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Ideal for young children aged 3 to 8, parents, and educators seeking an interactive and educational book that cultivates observational skills and animal knowledge.
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See moreAn award-wining book that encourages readers to identify animals by their tails.
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Age range 3 to 8
Heads and Tails by John Canty is an extraordinary children's picture book. Leveraging the natural and universal fascination that children have with animals, the book utilises hints and recognition to build a sense of anticipation on each page, which is resolved on the following page when the identity of the animal is discovered.
Young readers are engaged in the process of deduction by drawing on visual prompts and clues such as where an animal may live, what the animal may look like, and sounds the animal makes. The effect is that each page presents an engaging yet accessible mini mystery for the child to solve.
Accordingly, the young reader's inevitable participation in the process of discovery ensures the book's enjoyment. Teacher's notes are available to download here.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780994289575
Publisher: Berbay Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 July 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Berbay Publishing
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 290.0mm
Height: 205.0mm
Weight: 396g
Pages: 36
About the Author
John Canty is an award-winning creator of picture books who lives in Melbourne Australia. His books include Heads and Tails (2018 CBCA Notable), Heads and Tails: Insects (2019 CBCA Honour, CCBF Best International Picture Book at the Shanghai book fair 2019) and Heads and Tails: Underwater.
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Heads and Tails
A tiger, a kangaroo, a rabbit, a goldfish and more are revealed as we turn the page and discover! At first we can only see their tails. Some clear, simple clues add detail as we learn more about each one. Now, can you guess the animal that each tail belongs to?Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails Underwater
At first, we can only see the sea creature’s tails. Some clues help us try to identify each creature as we learn more about each one. Now, can you guess the sea creature that each tail belongs to before they are revealed once the page is turned? Discover the underwater world with Heads and Tails Underwater by John Canty.Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Sea
Join award-winning author and illustrator John Canty on a captivating journey through the ever-changing ocean in this stunning children’s picture book. With a career adorned with accolades, including the prestigious Chen Bochui Award and a CBCA Honour Award, John brings his signature artistry and storytelling to this breathtaking exploration of the sea. Perfect for young explorers and lovers of nature,...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails
You can only see my tail. What animal am I? Follow the clues to discover which beautiful animal awaits you on the next page!Paperback$1750Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails: Farm
You can only see my tail, but can you guess what animal I am? Follow the clues to discover which beautiful animal awaits you on the next page! Heads and Tails: Farm is a playful follow-up book to the award-winning Heads and Tails series.Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails: Insects
You can only see my tail but can you guess what insect I am? Heads and Tails: Insects is a follow-up book to the highly successful book Heads and Tails (Winner of the Speech Pathology birth - 3 year old category and CBCA Notable 2018). At first, we can only see the insects' tails. Some clues help us try to...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails Underwater
You can only see my tail. What creature am I? Follow the clues to discover which beautiful creature awaits you on the next page!Paperback$1750Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heads and Tails Gift Pack
An interactive set that supports learning. This artistic, award-winning approach to animal identification will engage young readers as they try to identify each creature by its tail. Then match each animal’s head to its tail with a match-it game that can be played alone or with a friend. Heads and Tails Gift Pack by John Canty is a delightful way...CardsSold Out -
Heads and Tails: Insects Gift Pack
Every tail tells a story. See the tail, and guess the insect. This interactive picture book from award-winning author/illustrator John Canty will engage, delight and inform readers. Then challenge their memory with match-it cards, featuring the heads and tails of each animal in the book. Designed to encourage curiosity, this gift set features a story to be read and reread,...PaperbackSold Out -
Heads and Tails: Underwater Gift Pack
See the tail, guess the animal, and match the cards in this fun-filled celebration of underwater animals. An interactive set that supports learning. This artistic, award-winning approach to underwater animal identification will engage young readers as they try to identify each creature by its tail. Then match each animal’s head to its tail with a match-it game that can be...PaperbackSold Out
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