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A Stick and a Stone

By Sarina Dickson
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A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a... Read More
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A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone...

Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?

Praise for A Stick and a Stone:

'It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!' - Gleebooks

'Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+' - Scorpio Books

'A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton

'Cute and energetic.' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869714499

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sarina Dickson (Author)

Sarina Dickson is a number 1 bestselling writer, artist and educator. She has enjoyed a varied and creative working life, which has led to connections and collaborations with experts in publishing, mental health and wellness, education, illustration, printing, video production, public art, book design, disaster relief and tertiary research. Her writing has been highly commended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards.

You can find Sarina on Instagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_

Hilary Jean Tapper (Illustrator)

Hilary Jean Tapper is an international award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She is winner of the ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Children's Picture Book of the Year for 2023 and Forevability Book Awards 2022 (forevability.org).

Connect with Hilary on Facebook or Instagram: @hilaryjeantapper.

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