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Kangaroos Hop

By Ros Balarinji and Ros Moriarty
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Kangaroos Hop by Ros Balarinji and Ros Moriarty is a vibrant children's book that explores the lively movements and unique characteristics of Australian animals. Through colourful illustrations and rhythmic text, young readers are introduced to diverse creatures hopping, gliding, and creeping across their natural habitats. This engaging story captures the wonder of wildlife and fosters a connection with the natural world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love engaging stories filled with vibrant illustrations that introduce young readers to the fascinating world of Australian wildlife. Perfect for storytime, it's a delightful read that captures the imagination while gently educating about nature.

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Simple, intelligent, bright and cheerful, this early childhood concept book introduces animal names and verbs and celebrates Indigenous art in a joyous, non-didactic and playful way.

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Kangaroos Hop helps children identify favourite Australian animals in the Australian landscape. The kangaroos hop, the butterflies fly, and the echidnas shuffle across the land and down to the water's edge where a sleepy crocodile lies... Shhhh!

The lively illustrations and cumulative text help readers identify animals as well as verbs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742379159

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 95g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ros Balarinji Ros Moriarty

About the Author

Ros Moriarty is the author of an acclaimed memoir, Listening to Country, and founder of a non-profit organisation, Indi Kindi, supporting pre-literacy education.

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