Anna the Goanna

Name: Anna the Goanna
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780855756161
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and other poems

By Jill MacDougall

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Anna the Goanna by Jill MacDougall is a delightful children's story that follows the adventures of Anna, a curious goanna. Set in the Australian outback, the book marries enchanting illustrations with engaging storytelling, introducing young readers to the vibrant world of Australian wildlife while imparting gentle life lessons.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Anna the Goanna

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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love tales featuring Australian wildlife and engaging characters. It offers a charming and educational depiction of friendship, adventure, and the natural world, making it an enjoyable read for young children and a great choice for storytime.

A collection of poems that provide insight into the lives of contemporary Indigenous children.

Description

Ages 11 to 12 years. Cheeky dogs, slippery snakes and crocodiles with big smiles join Anna in this collection of lively illustrated poems.

With warmth and respect, we're taken into the children's lives as they camp under the stars, go hunting for tucker, and play football in the dust.

Anna the Goanna provides rare insight into the richly textured lives of contemporary Indigenous children. The poems are rhythmic and memorable, with a jaunty beat. Designed specially for school performances.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855756161

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: colour illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by J Taylor

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Jill MacDougall

About the Author

Jill McDougall has lived and taught for many years in Australian Indigenous communities, from Palm Island in the east of Australia to the Great Sandy Desert in the west. She began writing for Aboriginal children in order to provide classroom reading material which reflected the daily experiences of her students. Jenny Taylor has lived in Central Australia since 1994 and has worked with artists and families in a number of Aboriginal communities. She currently works in adult education, at the Institute for Aboriginal Development in Alice Springs, and maintains her own art practice.