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My First Board Book: Under the Sea
Series: My First Board Book
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What can you see Under the Sea? A ginormous whale (tohora) or a tiny scallop (tipa)? Under the Sea is a fun and engaging adventure that is perfect for Kiwi kids! "Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children...
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See moreWhat can you see Under the Sea? Learn and practice in both English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley.
Description
What can you see Under the Sea? A ginormous whale (tohora) or a tiny scallop (tipa)? Under the Sea is a fun and engaging adventure that is perfect for Kiwi kids!
"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling
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Barcode: 9781869714062
Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Board book
Date Published: 23 July 2019
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 14.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 146.0mm
Weight: 299g
Pages: 12
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About the Author
Donovan Bixley ONZM has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books in 31 countries and 18 languages, including te reo Maori. He has won awards for both his illustrating and writing and won the Children's Choice award in 2013. In 2021, he became an Officer of the Order of New Zealand. With over 100 books published, his unique style of illustration brings delight and joy to readers both young and old. He lives on the crater's edge of the greatest volcanic eruption in human history (also known as Lake Taupo, in New Zealand).
Music fills his spare time, alongside his wife and three daughters. www.donovanbixley.comAlso by Donovan Bixley
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