Special 10th anniversary edition of an Aussie holiday favourite. Twas the night before Christmas; there wasnt a sound. Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around. Wed left on the table some tucker and beer, Hoping that Santa Claus soon would be here. Christmas in the middle of an Australian summer means Santa has to find new ways to deliver his presents. The obvious solutions are to don a sunhat, shorts and a pair of thongs, not to mention ditching the sleigh and reindeer in favour of some roos and a ute. The gentle illustrations are packed with familiar icons cleverly woven into the visual narrative to recreate the warm, comforting, family atmosphere that Christmas is all about.
The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem. This is the classic coloring book edition, perfect for gifting or a fun family activity! 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This Coloring Book edition includes: Beautifully designed coloring book pages to bring this Christmas classic to life Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder" The Night Before Christmas Coloring Book: Is perfect activity for family gatherings during the holiday’s An ideal boredom buster for boys and girls during holiday road trips Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages 1-4 or the young at heart Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
Puzzles and games, Things to make and do, Aussie Christmas fun for you! Based on the best-selling Christmas book of 2005 and 2006, An Aussie Night Before Christmas. For Christmas-mad youngsters, with a well-received Aussie spin! No snow, no wintry scene-Christmas the Australian way! Educational and entertaining, with 32 pages of age-appropriate activities developing skills in counting, spot-the-difference, word-object association, creativity and more.
Celebrate the Christmas season with this special Hidden Pictures storybook! Hidden Pictures ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas book turns a classic tale into seek-and-find puzzles. Read aloud to the whole family while they search each beautifully illustrated page to find over 120 total hidden objects. The objects are holiday-themed, too, for even more fun. Build a new Christmas tradition and lasting memories when you snuggle up and read together! This 32-page book is a great holiday read-aloud for little sugar plums who love snuggles and stories. Filled with colorful illustrations and engaging Christmas Hidden Pictures puzzles, this storybook will create positive associations with books and encourage kids to read for fun. Plus, searching for hidden objects helps kids develop important skills like concentration and visual perception. With decorative sparkle and foil embellishments on the cover, this Christmas book is a gift that is sure to keep on giving for many holidays to come.
"Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute, kicking up the dust, esky in the boot. Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs, it's summertime and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs." One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given a hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts. You can enjoy Colin Buchanan singing and then create your very own karaoke session - but wait until you hear the unique, once-in-a-lifetime blowfly version! Nick Bland's comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day.
A write-in activity book that is packed full of colouring, doodling, puzzles, recipes, fun facts, jokes, games, and ideas for Christmas things to make and do. Featuring Christmas themes and traditions from around the world, it includes activities such as code, word and number-puzzles, things to spot, pictures to complete, and over 200 stickers.
A massive collection of activities and ideas about Australia and Australia Day. Activities include Posters, Fact Sheets, Puzzles, Mobiles, Flags, Songs, Recipes, Flash Cards, Games, Writing paper and lots more. A must have innovative pack for Australia Day Activities
Fun for the whole family during the weeks before Christmas, these easy-to-do craft ideas come with step-by-step instructions for making greeting cards, decorations, gift wrappings, party costumes, and chocolate snowballs. Includes games, puzzles, Advent calendar, and more. Full-color illustrations.
The original story now replete with Christmas activities to engage the whole family. Help Santa deliver the presents, climb up present stacks or slide down roo tails, and be the first to hang up your stocking plus enjoy many more fun activities!
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. "
