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Jetty Jumping

CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood
By Andrea Rowe
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Jetty Jumping by Andrea Rowe is a delightful children's story that explores themes of courage and friendship. It follows a young girl who is both curious and anxious about the local jetty, a favourite spot for daring jumps. With vibrant illustrations, the book captures her journey towards overcoming her fears and embracing adventure, supported by her friends' encouragement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming story full of summer adventures, friendship, and the joyful excitement of overcoming fears. This delightful children's book beautifully captures the essence of seaside holidays and is sure to appeal to young readers who love exploring new experiences and the charm of beachside life.

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Winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Early Childhood Book of the Year!

While Milla’s friends take big, brave jumps off the jetty, Milla stays on the blistering wood, scared of what lurks below. But when Milla accidentally falls off the edge, she discovers the beauty of the deep, dark sea – and her summer changes forever.

Jetty Jumping by Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville perfectly captures the challenges of childhood – and the joy of letting go – in this homage to summer.

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ISBN: 9781760500658

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Hare

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hannah Sommerville
  • Illustrated by Hannah Sommerville

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Andrea Rowe had a childhood fear of jetties and was scared of falling through the cracks and into the murky depths below.

Now she’s all grown up Andrea thinks jetties are the best playground a coast kid can have, and she bravely leaps off jetties and swims beside barnacled pylons with her two adventurous kids after school.

Andrea is a writer who lives with her two kids and park ranger husband in a beach shack in the dunes on the Mornington Peninsula.

She has a BA in Media Relations and Grad Dip in Crisis and Issues Communications and she’s very good at playing scrabble.

Hannah Sommerville is a best-selling picture book illustrator who creates enchanting watercolour, guache and digital illustrations in her studio on the South Coast of NSW.

Hannah earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Graphic Design) at the University of Wollongong in 2006, and began illustrating in 2010 after the arrival of her children.

Hannah is a storyteller who enjoys creating picture books that capture the imagination, tenderness and playfulness that surround children and family life. 

Her picture book Digby & Claude, written by Emma Allen, was selected for the CBCA 2019 Notables list.

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