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The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty

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The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty by Karla Strambini is a delightful children's book about a whimsical inventor named Mr Qwerty. In a world where everyone else seems to think inside the box, Mr Qwerty imagines possibilities out of the ordinary. Through captivating illustrations and a warm narrative, it encourages creativity and celebrates the power of imagination.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. Filled with whimsical illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, it invites children to believe in the power of their own ideas and the extraordinary potential within everyone.

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Mr Qwerty worries that his ideas might seem strange ... so he keeps them under his hat. But extraordinary ideas refuse to stay hidden for long. Detailed and distinctive black-and-white illustrations with small swatches of symbolic spot colour make this a unique and surprising picture book.

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The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty is a tale about embracing one's unique ideas and the courage to share them with the world.

Mr Qwerty worries that his ideas might seem strange... so he keeps them under his hat. However, extraordinary ideas refuse to stay hidden for long.

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The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty by Karla Strambini has been praised for its extraordinary pencil drawings, which are both imaginative and highly detailed, encouraging exploration and discussion among young readers. The illustrations evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of Raymond Briggs' work, appealing to children and adults alike. The book celebrates creativity, imagination, and the courage to express individuality, making it a delightful read-aloud with a simple narrative complemented by intricate illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921720703

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karla Strambini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 257.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 452g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Karla Strambini was born in Townsville, North Queensland, and currently lives in Melbourne. She did well at school, especially in English and Art, and went on to study the former at University. Before her degree was quite complete she had a baby girl and spent the next six years raising her to be a genius, then began all over again with a son. In-between planning birthday parties for her children, Karla tried to write a couple of picture books. She has since completed a Diploma of Visual Art. The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty is her first book.

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