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Celeste Sails to Spain
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What does Clive do at the park? How does Rosie celebrate? Where does Celeste go in her dreams? Follow everybody's favourite children as they go out into the world.
Children will have fun asking themselves what their favourite activities are while following the adventures of Frank, Clive, Nicky, Tessa, Ernie, Rosie, and Celeste. Each character enjoys some fun activity, such as visiting the museum, the park, and having celebrations.
Applauding individuality, Celeste Sails to Spain will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight in Alison Lester's cheerful artwork and simple text that is filled with familiarity. Celeste Sails to Spain is an interactive book that depicts seven children happy in their own uniqueness.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780733621062
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2006
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lothian Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alison Lester
- Illustrated by Alison Lester
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular children's authors and illustrators. She began illustrating children's books after she had her first child, and today has illustrated more than 25 books for children. Alison has won several awards for her writing and illustrating, including the 1989 CBC Honour Book Award for THE JOURNEY HOME, and Best Designed Children's Book for ROSIE SIPS SPIDERS. WHEN FRANK WAS FOUR reached number one in the bestseller list and was also a CBC Notable Book. Alison lives on a farmlet in rural Victoria with her husband and their three children.
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