Summer Days: Stories And Poems Celebrating The Kiwi Summer

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  • : 45.00 NZD
  • : 9780143771593
  • : Penguin Group New Zealand, Limited
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  • : August 2017
  • : 267mm X 218mm X 25mm
  • : New Zealand
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Barcode 9780143771593
9780143771593

Local Description

The first signs of its approach are the swelling buds on pohutukawa, opening up a burst of festive crimson. Up and down the country, tents are taken outside, shaken and opened up to air, releasing memories of the previous summer and the promise of a new adventure. Sand, sunshine, seawater and seafood; this beautiful hardback captures the essence of New Zealand summers. With stories and poems scattered through colourful illustrations, Summer Days is bursting with happiness and warmth. Dive in to find all sorts of treasures by well-known New Zealand writers and illustrators, including Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley, Gavin Bishop, Pamela Allen, Gwenda Turner, Fiona Farrell, Elena de Roo, Melanie Drewery, Sandra Morris, Sue Wootton, Brian Turner, Jenny Cooper, Vasanti Unka and David Elliot. A perfect gift for children age three to six. - Briana

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The great Kiwi summer conjures images of the beach, swimming, boating, fishing, families, friends adventures ... This collection of seven stories and ten poems capture that quintessential summer feeling, and is perfect summertime reading to share with children. Dive in to find all sorts of treasures by well-known New Zealand writers and illustrators, including Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley, Gavin Bishop, Pamela Allen, Gwenda Turner, Fiona Farrell, Elena de Roo, Melanie Drewery, Sandra Morris, Sue Wootton, Brian Turner, Jenny Cooper, Vasanti Unka and David Elliot. This beautifully produced hardcover with sunny yellow-edged pages will get the whole family into the spirit of summer.