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Meet... Banjo Paterson

By Kristin Weidenbach
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Meet... Banjo Paterson by Kristin Weidenbach is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Australian poet Banjo Paterson. It explores his adventures and the inspirations behind his famous writings, offering a glimpse into Australia's past and the impact of Paterson's work on culture and storytelling. The engaging narrative and vivid illustrations bring history to life in an accessible way for children.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're interested in introducing young readers to important historical figures in Australian history. It provides a charming and accessible insight into the life and works of a celebrated poet, making it an engaging choice for kids who enjoy stories about real people and cultural heritage.

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A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the bush poet Banjo Paterson.

Banjo Paterson is one of Australia's most loved poets. This is the story of how he came to write his legendary ballads The Man from Snowy River and Waltzing Matilda.

From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to Banjo Paterson, the Meet... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857980090

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 36

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About the Author

Kristin Weidenbach is a PhD immunologist who switched to a writing career after completing postdoctoral research at Stanford University in California. She is the author of several academic publications and writes popular non-fiction focused on Australian history. Her picture book Tom the Outback Mailman, illustrated by Timothy Ide, won the CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Book of the Year 2013. She is the author of the adult titles Rock Star- the Story of Reg Sprigg and the Australian bestseller Mailman of the Birdsville Track- the Story of Tom Kruse, which has sold over 100,000 copies since publication in 2003. Her other titles include Blue Flames, Black Gold- the story of Santos and First Watch- 40 years of the Cruising Yacht Club of SA. James Gulliver Hancock is a Sydney-born illustrator who has travelled the world drawing obsessively since he was a little boy. His books include Meeta Banjo Paterson, The Travel Bug, Lonely Planet's Not for Parents- How to be a World Explorer, and his All the Buildings in a series.

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