Publisher's synopsis
A tender, heartwarming journey through the enchanting Australian year, this delightful tale celebrates the magic of each month, the changing seasons, and cherished holidays through the eyes of one loving family.
From the celebrated author/illustrator team of Jane Godwin and Anna Walker comes a timeless account of a year in the life of an Australian family. Told through the eyes of a child and featuring each month of the year, this is a book to give, to share and to treasure.
Featuring superb, wistful illustrations and beautiful rhyming text that transports us all back to our childhoods, this collaboration has created a world that not only resonates with young minds but also fuels their creativity and aspirations.
Perfect for ages three and up, open this book and let your imagination wander through the wonder of each day, treasuring every moment throughout the year.
Awards
- Prime Minister’s Literary Award • 2011 • Highly commended • 2011 • Children’s Fiction
- CBCA Book of the Year Awards • 2011 • Notable Book • 2011 • Early Childhood
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Jane Godwin is an Australian children’s book publisher, and also the highly acclaimed author of over twenty books for children, across all styles and ages. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations, including the Queensland Premier’s Award (Children’s Books), the Aurealis Award and the Animal Welfare Award, and shortlistings in the CBC Book of the Year Awards, the Prime Minister’s Literary Award, the New South Wales State Literary Award (Patricia Wrightson Prize) the YABBA Awards, the Speech Pathology Awards, The Family Award for Children’s Books, and the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House Australia
Anna Walker is an award-winning illustrator and author of many picture books for children published around the world. Her books include Florette, which was a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book. Anna creates illustrations with watercolour, pencil, and collage. Her stories are inspired by the quiet and sometimes joyful details of life. She lives and works in Melbourne.
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