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Ella and the Useless Day

By Meg McKinlay
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Ella and the Useless Day by Meg McKinlay follows Ella and her dad as they decide to have a "useless" day, aiming to clear out items they no longer need. However, as their neighbours pass by, these discarded items find new purposes and value. It's a charming story that highlights the idea that one person's junk can be another's treasure.
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This delightful children's story may appeal to you if you enjoy charming tales about turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. It follows a lovable protagonist and can inspire young readers to find magic and value in the seemingly mundane. With engaging illustrations and heartwarming themes, it could be a treasured addition to any child's reading collection.

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Ella and the Useless Day

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A heartwarming picture book about community, sustainability and how one neighbour’s rubbish is another’s treasure.

Ella and the Useless Day tells the story of Ella and her father, who find their house overflowing with things they deem useless. Determined to tidy up, they embark on a clean-up day. However, they soon discover that what seems like rubbish to them might be a treasure for someone else.

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Ella and the Useless Day is praised for its witty and engaging presentation of recycling and repurposing, encouraging children to view seemingly useless items with new potential. The story is celebrated for its rewarding narrative as Ella and her dad find value in what they clear from their home, linking the experience to community and sustainability. The watercolour illustrations are noted for their whimsical charm, complementing the book's heart-warming and timely message about reusing and reducing waste.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760654320

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Blair
  • Illustrated by Karen Blair

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg McKinlay

About the Author

Meg McKinlay is the author of over 20 books ranging from picture books and young adult fiction through to poetry for adults. Her books for Walker include How to Make a Bird illustrated by Matt Ottley, which won the CBCA Book of the Year 2021, and Duck! illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom. Raised in central Victoria, Australia, in a TV- and car-free household, Meg was a bookish kid, in love with words and excited by dictionaries. On the long and winding path to becoming a children’s writer, she has worked a variety of jobs including swim instructor, tour guide, translator and teacher. Meg is now a full-time writer and lives near the ocean in Fremantle, Western Australia, where she is always busy cooking up more books.

Karen Blair grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She loves to illustrate the joys and adventures of childhood. She lives in Fremantle with her husband and two children and works part-time as a primary-school art teacher. Her characters are often inspired by her students and her own children. Her award-winning books include Something Wonderful and Hello From Nowhere both by Raewyn Caisley, With Nan by Tania Cox, Granny Grommet and Me by Dianne Wolfer, Me and You by Deborah Kelly, Baby Beats, and Baby Animal Farm.

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