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Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell.

Mum loves tennis, but we don''t have a court out here.
One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard.
''I''ll teach you how to play,'' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.

A joyful series that celebrates sport, where the fun only grows with family and friends!

Praise for Backyard Footy

''There''s a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children''s picture book by Jaru/Kija kids'' author Carl Merrison.'' The West Australian

''Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship.'' Books+Publishing

''A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, i

Backyard Tennis

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    A Hardback by Carl Merrison

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      Publisher: Hachette Australia
      Publication Date: 7/31/2024
      ISBN13: 9780734421548, 978-0734421548
      ISBN10: 0734421540

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell.

      Mum loves tennis, but we don''t have a court out here.
      One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard.
      ''I''ll teach you how to play,'' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.

      A joyful series that celebrates sport, where the fun only grows with family and friends!

      Praise for Backyard Footy

      ''There''s a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children''s picture book by Jaru/Kija kids'' author Carl Merrison.'' The West Australian

      ''Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship.'' Books+Publishing

      ''A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, i

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