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Dingo

By Claire Saxby
Series: Nature Storybooks
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Dingo by Claire Saxby is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the life and habits of the dingo, a native wild dog of Australia. Through poetic language and captivating artwork, the book follows a dingo as it navigates the vast Australian landscape, showcasing its survival skills and interactions with the environment. It's an insightful read that introduces young readers to the dingo's world with sensitivity and charm.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an engaging story that introduces young readers to the life of dingoes in their natural habitat. The vivid illustrations and informative text work together to offer insights into these fascinating creatures, making it an appealing read for children who love nature and wildlife.

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The night is young and there is hunting to be done. An exciting new addition to the narrative nonfiction series Nature Storybooks, about dingoes.

Can you see her? There - deep in the stretching shadows - a dingo. Her pointed ears twitch. Her tawny eyes flash in the low-slung sun. Dingo listens. Dusk is a busy time. Dusk is the time for hunting.

This lyrical non-fiction picture book is written and illustrated by award-winning author Claire Saxby and stunningly illustrated by fine artist Tannya Harricks. Set amid the alpine forests of Victoria, Australia, the landscapes, mountains and forest in Dingo are just as real and vibrant as the dingo characters themselves.

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Dingo by Claire Saxby is praised for its breathtaking illustrations that capture the essence of Australian landscapes. The book provides a balance of storytelling and educational content, making it engaging for young readers. The concise yet beautiful sentences, along with its informative nature, make it a delightful choice for those interested in wildlife and nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760651565

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tannya Harricks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Claire Saxby lives in Melbourne, Australia and loves her city. She is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books. There Was an Old Sailor (illustrated by Cassandra Allen) won the Society of Children's Book Writes and Illustrators Crystal Kite Award. Big Red Kangaroo and Emu (both illustrated by Graham Byrne) and Koala (illustrated by Julie Vivas) have won numerous awards including the Whitley Award, the Environment Award for Children's Literature, and Children's Book council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award. Koala was a CBCA Honour Book. Dingo (illustrated by Tannya Harricks was joint winner of the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Award (2019); won the Royal Zoological Society of NSW's Whitley Award (2018); was shortlisted in 2019 for the CBCA New Illustrator Award, and Best Picture Book in the Educational Publishing awards. Kookaburra is a second collaboration between Claire and Tannya Harricks.


Tannya Harricks’s award-winning art practice draws on her experience in graphic design, illustration, life drawing and textile design. Her oil paintings, for which she has been awarded the Waverley and Hornsby Art Prizes, have been exhibited in Sydney, New Zealand and Florence. She has also been a finalist in many prominent Australian art awards including the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, Gallipoli Art Prize and the Gold Coast Art Prize. She has previously illustrated Dingo by Claire Saxby and Mallee Sky by Jodi Toering for the Walker Books list. Dingo was joint winner of the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature at the NSW Premier’s Literary Award (2019); won the Royal Zoological Society of NSW’s Whitley Award (2018); and was shortlisted in 2019 for the CBCA New Illustrator Award, and Best Picture Book in the Educational Publishing Awards.

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