The Turtle and the Flood by Jackie French Hardcover Book

Description: The Turtle and the Flood by Jackie French, Danny Snell A companion title to the best-selling The Fire Wombat, this is the story of Myrtle, a small turtle who, by heading uphill, tells the other animals that a flood is coming. Myrtle the turtle knows everything about the waterhole where she lives in the creek. She can also sense the giant flood that is coming, long before other animals or humans.And when Myrtle begins her long, slow climb up the mountain to safety, who will follow her?From the award-winning duo of The Fire Wombat, Jackie French and Danny Snell have now created a fascinating and beautifully illustrated story about Myrtle, a Common Long-necked Turtle; reptiles that can predict the weather very accurately.PRAISE"The Turtle and the Flood is a master class in picture books. Jackie French, proves once again why she is a national treasure. A perfect narrative that builds anticipation with the right word always in the right place. Rhyme and repetition make it a great read aloud adventure with her love for Australian nature shining through. Danny Snells delightful illustrations interplay beautifully with the story, imbuing the animal characters with personality while keeping true to their real appearance. The central portrait of the rain is a surprise, causing physical action to match the movement of the weather." -- ACT Book of the Year Award JudgeAWARDSWinner - ACT Picture Book of the Year Literary Award 2024 FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Childrens Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to childrens literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australias most popular childrens authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. A book can change a childs life. A book can change the world was the primary philosophy behind Jackies two-year term as Laureate.jackiefrench.comfacebook.com/authorjackiefrench As a child Danny Snell was a reluctant reader, so it was pictures rather than words that drew him to the wonder of books. Danny went on to study graphic design and illustration at the University of South Australia and he now works as a picture book illustrator and author. Danny illustrates using digital media, focusing on simple compositions, subtle texture and a touch of whimsy. His books have won a number of awards including the CBCA Eve Pownall Award, the Environment Award for Childrens Literature, and The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award. Danny lives in Adelaide with his partner, his two daughters and a sleepy old cat. He enjoys cooking and swimming, and yes, he loves to read. Details ISBN1460762975 Author Danny Snell Pages 24 Audience Age 3 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Year 2023 Illustrator Danny Snell ISBN-13 9781460762974 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-10-04 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Place of Publication New South Wales Country of Publication Australia Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2023-10-04 AU Release Date 2023-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:148016913;

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