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Our Gags
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A new baby means a hectic household for the whole family. Luckily Gags, the narrator's grandmother, is always around to help - turning into the Gags machine when the house is in need of a good clean and dinner must be made. But Gags also has time for fun stuff like playing dress up and going to the park.
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A new baby means a hectic household for the whole family. Luckily Gags, the narrator's grandmother, is always around to help—turning into the Gags machine when the house is in need of a good clean and dinner must be made.
But Gags also has time for fun stuff like playing dress up and going to the park. And when there is so much to pack for the family holiday to the beach, Gags is a great help too—but everyone soon learns that even Gags machines need a rest.
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Our Gags is celebrated for offering a heartfelt glimpse into the special bond with a grandmother, balancing her strengths and vulnerabilities. It's praised for its ability to convey depth within the scope of an early chapter book, making it a cherished read for both grandchildren and grandmothers.
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ISBN: 9781921529092
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Annabelle Josse
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 72g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Catriona Hoy is a Melbourne based writer, teacher, storyteller and mother. Born in Scotland, she moved to Australia as a young child. Catriona begun to write after the birth of her second daughter. Her title The Music Tree (Lothian Books), illustrated by Adele Jaunn was an Early Childhood Notable Book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards in 2007.
Annabelle Josse was born in Normandy, France, but moved to Australia in 1997. While Annabelle’s main educational background is in biology and chemistry, she has also studied art as a side-project since she was fifteen years old. Today, Annabelle illustrates with a focus on children and she currently lives in Sydney with her husband and three kids. Noah’s Garden was her first picture book with Walker Books Australia.
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