It’s time for a family camping trip and Aunty cannot wait to paint a fantastical Australian beast. There’s just one hitch…Aunty cannot remember what it is called. It’s not a roo, a bird, a wombat, a dragon or a snake. As her wonderful descriptions get more bewildering the family start to question if such a thing actually exists. Will the mysterious creature reveal itself before the family head home… A summer holiday has never been such a hoot! Told in rollicking rhymes and bursting with colourful scenes, a fun-filled read will have children (and adults) laughing out loud as Jackie and Lesley capture the essence and enjoyment of the quintessential Australian family camping trip. Full of Aussie-isms and good times in the great outdoors, this is perfect inspiration for a family adventure. From the land-down-under or not, lover of camping trips or not, this is a book for everyone and it delivers a brilliant mix of excitement, entertainment and education. There’s plenty to spot within the inviting and vibrant pages and the bouncy rhyming text, that is perfect for reading aloud, will bring smiles to faces. At various points informative facts and explanations are delivered in bitesized chunks, these are lovely touches that teach readers about wildlife as well as unpicking some local phrases. With clues littered throughout, children will love joining in with the hunt and, unlike the exasperated family who are left bewildered and perplexed, they will know exactly what animal Aunty is seeking long before the grand reveal and a funny twist at the end. Those of eagle eye will even spot the elusive beast lurking in many of the scenes. Don’t miss the closing end paper that shows just how unique the creature-that-shall-not-be-named is.
If you’re heading out on a camping trip then be sure to pack this along with the esky, mozzie repellent, milo, bikes and boots. Around the camp fire, down by the creek, beneath the shade of a tree, out on the water or under the stars, An Amazing Australian Camping Trip is ideal story-time for the whole family. With huge thanks to Walker for the copy I received in exchange for an honest review. Recommended for 5+.
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