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A-Z of Australian Animals
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A-Z of Australian Animals

Jennifer Cossins
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A beautifully illustrated anthology of 26 of Australia’s most fascinating animals from CBCA Honour Book author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins.       

From the award-winning creator of A-Z OF ENDANGERED ANIMALS comes a stunning non-fiction picture book for children with a love of animals and a thirst for all things encyclopaedic. This exquisite full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us.       

On this expedition through the alphabet, you will encounter some of Australia’s rare and enchanting animals, from the gorgeous azure kingfisher and the sleepy koala, to the shy numbat and the friendly zebra finch.        

Come on an illustrated journey through Australia’s unique wildlife with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hachette Australia
Country
Australia
Date
23 February 2022
Pages
64
ISBN
9780734421326

A beautifully illustrated anthology of 26 of Australia’s most fascinating animals from CBCA Honour Book author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins.       

From the award-winning creator of A-Z OF ENDANGERED ANIMALS comes a stunning non-fiction picture book for children with a love of animals and a thirst for all things encyclopaedic. This exquisite full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us.       

On this expedition through the alphabet, you will encounter some of Australia’s rare and enchanting animals, from the gorgeous azure kingfisher and the sleepy koala, to the shy numbat and the friendly zebra finch.        

Come on an illustrated journey through Australia’s unique wildlife with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hachette Australia
Country
Australia
Date
23 February 2022
Pages
64
ISBN
9780734421326

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