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North Sydney, N.S.W. : Random House Australia, 2009.
Description
Australian poets have created a range of unforgettable landscapes and characters that continue to entrance readers young and old. Collected here are some of Australia’s most memorable poems by its most outstanding writers, including AB Patterson, CJ Dennis, Thomas E. Spencer, Louis Esson, and DH Souter. Featuring colorful characters as Mulga Bill, Clancy of the Overflow, and The Ant Explorer, these classic works are filled with action, excitement, and adventure.
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158 p.; 25 cm
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9781741664140
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Chris Cheng has the familiarity with children's books, the children's market, and children's taste necessary to select a terrific collection of poetry for kids from the Australian tradition. For those native to or familiar with Australia, this collection will evoke familiar landscapes, creatures,
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and characters. For those who only dream of a visit to "Oz," this is a great introduction to the literature, language, and fancy of a nearly mythical foreign land. Show Less