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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

By Mandy Foot
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Mandy Foot is an enchanting children's book that reimagines the classic nursery rhyme. Accompanied by charming illustrations, the story takes young readers on a delightful adventure through a starlit world. It's a perfect bedtime story that captivates the imagination and comforts with its gentle rhyme.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you love delightful illustrations that bring lyrics to life. It’s perfect for bedtime reading with young children, offering a soothing and engaging experience through familiar verses and enchanting artwork.

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The classic children's nursery rhyme, lushly illustrated with nocturnal Australian animals, from bestselling illustrator Mandy Foot.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When the blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. When a baby pygmy possum wanders off into the night, a very special star guides him home. Along the way, he encounters many other Australian animals. This lushly illustrated book is perfect for bedtime!

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Mandy Foot is a charming bedtime story set in the Australian bush, featuring a lost pygmy possum finding his way home with the help of a special star. The book uses an adapted version of the traditional nursery song, making it easy for young children to sing along to the appealing rhymes and rhythms. It is particularly suitable for children aged 2 to 4.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734416896

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 128g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mandy Foot

About the Author

Mandy Foot is a self-proclaimed animal nut and horse lover and works in a studio in the Adelaide Hills. Mandy's picture books for Lothian include the very popular Captain Kangaroo series and the bestsellers THE WHEELS ON THE BUS and OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM. For free music and other fun downloads visit www.mandyfoot.com.au or follow her on twitter.com/mandy_foot

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