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A Is for Australian Reefs
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A new dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frané Lessac.
Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living on the planet! A deep dive into the biodiversity of Australia’s remarkable coastline from sharks to octopuses to dolphins and manta rays and seahorses - and the most famous reef of all – the Great Barrier Reef.
A Is for Australian Reefs is an enchanting exploration of these vibrant ecosystems, highlighting the stunning variety of wildlife that calls these reefs home.
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A Is for Australian Reefs by Frané Lessac is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging content, making it suitable for both middle-grade readers and as a read-aloud for younger audiences. The book takes readers on an alphabetical exploration of Australia's coral reefs, highlighting their astonishing biodiversity. It is noted as a captivating introduction to underwater life, appealing to ocean enthusiasts and trivia lovers alike.
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ISBN: 9781760652258
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Frané Lessac
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 258.0mm
Height: 269.0mm
Weight: 509g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator of international renown, having nearly fifty children’s books published throughout the world. She was born in the USA and lived on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, as well as in London, before moving to Australia.Frané loves to travel and create books based on her worldwide journeys. She has contributed her distinctive paintings to many critically acclaimed children’s picture books including, The Legend of Moondyne Joe which won the West Australian Premier’s Children’s Book Award, and Simpson and His Donkey, a CBCA Honour Book that was also selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. In 2019, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, written by Traci Sorell, was awarded the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Honor medal, the Orbis Pictus Honor Book medal and the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor medal.
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