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A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?Praise for A Stick and a Stone:'It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!' - Gleebooks'Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+' - Scorpio Books'A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton'Cute and energetic.' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

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Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few resonant images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day with beach treasures under the pillow and the salty smell of the sea. The cadence of the final words echoes the shushing waves in a gentle signal of time for readers to sleep—“good day, good sea, good sand, good night”. This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader to a childhood summer with language that asks to be read over and over. Hilary Jean Tapper’s warm watercolor and ink illustrations add an inclusive cast of extended family, friends and children of different ages.

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WINNER OF THE ABIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023A CBCA NOTABLE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR BIRTH TO THREE AWARD 2023I'm not brave enough today. Maybe next time. You're hurting my feelings right now. Want to join in? A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.From award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and exciting new illustrator, Hilary Jean Tapper.'A soothing story with gentle tips on how to respond with compassion and care when life gets tricky ... The ideal book to gently encourage young readers to open up about their feelings' Sydney Morning Herald

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A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?Praise for A Stick and a Stone:'It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!' - Gleebooks'Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+' - Scorpio Books'A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton'Cute and energetic.' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

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