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There's a Sea in my Bedroom

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There's a Sea in my Bedroom is a charming children's story about a boy named David who is afraid of the sea. One day, he discovers a conch shell that transports his imagination to a magical, sea-filled adventure within the safety of his bedroom. The tale beautifully explores themes of fear and imagination through lyrical writing and enchanting illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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There's a Sea in my Bedroom

David is frightened of the sea, but when he finds a conch shell, he can hear the sea trapped inside. This beautifully illustrated story takes the reader into a child's fantasy world. 1985 CBC Book of the Year Award Shortlisted.

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David is frightened of the sea. He does not like it at all, not one bit. But then one day he finds a conch shell at the beach and takes it home - and he hears the sea trapped inside. 'Come out, sea, come out,' he says softly. 'I won't hurt you.' This beautifully illustrated story by award winning author Margaret Wild captures the magic of a child's fantasy world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140540642

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1989

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 115g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jane Tanner completed an Associate Diploma of Fine Art in Printmaking and Painting and a Diploma of Education. She taught for several years in Victorian secondary schools before taking up full-time illustrating in 1984. She is the acclaimed illustrator of the best-selling picture books There's a Sea in my Bedroom, Drac and the Gremlin, The Wolf, The Fisherman and the Theefyspray and Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow Birds. She is the author and illustrator of Playmates, Isabella's Secret, Ride with Me, Just Jack, Love from Grandma and Lilly and the Fairy House. She has won or been shortlisted for many prestigious awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Awards in the categories of Picture Book of the Year, Younger Readers' and Early Childhood. This much-loved author/illustrator is one of Australia's outstanding picture-book creators.

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