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Ella and the Useless Day

By Meg McKinlay
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Ella and the Useless Day by Meg McKinlay follows Ella and her dad as they embark on a mission to clear their house of useless items. As they collect various bits and bobs, they discover that what might seem useless to them could be treasures to others, highlighting themes of community and the value of recycling. This delightful children's book charmingly explores the notion that one person’s trash can indeed be another person’s treasure.
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Format: Hardback
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A heartwarming picture book about community, sustainability and how one neighbour’s rubbish is another’s treasure.

Ella and the Useless Day presents Ella's house, which is filled with things... useless things! At least that’s what she and Dad think. But when they decide to have a clean-up day, something very curious happens. Maybe what is useless to them is treasure to someone else?

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The book Ella and the Useless Day by Meg McKinlay receives praise for its colourful and whimsical illustrations that add a homely touch. The story explores themes of recycling and repurposing, teaching children that what seems useless can be valuable to others. Reviewers highlight its heart-warming, timely message and find it an engaging, fun tale that encourages a sustainable mindset.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653095

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Blair
  • Illustrated by Karen Blair

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 433g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg McKinlay

About the Author

Meg McKinlay is the author of eighteen books ranging from picture books and young adult fiction through to poetry for adults. Her books for Walker include How to Make a Bird illustrated by Matt Ottley, which won the CBCA Book of the Year 2021, and Duck! illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom. Raised in central Victoria, Australia, in a TV- and car-free household, Meg was a bookish kid, in love with words and excited by dictionaries. On the long and winding path to becoming a children’s writer, she has worked a variety of jobs including swim instructor, tour guide, translator and teacher. Meg is now a full-time writer and lives near the ocean in Fremantle, Western Australia, where she is always busy cooking up more books.


Karen Blair grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She made her first picture book when she was nine for a Year 5 project, and by the time she was in her 20s and living in the UK, she knew it was her dream to continue. She now lives in Fremantle, Australia, with her husband and two cats and works part-time as a primary art teacher.

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