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Australian poems for Australian Kids

By: Dianne Bates (Editor), Kylie Seeberg (Contribution by), Max Fatchen (Contribution by), Elizabeth Honey (Contribution by), Jane Williams (Contribution by)

Paperback | 1 May 2016

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Australian poetry for Australian kids.

Dianne Bates has complied a fabulous collection of poetry written by over thirty different Australian poets for Australian children. Topics include school, family, special events like birthdays and Christmas, animals and sports.

About the Author

Dianne Bates is a full-time freelance author and has written over 130 books for young readers. She has worked as a newspaper and magazine editor and manuscript assessor. Di is a recipient of The Lady Cutler Award for distinguished services to children s literature.
Industry Reviews
I loved all of the poems in this book, and I give it a whopping five out of five, because I cannot find a flaw in any way whatsoever. Anyone would find this book interesting, and whether you're nine or ninety, I guarantee that you will enjoy it. (reviewed by Grace D, child reviewer) -- Creative Kids Tales * Creative Kids Tales *
Beginning with an interesting and revealing introduction by Dianne Bates, this outstanding collection of Australian poems is a gem. -- Kids' Book Review * Kids' Book Review *
The book is small and the content well spread out-it is a great small book and I hope it is really successful. A great book for school libraries, teachers and kids of 7-14 years. -- Janet Croft Reviews * Janet Croft Reviews *
Funny, irreverent, happy, sad and poignant this collection of diverse poems would be a great addition to a school or home library. -- Reading Time * Reading Time *
I would recommend this anthology for children ages 7 to 10 who like all sorts of poems. REVIEWED BY MATILDA, 10, WA -- Alphabet Soup * Alphabet Soup *
They are varied enough to be read through at a sitting, individually satisfying enough to be picked out and savoured one, or three at a a time. * Magpies Magazine *

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