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Busy Kangaroo
Series: Campbell Busy Books
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A first novelty board book about a busy kangaroo and other Australian animals with push, pull and turning mechanisms.
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Explore the wonderful landscapes of Australia with Busy Kangaroo, a captivating children's board book that's part of the much-loved Busy Book series. The story follows Kangaroo on a vibrant, action-packed adventure across the Australian outback. As young readers navigate through this interactive journey, they can push, pull, and slide the tabs to bring various scenes to life.
Children are invited to say hello to a smiling quokka, discover the wombats' intriguing underground burrows, and be on the lookout for the lurking crocodile! Each page is an opportunity for discovery and learning, filled with surprises that will engage and delight the little ones.
Busy Kangaroo stands out not only for its interactive elements but also for its gentle rhyming text, which adds a rhythmic flow to the story, making it particularly enjoyable to read aloud. The book's charming illustrations by Carlo Beranek are bursting with colour and detail, capturing the essence and vibrant wildlife of the Australian landscape.
Ideal for toddlers and young readers, this bright and colourful board book is perfect for little hands and sturdy enough to withstand repeated readings. The interactive features encourage fine motor skills development and support early literacy in an engaging and fun manner.
As part of the celebrated Busy Book series, Busy Kangaroo joins a collection of equally enchanting titles. Dive into other adventures with Busy Beach, Busy Airport, Busy Railway, Busy Farm, Busy Zoo, Busy Pets, Busy Park, Busy Vet, Busy Baby Animals, Busy Holiday and Busy Friends. Each book in the series offers a unique and engaging exploration of new and exciting environments.
Whether at home or on the go, Busy Kangaroo is a delightful addition to any young child's library, promising countless hours of interactive fun and educational exploration.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529017700
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Board book
Date Published: 09 July 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Campbell Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Carlo Beranek
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 181.0mm
Height: 179.0mm
Weight: 312g
Pages: 10
About the Author
Carlo Beranek is a freelance illustrator based in the Netherlands. He studied animation at a creative college in Rotterdam but soon discovered that his true passion was for illustration, particularly the creation of whimsical characters that bring joy to people, especially children. His work is bold, bright and colourful, and often invested with strong messages that carry forwards Carlo's belief in art's ability not only to entertain but also to educate and inspire. If Carlo weren't an illustrator, he would be a chef. He loves reading, listening to music, going to the cinema, and would jump at the chance to move to a big city like London or New York and to adopt a dog.
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