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There's a special place for Nonna and me, for friends, for pets, for family.
When we go, it's a busy day,
we talk, we dig, plant seeds and play.
We join our friends, share the load,
in the community garden ... on Red Gum Road.
Phil Cummings' text sings off the pages and will be a favourite for early learners to predict and recite.
Danny Snell's illustrations provide opportunity for a broad range of conversations including friendship, the environment and togetherness.
When we go, it's a busy day,
we talk, we dig, plant seeds and play.
We join our friends, share the load,
in the community garden ... on Red Gum Road.
Phil Cummings' text sings off the pages and will be a favourite for early learners to predict and recite.
Danny Snell's illustrations provide opportunity for a broad range of conversations including friendship, the environment and togetherness.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Garden on Red Gum Road by Phil Cummings is generally praised for its heartwarming narrative and vivid illustrations. Readers appreciate its themes of family, community, and connection to nature, noting that it's suitable for young children and engaging for shared reading. The artwork is often highlighted for adding depth and emotional resonance to the story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780645027075
Publisher: Little Book Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 September 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Book Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Danny Snell
DIMENSIONS
Width: 280.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 36
About the Author
Phil Cummings is an award winning author of over seventy books for children (from picture books to novels) in a career that has spanned thirty years.His work has been published in Australia, New Zealand, U.S, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, U.K. and throughout Europe. He is a registered teacher and has been a Premier's Reading Challenge Ambassador in South Australia since its inception in 2004.
Danny Snell grew up in Adelaide and studied at the Adelaide Central School of Art, and the University of South Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Design (Illustration). He has worked as an illustrator for a little over 20 years (which makes him feel old).
For much of that time he has worked as a freelancer for ad agencies, design studios, newspapers and magazines. Increasingly though, his path has shifted to illustrating children's books.
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