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Australia Under the Sea 1 2 3

By Frané Lessac
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Australia Under the Sea 1 2 3 by Frané Lessac is a delightful children's book that explores the vibrant underwater world surrounding Australia. Through a charming array of sea creatures, the story introduces young readers to an aquatic adventure with engaging counting elements. The book combines vivid illustrations and simple text to captivate and educate children about marine life.
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You might enjoy this captivating book if you love counting and exploring vibrant illustrations of Australia's underwater world, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to learn about marine life.

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On a coral reef in the big blue sea, count the ocean creatures 1, 2, 3.

Count from one giant whale shark all the way to twelve tired seahorses, meeting and learning about plenty of playful Australian sea creatures along the way. With vibrant artwork, simple facts about each creature and a gentle conservation message, Frané Lessac’s Australia Under the Sea 1, 2, 3 is a celebration of twelve fish and friends living in our seas.

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The book is praised for introducing young readers to both counting and the unique marine life of coral reefs. It's deemed especially useful for educational settings, encouraging interest in the Great Barrier Reef and conservation efforts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652272

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Frané Lessac

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 475g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator of international renown with many children’s books published throughout the world. She was born in the US and lived on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, as well as in London, before moving to Australia. Frané loves to travel and create books based on her worldwide journeys. She has contributed her distinctive paintings to many critically acclaimed children’s picture books including, The Legend of Moondyne Joe, which won the West Australian Premier’s Children’s Book Award, and Simpson and His Donkey, a CBCA Honour Book that was also selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. In 2019, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, written by Traci Sorell, was awarded the Robert F Sibert Honor Book Honor medal, the Orbis Pictus Honor Book medal and the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor medal.

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