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Found in Melbourne (Simplified Chinese edition)

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Found in Melbourne (Simplified Chinese edition) by Joanne O'Callaghan is a delightful children's book that explores the vibrant city of Melbourne through the eyes of a young character. As readers journey through famous landmarks and hidden gems, they discover the city's unique culture and history. This engaging tale is perfect for sparking curiosity about Melbourne's diverse and lively atmosphere.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to introduce young readers to the vibrant city of Melbourne in a fun and engaging way. This beautifully illustrated children's book explores the city's unique landmarks and culture, making it an excellent choice for learning about Melbourne while practising Simplified Chinese.

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A Simplifed Chinese edition of the beautifully illustrated counting book featuring the attractions of Australia's most liveable city. (Chinese language only, no English.)

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SIMPLIFIED CHINESE EDITION - NO ENGLISH

There is so much to do in marvellous Melbourne—places to see and new friends to meet.

Found in Melbourne is a counting book, a story of friendship, and so much more.

Whether you live in Melbourne, are planning your first visit, or are just curious—what will you find in this vibrant city?

Series: Found Counting Adventures

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760632960

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kori Song
  • Translated by Kevin Yang
  • Illustrated by Kori Song
  • Translated by Kevin Yang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Joanne O'Callaghan was born in Melbourne, brought up in Perth, lived in Hong Kong for twelve years and now lives in Melbourne. She has been a Marketing and Communications Director and self-published her first book, My Hong Kong, illustrated by Ralph Kiggell, in 2010, which continues to be a bestseller in Hong Kong. Joanne has collaborated with award-winning Chinese artist, Kori Song on The Swimmers and Found in Hong Kong. Found in Melbourne is their third book together.

Kori Song's expressive and colourful illustrations reflect her interest in the relationship between cities and those who live in them. Kori graduated from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing, China and her first book, Cicada, was a winner in the Sun Hung Kai Properties Young Writers' Debut Competition in 2013.

Translator, Kevin Yang, graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master in Applied Linguistics, and is a
Mandarin teacher at Clifton Hill Primary School, as well as at Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne. Kevin has long worked on promoting understanding between China and the West by bringing Chinese language and culture to his students.

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