The Useless Tune

Name: The Useless Tune
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SKU: 9781760653729
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By Chris Uhlmann

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The Useless Tune by Chris Uhlmann is a delightful children's story that follows a group of young friends on a whimsical adventure. The tale explores themes of friendship, creativity, and the unique talents children have that can change the world in unexpected ways. It's a heartwarming narrative about self-discovery and the magic of finding one's place in the world.
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Format: Hardback

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The Useless Tune

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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate heartwarming tales that inspire imagination and creativity. The story explores themes of self-discovery and friendship, making it a delightful read for young adventurers who love music and the power of finding their own unique path.

The Useless Tune

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A modern Australian fable, from brothers Chris and Paul Uhlmann, that captures the joy of giving and receiving, and the harmony that surrounds us, if we only listen.

All Maggie wants is to find a tree to call home, and has her own special song to offer in return for shelter. But the trees see Maggie either as trouble or as useless and tell her to go away. After all, her song can’t protect the trees from drought, or fire, or loggers. Maggie thinks she will never find a home, until at last a humble Scribbly Gum asks to hear her melody . . .

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The language in The Useless Tune is praised for being lyrical and beautifully complemented by the artwork. The story follows a magpie who, despite feeling sad about leaving her mother, finds joy in her independence and searches for a new home. The book is celebrated for its magical depiction of music's power and inspiration, offering rich discussion opportunities for young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653729

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Paul Uhlmann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 307.0mm

Weight: 429g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Chris Uhlmann is the former political editor for Nine News. He has worked in print, radio, television and online in a 30-year career in journalism. During two decades at the ABC he hosted a top rating Canberra breakfast program, anchored flagship programs AM and 730 and was the network’s political editor. He won a Walkley Award for broadcasting interviewing in 2009 and was part of a Four Corners team that won the Gold Quill in 2018. Chris has also co-authored the Secret City trilogy of political fiction, which was adapted by Matchbox Pictures into an award-winning mini-series broadcast by Foxtel and Netflix.

Paul Uhlmann is a Fremantle based artist who makes artwork that seeks to understand the world as a living breathing unity. Paul studied art in Australia and Europe on two year-long scholarships – DAAD in Germany (1986-87) and Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship in Holland (1994-95). He has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1983 and his work is held in many prominent collections. He is fortunate to teach art at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. Paul has wonderful memories of throwing the footy around the front yard of their Canberra home with Chris and his other two brothers.

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