An Aussie Year Twelve Months in the Life of Australian Kids

An Aussie Year : Twelve Months in the Life of Australian Kids
ISBN: 9781925820270
Publication Date: 1 November 2019

Winner of the ACT Writing &; Publishing Award for Best Children's Book and now in paperback. Meet Ned, Lily, Zoe, Kirra and Matilda - Australian children representing a multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our beautiful country. They are taking you through a year in the life of Australian kids, from celebrations to traditions to events, to our everyday way of life. They are Australia.

An Aussie Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It is a snapshot of who we are as a nation, and covers our modern day culture, lifestyle and traditions. Its pages feature trailing, meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showing our five Aussie children at play, at school, at home, and enjoying their parts of Australia - from the tropical north out to our rugged west and beautiful Tassie.

About the Author

Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, illustrator, and book and magazine editor. The founder of Kids' Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge , she is a long-time juvenile literacy ambassador, and an established player in the Australian children's book industry. Her most recent book, See Hear , is a sequel to Smile Cry , a CBCA Notable Book for 2017 and winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Book of the Year. Australia Illustrated, now in its second edition, was her first self-illustrated book. Tania lives in Canberra with her family, a forest of artwork and a mountain of books.

About the Illustrator

Tina Snerling is an illustrator, graphic designer, creator, mother and Art Director at Spencil, a children's stationary company since 2013. Tania has illustrated the award winning Kid's Year series and is privileged to spend the ...