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The Garden on Red Gum Road

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The Garden on Red Gum Road by Phil Cummings is a heartwarming children's book about a child's connection with their beloved grandmother and the adventures they share in her vibrant garden. The story celebrates the bond between different generations and highlights the magic found in everyday moments, capturing the spirit of discovery and the wonders of nature.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming tales that celebrate community, friendship, and the power of working together. It is perfect for children who appreciate stories about nature and the joy of watching a shared vision come to life, all set in a beautifully illustrated narrative.

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The Garden on Red Gum Road

An ode to the joys of working outdoors, and the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild.

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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.

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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.

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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: 0g

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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