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Heads and Tails: Insects
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Ideal for young children beginning to explore the natural world, especially those fascinated by insects and interactive learning.
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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 identify each insect as we learn more about each one. Now, can you guess the insect that each tail belongs to before they are revealed once the page is turned?
Children will be drawn into a process of discovery to ensure a fun and rewarding reading experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780994384164
Publisher: Berbay Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 August 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Berbay Publishing
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 290.0mm
Height: 205.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
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 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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