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Alpacas with Maracas

By Matt Cosgrove
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Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove is a delightful children's story about best friends Macca and Al who decide to enter a talent show. The lovable alpacas are eager to showcase their skills and charm, creating plenty of fun and excitement along the way. Their journey is filled with humour and rhythm, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you love vibrant illustrations and cheeky animal characters that bring joy to storytime. It's perfect for children who adore humorous tales about friendship and creativity, wrapped up in a delightful rhythmic text that makes reading aloud fun.

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Macca and pal Al are the best of friends and LOVE spending time together. When there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest, they just can't resist. But what will their act be? Will they shimmy and shake? Dance and prance? Whatever they choose it will surely be a performance to remember!

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Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove is a delightful story about Macca and his best friend, Al. These two pals absolutely love spending time together.

When they get the chance to enter a talent contest, they simply can't resist the opportunity. But the big question is, what will their act be? Will they shimmy and shake? Dance and prance?

Whatever they decide, it's bound to be a performance to remember!

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Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove is a delightfully entertaining children's book that has been praised for its colourful illustrations and playful rhyme scheme. It tells the story of two alpacas and their whimsical mishaps as they participate in a talent show. The book has been appreciated for being fun to read aloud and engaging for young readers.

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ISBN: 9781743816349

Publisher: Koala Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Koala Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 24

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