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On the way to Nana's

By Lindsay Haji-Ali and Frances Haji-Ali
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On the Way to Nana's by Lindsay Haji-Ali and Frances Haji-Ali is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an exciting journey through the Australian outback. As the family travels to visit Nana, they encounter various unique animals and landscapes, turning the trip into a colourful adventure full of discovery and fun. This book beautifully illustrates the wonders of nature and the joy of spending time with family.
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You might enjoy this delightful children’s story if you are looking for a charming tale that captures the excitement of a journey to a beloved grandmother’s house. With engaging illustrations and a sense of adventure, it’s perfect for young readers and anyone who cherishes family bonds and the joy of anticipation.

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Age range 4 to 8 On the way to Nana's is a standout counting book. Counting backwards from 'fifteen to one' is a challenging concept for children to grasp. Each double-page spread includes numbers and words and will enthrall readers, parents and educators as they find and count the objects on each page.

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Age range 4 to 8

Frances and Lindsay Haji-Ali take us counting backwards from FIFTEEN to ONE on this spectacular journey in the far north of WA. When Frances and Lindsay lived with their family in Broome, they often set out to visit Nana in the tiny outback town of Wyndham over 1,000 km north. These road trips took them across the magnificent Kimberley landscape and inspired this counting story.

On the Way to Nana's is a standout counting book. Counting backwards from 'fifteen to one' is a challenging concept for children to grasp. Each double-page spread includes numbers and words and will enthral readers, parents, and educators as they find and count the objects on each page.

From bulbous boabs and wild brumbies to weary travellers, flying magpie geese, and flowing waterfalls, David Hardy's striking illustrations capture the awe and excitement of this special family adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925360301

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Hardy
  • Illustrated by David Hardy

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Frances Haji-Ali Lindsay Haji-Ali

About the Author

Frances Haji-Ali is an educator. She has worked in Catholic schools across the Kimberley and is currently a school principal in Perth. Frances is a non-Indigenous collaborator.

Lindsay Haji-Ali is a descendant of the Yawuru/Karajarri people of the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. He is an accomplished artist and his designs and artworks are held in private and corporate collections.

David Hardy is an Indigenous artist with more than eight years of animation experience with Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is a freelance illustrator, specialising in character design, portraits and caricatures. Whilst at Walt Disney Animation Studios, David had the opportunity to work on 12 animated feature films, some of which included The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata, Tarzan II, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch and Return to Neverland. In 2005 David was offered the position of Clean-up Animation Director in Manila, Philippines, where he worked on The Little Mermaid: Ariel s Beginning and The Fox and the Hound 2, both sequels to the Disney classics.

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