together favourites such as those by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, Dorothea Mackellar and C.J. Dennis, as well as more contemporary poems by Steven Herrick, Eva Johnson, Les A. Murray and others.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Pymble : ABC Books , 2010
- y The ABC Book of Lullabies Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 2008 Z1581444 2008 selected work poetry children's Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2012
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The ABC Book of Seasons
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Korea
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어썸키즈
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2014
27262847
2014
single work
picture book
children's
'Seasons come ... seasons go ... sun shines ... winds blow ... rain falls ... plants grow...
'From the bestselling creators of The AbC Book Of Cars, Trains, Boats And Planes comes a glorious board book that celebrates the joys of each season.
'From Autumn's 'red, yellow, brown leaves' to Winter's 'sparkly cold snow', the text also introduces children to the concept of weather and its changing patterns. Beautifully illustrated, this is the perfect book to share with young children to inspire a delight in nature and its cycles. ' (Publication summary)
Sydney : ABC Books , 2015 -
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The ABC Book of Food
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sydney
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HarperCollins Australia
,
2016
14452066
2016
single work
picture book
children's
'Food helps us run and jump and play ...
'This beautiful picture book celebrates all kinds of food and the energy it gives us. The simple, engaging text also shows where food comes from and how it reaches our homes.
'A delicious book that will inspire children to discover new flavours!' (Publication summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2016 -
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The ABC Book of Places to Go
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sydney
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ABC Books
,
2017
10720872
2017
single work
picture book
children's
'From the bestselling creators for THE ABC BOOK OF CARS, TRAINS, BOATS AND PLANES and THE ABC BOOK OF SEASONS comes a delightful introduction to the world around us
'So many different places -
special things to do ...
'This charming picture book celebrates the fun and excitement of places we can visit, both close to home and far away. The simple, engaging text explores fascinating places such as the library, the zoo, the lighthouse and many more.
'An adventurous book that is a delightful introduction to the world beyond our backyard.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : ABC Books , 2017 -
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The ABC Book of Feelings
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sydney
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ABC Books
,
2017
12959380
2017
single work
picture book
children's
'Everyone has feelings and lots of them you've had ...
'This richly detailed picture book celebrates feelings - emotional and physical, joyful and challenging. It invites young children to share their experiences with family, friends and carers. The sensitive, engaging text offers gentle ideas for managing fear, anger, sadness and jealousy.
'A superb book to encourage expression of feelings. ' (Publication summary)
Sydney : ABC Books , 2017 -
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The ABC Book of Christmas
Gaye Chapman
(illustrator),
Bettina Guthridge
(illustrator),
Wayne Harris
(illustrator),
Sally Heinrich
(illustrator),
Ann James
(illustrator),
Stephen Michael King
(illustrator),
Caroline Magerl
(illustrator),
Beth Norling
(illustrator),
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sally Rippin
(illustrator),
Gregory Rogers
(illustrator),
Judith Rossell
(illustrator),
Anna Walker
(illustrator),
Sydney South
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ABC Books
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2018
14451752
2018
single work
picture book
children's
'And there in the stable this special baby was born, just as the angel Gabriel had said.
'In this beautiful picture book, Australia's most-loved children's illustrators have chosen their favourite Nativity scene to illustrate.Featuring the work of Gaye Chapman, Bettina Guthridge, Wayne Harris, Sally Heinrich, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, Caroline Magerl, Beth Norling, Cheryl Orsini, Sally Rippin, Gregory Rogers, Judith Rossell and Anna Walker.'(Production summary)
Sydney South : ABC Books , 2018 -
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The ABC Book of Dinosaurs
Danny Snell
(illustrator),
Sydney
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HarperCollins Australia
,
2018
14451974
2018
single work
picture book
children's
'Dinosaurs lived on earth long ago.
'Dinosaurs hatch, dinosaurs grow,dinosaurs roar and dinosaurs munch!
'This simple and evocative picture book uses rhythmic language andbeautiful colour illustrations to introduce young children to a range of dinosaurs, from the smallest to the tallest, the fastest to the slowest.'
'A fascinating introduction to the world of dinosaurs.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 -
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The ABC Book of Animals
The Kids ABC Book of Animals
Anne Bowman
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
HarperCollins Australia
,
2018
14452955
2018
single work
picture book
children's
'Animals make noises ...
roaring, squawking, squeaking, growling ...
'This beautifully illustrated book uses simple, engaging text and rhythmic language to introduce children to a range of animals from around the world.
'A fascinating exploration of the animal kingdom.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 -
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The ABC Book of Rockets, Planets and Outer Space
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sydney
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HarperCollins Australia
,
2018
14453040
2018
single work
picture book
children's
'5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Lift-off!
Vroooom!
'Rockets and astronauts! Sun, Moon and stars!
'Discover the wonders of outer space with this bright, engaging picture book.
'The perfect introduction to the world of space and space travel.' (Production summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 -
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The ABC Book of Cars, Trains, Boats and Planes
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Pymble
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ABC Books
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2010
Z1796638
2010
single work
picture book
children's
'Travelling here, travelling there,
Down the road - along the track -
'This beautifully illustrated book invites young children to look and listen to the traffic of highways, railways, waterways and airways.
'Come and explore the busy and exciting world of transport.'(Production summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 -
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The ABC Kids Guide to Loving the Planet
Cheryl Orsini
(illustrator),
Sydney
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HarperCollins Australia
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2022
23426857
2022
single work
information book
children's
'The long-awaited new title in this much-loved series will empower kids to change their world.
'Our planet is precious.
'It's where we live, learn, work and play.
'This charming picture book is a gentle introduction to caring for the world around us. The simple, engaging text and beautiful illustrations explore ideas like planting veggie gardens and recycling, to show the ways every person, no matter how big or small, can make a difference.
'The perfect book to inspire children to love the planet.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2022