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ISBN 9781921167317
$14.99
234x255mm
Hardback 32pp
Ages 4+ (Picture book)

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The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas

by Heath McKenzie

It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.

Reviews

Cheekily, colourfully illustrated with a deft paintbrush and a keen sense of humour.

— Jane Fynes-Clinton, The Courier Mail

Capturing the essence of the Australian flora, fauna and culture, this book is a must for the festive season.

— Classroom

This is simply the most humorous Christmas book... With fantastic illustrations to make everybody giggle this Australian picture book is a must for every family to own.

— Australian Booksellers Association Kids Summer Reading Guide

I liked it a lot because Dad sang it with me even though he didn’t know the tune very well. I like the pictures too — they’re funny, big and colourful... I like to read the book every day. I give it 5 stars out of 5.

— Maya, ABC Rollercoaster

The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas would make an excellent family gift... the illustrations are quirky and fantastic...

— The Reading Stack

A delightful Aussie version of this Christmas favourite...

— Social Club Books 2007 Christmas Catalogue

It’s a light-hearted poke at exorbitant gift-giving, while commenting on the absurdity of recreating a European tradition in such an alien environment

— Magpies