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Meet... Nellie Melba

By Janeen Brian
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Meet... Nellie Melba by Janeen Brian is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the life of Nellie Melba, one of the world's most famous opera singers. It highlights her journey from Melbourne to international stages, her dedication to music, and her lasting impact on the arts. The book captures her inspiring story in a manner accessible and engaging for children.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you have an interest in learning about inspiring historical figures, particularly Dame Nellie Melba, a celebrated Australian opera singer. This engaging story, written by Janeen Brian, captures the imagination of young readers with its delightful narrative and illustrations, making it perfect for introducing kids to the world of performing arts and history.

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Meet... Nellie Melba

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A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba.

Meet... Nellie Melba explores the life of Dame Nellie Melba, who was a renowned soprano singer. She was the first classical musician from Australia to achieve international acclaim, significantly boosting Australia's cultural prestige in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Dame Nellie was appointed Dame Commander, OBE, for her substantial fundraising efforts during World War One. She is remembered for bringing opera and opera training to audiences across Australia and is commemorated on the Australian hundred-dollar note.

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

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Meet... Nellie Melba by Janeen Brian is praised for its engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, making it an excellent introduction to the life of renowned opera singer Nellie Melba for young readers. Reviews commend its ability to inspire curiosity about historical figures in a format accessible for children, highlighting the book’s educational value.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143780311

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 36

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janeen Brian Penguin Books

About the Author

Janeen Brian (Author) Janeen Brian is an award-winning author of picture books, fiction, non-fiction, short fiction and poetry for young readers. Several of her books have been CBCA Notable or Honour Books, including I'm a Dirty Dinosaur (winner of the Speech Pathology Australia 2014 Children's Book of the Year Award) and I'm a Hungry Dinosaur. A former Primary School teacher, Janeen lives in South Australia. Claire Murphy (Illustrator) Claire Murphy studied Illustration at Queensland College of Art where she discovered her love of comic art and graphic novels. She lives in Melbourne with her daughter and husband, where she works as a freelance illustrator. She enjoys collecting vintage brooches and dresses and publishes zines people can have a giggle at.

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