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Summer Time

By Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti
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Summer Time by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti is a delightful children's book that captures the essence of summer through rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations. It invites readers to explore the joy of the outdoors, from splashing in the waves to enjoying picnics, all while experiencing the magic and freedom of the sunny season. Perfect for young readers, it celebrates imagination and adventure in a captivating and visual manner.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a whimsical children's story that beautifully captures the essence of summer through charming illustrations and playful text. It's perfect for young readers who delight in seasonal adventures and experiencing the world through a vibrant, artistic lens.

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Summer Time

LONGLISTED for the 2020 ABIA Small Publisher's Children's Book of the Year

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Longlisted, ABIAs 2020, Small Publisher's Children's Book of the Year

Shortlisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2020, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated Book

Shortlisted, Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2022, Children's Literature Award

Age range 3+

Summer is here. Put your school shoes away,

The long, lazy days can begin.

Mangoes and magpies, municipal pools...

Take a deep breath and dive in.

The bestselling creators of Alphabetical Sydney and Numerical Street are back with their new picture book, Summer Time a stunning tribute to an Australian summer.

'Summer Time, Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti's third picture book collaboration, explores ideas of time within the grand nostalgic mythology of Australian summer...The rhyming verse is rich and evocative, making good use of both rhythm and imagery...Pesenti's pleasing collage-style illustrations complement Bell's linguistic portraits; a colour palette both bright and gentle evokes the harsh Australian light and the haze of memory.' -Books + Publishing

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742236070

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 44

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Antonia Pesenti Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hilary Bell

About the Author

Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell met in Paris over 20 years ago and have been friends ever since. Antonia is an architect and illustrator, and Hilary is an award-winning playwright. Their friendship turned into a collaboration when they created the bestselling Alphabetical Sydney, and later, Numerical Street. Summer Time is their tribute to the places and rituals of the Australian summer. They have enjoyed researching Summer Time, testing waterslides and tasting Neapolitan ice-cream for the first time in yonks.

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