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When You Go To Melbourne

By Maree Coote
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When You Go To Melbourne by Maree Coote is a charming children's book that takes readers on a colourful and fun exploration of Melbourne. Through whimsical illustrations and clever wordplay, young readers embark on an imaginative journey through the city's iconic landmarks and cultural spots, fostering curiosity and wonder about the vibrant cityscape. It's an engaging way for children to discover Melbourne, filled with creativity and whimsy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you and your child enjoy exploring vibrant cities and learning about unique landmarks. Featuring engaging illustrations and a playful narrative, it takes young readers on an imaginative journey through Melbourne, highlighting all the intriguing sights and cultural gems the city offers.

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Take a walk around Melbourne… Can you find the golden whale? Can you find the giants and their clock? Join the author as she relives childhood trips to town that bring the city to life with wonder and fun. A nonsense romp around the city of style by this award-winning author of Melbourne history.


Reliving cherished childhood memories of trips to town, Maree Coote has created a delightful nonsense romp around the city of style. Join in a child's discovery of Melbourne, its surprises, its delights, its hidden treasures and unexpected touchstones.

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When You Go To Melbourne by Maree Coote has been praised as a delightful read that evokes fond memories of trips to the vibrant city of Melbourne. It is also regarded as an ideal souvenir or keepsake for both residents and visitors who want to capture the essence of the city's charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648568421

Publisher: Melbournestyle Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbournestyle Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maree Coote

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 163g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Maree Coote is a writer, designer, illustrator, photographer and publisher. She has enjoyed an award-winning career in advertising and understands Melbourne's unique advantage well. Her many creative passions converge in her studies of Melbourne's history, which is the focus of her work in object design and in publishing over the past ten years. Maree is passionate about a sense of place and history, and she brings this to life in multiple platforms for multiple audiences. Her affinity for Melbourne is unique and highly informed. Her skill is bringing ideas to life, and communicating ideas to any audience 'in whatever form gives them most power: books, artwork, song, stories, design, film...".

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