A Woolly Tale

Name: A Woolly Tale
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781921953477
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Jackie Hosking

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A Woolly Tale by Jackie Hosking tells the story of Chris, the merino sheep, who is nervous about his first shearing and decides to escape into the bush. Initially, Chris enjoys his new life among the gum trees, but as time passes, his fleece becomes heavier... Read More

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A Woolly Tale by Jackie Hosking tells the story of Chris, the merino sheep, who is nervous about his first shearing and decides to escape into the bush. Initially, Chris enjoys his new life among the gum trees, but as time passes, his fleece becomes heavier and heavier.

Chris's adventure into the unknown takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a wiry dingo. Is the dingo there to help Chris overcome his fears? Can Chris find his way back to the farm? Will he become the world's woolliest sheep?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921953477

Publisher: National Museum of Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: National Museum of Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Paul Lalo

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie Hosking

About the Author

Jackie Hosking has been writing poetry and stories for children for over twenty years. Her poems are regularly published by The School Magazine and her picture books have been published by Walker Books, Scholastic and Larrikin House. Presently, Jackie has six picture books out with eight in the pipeline.

Paul Lalo was born in France and, in 2004, arrived in Australia to study animation at the Queensland College of Art. Paul has worked as a director, animator and motion designer for TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. Paul is co-founder of Melbourne-based animation boutique Soymilk Studio which specialises in stop-motion and motion design.

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