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Let's Try Again Another Day

By Charlotte Barkla
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A beautifully illustrated story about learning and making mistakes — If we don't get things right away, we'll try again another day. Bodies grow and brains do, too. Always learning — me and you. If we don't get things straight away, we'll try again another day.... Read More
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A beautifully illustrated story about learning and making mistakes -- If we don't get things right away, we'll try again another day.

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A beautifully illustrated story about learning and making mistakes — If we don't get things right away, we'll try again another day.

Bodies grow and brains do, too. Always learning — me and you.

If we don't get things straight away, we'll try again another day.

We all know learning can be hard and life skills don't always come right away ... sometimes, we need to keep trying! A rhythmic and fun read-aloud from the trusted author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies and From My Head To My Toes, I Say What Goes, this life-affirming book will appeal to fans of All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell.

'Colourful and charming' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734422019

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jade Goodwin
  • Illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Charlotte Barkla Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Charlotte Barkla (Author)

Charlotte Barkla is a Brisbane-based writer who worked as a civil engineer and physics teacher before rediscovering her love for children's literature. She writes picture books, middle-grade fiction and feature articles.

Charlotte's books include Let's Try Again Another Day, 11 Ruby Road, All Bodies Are Good Bodies, the Edie's Experiments series and From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes. She regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals for creative writing workshops, sharing her passion for creativity and stories with children of all ages.

Jade Goodwin (Illustrator)

Jade Goodwin is a First Nations illustrator based in Australia. Jade's creative journey began at an early age in her grandparents' screen printing studio, where she would spend an endless amount of time crafting anything she could from studio supplies. Her passion for creativity and illustration grew over time, eventually leading to a successful career in the children's publishing industry. Building on her debut publishing contract in 2021, Jade has expanded her portfolio by signing contracts for another 21 books. Jade loves bringing imagination to life through her sweet and bright illustrations and hopes to inspire children and adults alike.

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