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Antarctica

Moira Court

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English
Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
05 November 2019
This stunning picture book from Moira Court is the perfect read-aloud with which to teach kids to count. Antarctica - an icy desert with mountain ranges and sleeping volcanoes, home to the spinning end of the earth and to a diverse array of quirky creatures. From the artist who brought us My Superhero and Colour Me, Moira Court brings Antarctica to life in this gorgeous new picture book, combining clever counting with lyrical prose and stunning artwork.

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Imprint:   Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 240mm,  Width: 236mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   402g
ISBN:   9781925815757
ISBN 10:   1925815757
Pages:   32
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Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Moira Court grew up in the West Country, England. She emigrated to Australia in 2001 and lives in the Perth Hills. She has been a practising painter for several years and, as well as illustrating books, she exhibits pieces in art shows and local galleries. Moira is passionate about animals and enjoys painting them in her artwork.

Reviews for Antarctica

This picture book by artist and author Moira Court has a distinctive visual style that makes it stand out from other books for readers aged three to five each double page spread features stunning collage, block print and woodcut artworks. -- Junior Books+Publishing The text is perfect for reading aloud with delicious words and a wonderful rhythm that is beautifully complemented by lively paper collage illustrations. -- Good Reading Courts illustrations are as gorgeous as her words, using texture, tone and simple repetitive shapes to depict the Antartics quirky creatures and to keep little fingers turning the pages. -- South Sydney Herald Young children will enjoy practicing their counting skills while learning more about an area of the world that captures the imagination. -- Kirkus Reviews


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