A Footy Tail

Name: A Footy Tail
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761180316
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Alexander Johnston

Summary

A Footy Tail by Alexander Johnston is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a group of young animals who form a football team. Each character learns important lessons about teamwork, friendship, and perseverance as they navigate the challenges on and off the field. With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, it's a heartwarming tale of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love sports-themed stories with a playful twist and vibrant illustrations. It combines the excitement of football with engaging characters, making it perfect for young readers interested in both sports and fun adventures.

A Footy Tail

Inspired by the South Sydney Rabbitohs, written by NRL star Alex Johnston and illustrated by celebrated First Nations artist Gregg Dreise, this rhyming picture book about an underdog team of bunnies who are up against the stronger teams of animals is a wonderful story of unity, togetherness, resilience and teamwork.

Description

A fluffle of Bunnies play at the park. They sprint and they tackle from dawn until dark,

They always train hard, but it's never enough . . .

the other teams are just bigger and stronger. It's tough!

Join AJ and his teammates, Cody and Latrell, and the Bunnies on their triumphant footy journey from being the competition underdogs to unlikely winners, with a little help from some friends - especially a wise and confident Crow!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761180316

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gregg Dreise
Illustrated by Gregg Dreise

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 32

Collections

Alexander Johnston Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alex Johnston is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger and fullback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He has played for both Australia and Papua New Guinea at international level.

Gregg Dreise is a gifted artist, storyteller and musician, and he features the didgeridoo and guitar in his performances at schools, libraries and festivals. He is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales. He is the author and illustrator of Cunning Crow; Silly Birds; Kookoo Kookaburra; Mad Magpie and My Culture and Me. All these stories are about teaching morals. They address self-image, friendship, kindness, bullying and Indigenous culture.