A Stick and a Stone
Published on 28. September 2021
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-86971-469-7 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
Reviews / Votes
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 * Top Recommendation - a lovely rhythm and is a great read-aloud. * The Sapling * Cute and energetic. -- Lucy Black * Read NZ * The perfect picture book -- Best Books for Children * Headleys Books * I really enjoyed the story, and it quickly became one we returned to reread as a family. -- Kay Benseman * The Sapling *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Auckland
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 3 to 5 years, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86971-469-7 (9781869714697)
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Persons
Hilary Jean Tapper is an international award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She is winner of the ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Children's Picture Book of the Year for 2023 and Forevability Book Awards 2022 (forevability.org).
Connect with Hilary on Facebook or Instagram: @hilaryjeantapper.
Sarina Dickson is a number 1 bestselling writer, artist and educator. She has enjoyed a varied and creative working life, which has led to connections and collaborations with experts in publishing, mental health and wellness, education, illustration, printing, video production, public art, book design, disaster relief and tertiary research. Her writing has been highly commended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards.
You can find Sarina on Instagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_
Connect with Hilary on Facebook or Instagram: @hilaryjeantapper.
Sarina Dickson is a number 1 bestselling writer, artist and educator. She has enjoyed a varied and creative working life, which has led to connections and collaborations with experts in publishing, mental health and wellness, education, illustration, printing, video production, public art, book design, disaster relief and tertiary research. Her writing has been highly commended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards.
You can find Sarina on Instagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_