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Antarctica by Moira Court takes young readers on a stunning visual journey through the icy landscapes of the Earth’s southernmost continent. The book explores the unique wildlife that inhabits this remote region, emphasizing the beauty and fragility of the environment. It combines simple, educational text with captivating illustrations, making it perfect for children curious about the natural world.
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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated book for its enchanting exploration of the icy continent, which combines vibrant artwork with intriguing facts about Antarctica's unique wildlife and environment. It’s perfect for young readers with curious minds eager to learn more about nature and the world's most remote regions.

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This stunning picture book from Moira Court is the perfect read-aloud with which to teach kids to count.

Antarctica—an icy desert with mountain ranges and sleeping volcanoes, home to the spinning end of the earth and to a diverse array of quirky creatures.

From the artist who brought us My Superhero and Colour Me, Moira Court brings Antarctica to life in this gorgeous new picture book, combining clever counting with lyrical prose and stunning artwork.

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Antarctica by Moira Court is praised for its unique and stunning collage, block print, and woodcut illustrations, which capture the attention of children aged three to five. The book's rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud and is complemented by lively paper collage illustrations. It effectively uses texture, tone, and simple repetitive shapes to depict Antarctica's quirky creatures, engaging young readers’ imaginations while helping them practise counting skills.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925815757

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 402g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Moira Court grew up in the West Country, England. She emigrated to Australia in 2001 and lives in the Perth Hills. She has been a practising painter for several years and, as well as illustrating books, she exhibits pieces in art shows and local galleries. Moira is passionate about animals and enjoys painting them in her artwork.

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