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y separately published work icon Sarah's Heavy Heart single work   picture book   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2009... 2009 Sarah's Heavy Heart
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" 'Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn't so heavy.' A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love." (Source: publisher's website.)

Adaptations

Sarah’s Heavy Heart Sue Rider , 2015 single work drama

'Sarah has a heavy heart. It's difficult to carry, getting on the bus is tricky, school and play-time present problems and it makes bath time impossible. But she carries it with her wherever she goes.

'One day Sarah meets a boy who blows in with the wind. His heart is so light it carries him away. Sarah follows the boy through trees and buildings until he lands on the outside of town. Together, the new friends realise they are a perfect balance and can help each other on their journey back to the town.

'Adapted from Peter Carnavas’s beautiful picture book, Sarah’s Heavy Heart is a heart-warming, whimsical work filled with movement, music, life and laughter. '(Production summary)

Affiliation Notes

  • This work is affiliated with the AustLit subset Asian-Australian Children's Literature and Publishing because it has a Chinese translation.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights - Frenchs Forest area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: New Frontier , 2009 .
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      Extent: 32p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 9781921042058
    • Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights - Frenchs Forest area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: New Frontier , 2011 .
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      Extent: 32p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:

      • Published 11 October 2014

      ISBN: 9781925059212 (paperback)
    • Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights - Frenchs Forest area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: New Frontier , 2020 .
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      Extent: 32p.
      Note/s:
      • Published: 30th January 2020
      ISBN: 9781912858460
  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Great Expedition and Other Adventures Peter Carnavas , Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2024 28162763 2024 selected work children's fiction

    'The Great Expedition and Other Adventures is a delightful children’s audiobook that takes young listeners on a series of captivating journeys.

    'Join a group of brave young explorers as they embark on a dangerous mission to deliver a valuable parcel, follow Jessica on her first day of school where she hopes to find a friend, learn about understanding and acceptance with Christopher, hear how Penguin attempts to cheer up a blue whale and many more touching tales.
    With its diverse range of stories, The Great Expedition and Other Adventures is a perfect audiobook for children, filled with imagination, friendship and valuable life lessons.' (Publication summary)

         Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2024
    • Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights - Frenchs Forest area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: New Frontier , 2025 .
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      Extent: 32p.
      Edition info: New edition
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:

      • Published February 2025

      ISBN: 9781923145887
Alternative title: Zu schwer für mich
Language: German
    • Giessen,
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      Germany,
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Brunnen-Verlag ,       2010 .
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      Extent: 16p.p.
      ISBN: 9783765568718, 3765568716
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Works about this Work

[Review] Sarah's Heavy Heart Helen Martin , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of The Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 53 no. 3 2009; (p. 22-23)
— Review of Sarah's Heavy Heart Peter Carnavas , 2009 single work picture book
[Review] Sarah's Heavy Heart Liz Derouet , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 24 no. 3 2009; (p. 28)
— Review of Sarah's Heavy Heart Peter Carnavas , 2009 single work picture book
[Review] Sarah's Heavy Heart Liz Derouet , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 24 no. 3 2009; (p. 28)
— Review of Sarah's Heavy Heart Peter Carnavas , 2009 single work picture book
[Review] Sarah's Heavy Heart Helen Martin , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of The Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 53 no. 3 2009; (p. 22-23)
— Review of Sarah's Heavy Heart Peter Carnavas , 2009 single work picture book
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