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Numerical Street

By Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti
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Numerical Street by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti is a playful journey through a lively urban street, engaging young readers with numbers and rhythms. Each page presents a different number, creatively illustrating everyday city scenes that incorporate counting in delightful and unexpected ways. With its vibrant illustrations and poetic text, it invites children to explore both the visual and numerical wonders of city life.
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This delightful children's book may capture your interest if you enjoy exploring colourful, bustling neighbourhoods through a playful mix of imagination and numeracy. Filled with vibrant illustrations, it offers young readers a chance to count, observe, and engage with a charming street scene, making learning numbers an entertaining adventure.

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Age range 3 to 8 Count as you walk up Numerical Street. Every page has a numerical treat. Get your pants altered, get your keys cut, Open the book before the shops shut.

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Age range 3 to 8

Count as you walk up Numerical Street.
Every page has a numerical treat.
Get your pants altered, get your keys cut,
Open the book before the shops shut.

From the creators of the bestselling Alphabetical Sydney comes a walk up the bustling Numerical Street, featuring its laundromats, cake shops, panel beaters, and hair salons. Offering a fresh look at familiar shops and businesses, the vibrant illustrations and playful verse of Numerical Street celebrate the jostle and chaos of suburban streetscapes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742232287

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Antonia Pesenti is an architect and illustrator, and Hilary Bell is an award-winning playwright. Their friendship turned into a collaboration when they created the bestselling Alphabetical Sydney together. They enjoyed the process so much that they have continued to collaborate, celebrating the beauty and charm of the ordinary in our urban environment.

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