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Uno's Garden

By Graeme Base
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Uno's Garden by Graeme Base is a captivating children's book that tells the story of Uno, a man who arrives in an enchanting forest filled with magical creatures and vibrant plants. As Uno builds his life in this wondrous place, the balance of nature is gradually disturbed by human presence. Graeme Base vividly illustrates the consequences of this change, offering a story of awareness and hope concerning the relationship between people and the environment.
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This charming children's book by Graeme Base may appeal to you if you love imaginative stories with a strong environmental message. The beautifully illustrated tale combines counting and ecological themes, following a character's journey to a fantastic world filled with whimsical creatures, offering a colourful way to engage with concepts of conservation and biodiversity. If you admire visually stunning artwork and engaging narratives that carry an important lesson, you might find it captivating.

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Uno's Garden

When Uno arrives in the forest one beautiful day, there are many fascinating and extraordinary animals there to greet him. And one entirely unexceptional Snortlepig. Uno loves the forest so much, he decides to live there. But, in time, a little village grows up around his house. Then a town, then a city ...

Enter the world of Graeme Base's forest, filled with wild and wonderful animals, Uno's unique family and friends - and the elusive Snortlepig! From the creator of Animalia, The Waterhole and Jungle Drums, here is an illuminating blend of storybook, puzzle book and numbers book.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

When Uno arrives in the forest one beautiful day, there are many fascinating and extraordinary animals there to greet him. And one entirely unexceptional Snortlepig. Uno loves the forest so much, he decides to live there.

But, in time, a little village grows up around his house. Then a town, then a city...and soon Uno realises that the animals and plants have begun to disappear...

From the creator of the international bestsellers Animalia, The Waterhole and Jungle Drums, here is an illuminating blend of storybook, puzzle book and numbers book - a moving and timely tale about how we all unknowingly affect the environment around us, just by being there, and how we can always learn from our mistakes and find ways of doing things better.

Join Graeme Base in this beautifully illustrated, funny and moving story about environment, ecology, and humans' ability to affect the world around them - for better and for worse - and learn basic maths concepts along the way, as Uno learns that it's all a question of balance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143501305

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graeme Base Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Graeme Base is one of the world's leading creators of picture books. His alphabet book Animalia, received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986. Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch, The Sign of the Seahorse, The Discovery of Dragons, The Worst Band in the Universe,The Waterhole (and The Waterhole Board Book), Jungle Drums and Uno's Garden.

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