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Crabbing with Dad

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Crabbing with Dad by Paul Seden is a charming children's book that captures a heartwarming day shared between a father and child as they embark on a crabbing adventure. Set against an Australian backdrop, the story beautifully illustrates their bonding experience on a boat, complete with the thrill of the catch. With vibrant illustrations and a simple narrative, it's a delightful read that celebrates family and the joys of spending time in nature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming tale if you appreciate stories about family adventures and bonding in nature. It's a delightful children's book that captures the joy and excitement of spending a day crabbing with a parent, making it perfect for young readers who love outdoor activities and exploring coastal settings. The vibrant illustrations and relatable narrative can spark curiosity and a sense of wonder in any child's heart.

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Age range 3 to 8 Untangle the crab pots, and zoom up the creek -we're going mud crabbing in the boat with Dad.

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Age range 3 to 8

Untangle the crab pots, and zoom up the creek — we're going mud crabbing in the boat with Dad. Crabbing with Dad is a beautiful children's picture book debut from Darwin-based author and illustrator, Paul Seden. Aimed at a younger audience, children will love reading about the adventures of two small children as they go out in the boat with Dad to set crab pots in their secret spot.

Sunscreen and life jackets on, they zoom off into the creek, passing other boats and people fishing along the way. It's a good tide to be on the water and they even come across Cousin Dan throwing his net as far as he can. Crab pots set, they all wait patiently and play games as they guess what fish could be swimming under their boat.

When it's finally time to check the crab pots, the adventure begins as they pull up a big, angry crab! Dad teaches the children how to handle the crabs very carefully so they don't get nipped!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925360158

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Paul Seden is descended from the Wuthathi and Muralag people of North Queensland. He grew up in Darwin and he loves to draw and tell stories. Paul works as a Fisheries Officer and he is inspired by the adventures he has with his family in the creeks around Darwin. Crabbing with Dad is the first book he has both written and illustrated.

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