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A Christmas Present for Roo

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In A Christmas Present for Roo by Sophie Sayle, young Roo embarks on a heartwarming adventure to find the perfect Christmas gift for their loved ones. The story is filled with charming illustrations that capture the spirit of Christmas and the joy of giving, making it an enchanting read for children and families alike.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's tale if you love heartwarming stories about friendship and the magic of Christmas. This book is perfect for young readers who appreciate charming illustrations and a storyline that emphasises the joy of giving and receiving gifts during the festive season.

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A Christmas Present for Roo

An uplifting Christmas picture book featuring a cast of adorable Australian bush animals, from the creators of The Great Aussie Egg-And-Spoon Race.

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It's Christmas Eve, and sleepy Echidna still doesn't have a present for her friend Roo. Maybe she could make something! But Christmas craft doesn't always go quite to plan...

A Christmas Present for Roo is an extremely cute story about a gang of pals getting caught up in the pre-season rush without losing their Christmas spirit.

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Adorable! THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734422248

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daron Parton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Sophie Sayle (Author)

Sophie Sayle grew up in Sydney and now lives in Melbourne. She enjoys long bushwalks and tries not to leave her Christmas shopping until the last minute.

Daron Parton (Illustrator)

Award-winning New Zealand illustrator Daron Parton was born in the UK, married a Kiwi and moved to New Zealand in 1995. He has been working as an illustrator since 1990 and is also an illustration tutor at Auckland University of Technology. Daron's books include The Ultimate Survival Guide to Monsters Under Your Bed, A Crocodile in the Family, Let's Build a House, Snake Brought Cake and Let's Build a Backyard.

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