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Papa Sky

By Sally Heinrich and Jane Jolly
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Papa Sky by Sally Heinrich and Jane Jolly is a children's book that gracefully introduces readers to themes of nature's beauty and the wonders of the world above. Through delightful illustrations, young readers are taken on an imaginative journey to explore the sky, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity. The book encourages children to look up and appreciate the vast and ever-changing sky that connects us all.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love heart-warming stories with lush illustrations that explore themes of imagination and the bond between a child and the natural world. It's perfect for children who are fascinated by the sky and enjoy whimsical tales that inspire wonder and curiosity.

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Another stunning picture book from the award-winning team who brought you One Step at a Time , Honour Book in the CBCA Awards 2016.

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Another stunning picture book from the award-winning team who brought you One Step at a Time, Honour Book in the CBCA Awards 2016.

Papa Sky sits where earth meets sky, until one night the wind blows him down, down, down through the cloud forest, where he lands with a bump.

What will happen next? Who will help him?

Included on the Children's Book Council of Australia 2018 Notables list.

Teachers' notes available here.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925227291

Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Jane Jolly Sally Heinrich

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