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'A funny and touching story of antagonism and love by award-winning author Libby Gleeson, with illustrations by internationally acclaimed Freya Blackwood. Freya Blackwood's stunning illustrations perfectly capture the endearing personalities of boisterous Banjo and head-strong Ruby Red.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Unit Suitable For
AC: Foundation (NSW Early Stage 1)
General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Information and communication technology, Literacy, Numeracy, Personal and social
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Sustainability
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Works about this Work
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Judges Comments on the Winner and Honour Books : Early Childhood
2014
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— Appears in: Reading Time , August 2014; -
[Review] Banjo and Ruby Red
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 28 no. 5 2013; (p. 28-29)
— Review of Banjo and Ruby Red 2013 single work picture book
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[Review] Banjo and Ruby Red
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 28 no. 5 2013; (p. 28-29)
— Review of Banjo and Ruby Red 2013 single work picture book -
Judges Comments on the Winner and Honour Books : Early Childhood
2014
single work
column
— Appears in: Reading Time , August 2014;
Awards
- 2016 IBBY Honour Diploma — Illustration
- 2014 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Early Childhood
- 2014 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Book
- 2014 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Early Childhood
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