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What's the Big Idea

Inventions that Changed the World
By Sue Lawson and Karen Tayleur
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What's the Big Idea by Sue Lawson and Karen Tayleur is a delightful children's book that explores the adventures of two friends as they embark on a quest to come up with the next brilliant idea. Encountering various hilarious and imaginative scenarios, they learn the importance of creativity, teamwork, and resilience along the way. This engaging story encourages young readers to think outside the box and be open to the endless possibilities that come with a big idea.
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You might enjoy this colourful and engaging children's book if you love stories that spark creativity and imagination. It offers a fun exploration of ideas, encouraging young readers to think big and dream boldly, perfect for nurturing curious minds.

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Australians are an inventive lot. From the innovative tools and equipment of our First Nations people to the pioneering solutions of colonial times and hi-tech minds of today, Australians have risen to the challenge of problem solving.
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What's the Big Idea by Sue Lawson and Karen Tayleur has been well-received for its engaging approach to encouraging creativity and innovation among young readers. The book is praised for its colourful illustrations and interactive elements, which effectively capture the imagination of children. It is considered both educational and entertaining, making it a recommended choice for fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in kids.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742036267

Publisher: Wild Dog Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wild Dog Books

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 44

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karen Tayleur Sue Lawson

About the Author

Sue Lawson is an award-winning author. Her books have won the Australian Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature and have been short-listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards. Karen Tayleur has worked in advertising, publishing, and the arts for over 30 years. From copywriter to typesetter, author, editor and publisher, she has had the chance to work with some incredibly talented creators over that time. (Including her co-author, Sue Lawson.) Karen’s latest book with Wild Dog Books is Show Me the Money which she co-authored with Sue.

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