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Whingeville

By Coral Vass
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Whingeville by Coral Vass is a delightful children's story about Lyle, a young boy who often finds himself feeling grumpy. When his constant complaints transport him to a fantastical place called Whingeville, he encounters interesting characters who help him learn the value of positivity and gratitude. Through engaging adventures, the book emphasises the importance of a good attitude and the power of kindness.
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Will loves to whinge. He is the master of complaining. Until one night, a magnificent hot-air balloon takes Will to an odd little town where the townspeople crown him King. But with everyone in town being constant complainers - will this moaning, groaning King really want to keep the crown?

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Will loves to whinge. He is the master of complaining. Until one night, a magnificent hot-air balloon takes Will to an odd little town where the townspeople crown him King. But with everyone in town being constant complainers – will this moaning, groaning King really want to keep the crown?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922503978

Publisher: Larrikin House

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Larrikin House

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt
  • Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Coral Vass

About the Author

Coral Vass is an award winning Australian children’s author with several books published with Scholastic Books Australia, National Library of Australia and Penguin Random House Australia. With a background in Media, Coral has always had a passion for telling stories and inspiring children with a love for literature. Her signature writing style has a splash of rhythm, a dash of rhyme and is stirred with fun!

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