Not cute.

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SKU: 9781760972387
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By Philip Bunting

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Not Cute. by Philip Bunting is a delightful children's book about a quokka who is tired of being labelled as "cute." Through humorous and engaging illustrations, the story follows the little creature as it attempts to redefine its identity beyond its adorable looks, encouraging readers to embrace their unique qualities over surface appearances.
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Quokka did not like being cute. Not one bit. The romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.

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Not cute. is a delightful story about a quokka who did not like being cute. Not one bit.

Follow the romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760972387

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Omnibus Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 32

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