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Boo To A Goose

By Mem Fox
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Boo To A Goose by Mem Fox is a playful and imaginative children's book that takes readers on a fanciful journey. The story features a young narrator who shares a series of whimsical reasons why they would never say "boo" to a goose. Each reason is humorous and charming, creating a delightful and engaging read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you appreciate whimsical rhymes and charming illustrations. It's perfect for reading aloud with children, offering a fun and interactive way to spark their imagination. The playful text encourages curiosity and laughter, making it an enjoyable experience for both young readers and adults.

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A girl riotously lists all the extraordinary things she d rather do than say Boo to a goose in a singsong rhyme, and accompanied with remarkable 3D paper illustrations.

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A girl riotously lists all the extraordinary things she'd rather do than say Boo to a Goose in a singsong rhyme, and is accompanied by remarkable 3D paper illustrations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733604591

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 February 1997

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Miller
  • Illustrated by David Miller
  • Illustrated by David Miller

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mem Fox Young Adult

About the Author

David Miller is a Melbourne-based award winning children's book author, illustrator, graphic designer and painter. His first book was You Can Make Paper Sculptures, which was quickly followed by the acclaimed Boo to a Goose by Mem Fox. You Can Do Thousands of Things with String and more picture books have followed, including What's for Lunch?, Carousel, Just Like You and Me, Over the Hill and Around the Bend with Granny and Bert and Me, Ringle Tingle Tiger by Mark Austin and Snap! went Chester by Tania Cox. He wrote and illustrated Refugees, which was shortlisted by the CBCA in 2005.

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