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Scribbly Gum Secrets
'Who drew on these tree trunks?' Charlie asked Max. 'They'll be in big trouble if Mum sees that!' Take a walk through the Australian bush with Charlie, Layla, Cooper and Max. As the children discover a world full of natural wonders, brimming with native flora and fauna, little Charlie's mind is focussed on one thing . . . Who, or what, has made those marks on the bark of the Scribbly Gum trees?
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First published April 1, 2020
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May 5, 2020
A book that brings the delight of the Australian Bush to life, as a reluctant young family explore some bush land near their home. It may fascinate children and encourage families to do their own exploring - although I wish we could see as much wildlife in our local haunts!
I loved the idea of Charlie being fascinated by who "wrote" on all the Scribbly Gum trees, although I wasn't sure why the author chose to show actual words throughout the pictures.
I loved the idea of Charlie being fascinated by who "wrote" on all the Scribbly Gum trees, although I wasn't sure why the author chose to show actual words throughout the pictures.
April 3, 2020
Delightful!
Thank you ladies for really bringing nature back for me, just in time for me to make sure I can immerse my little one in it... so much magic on each page. Can’t wait to read it again :)
Thank you ladies for really bringing nature back for me, just in time for me to make sure I can immerse my little one in it... so much magic on each page. Can’t wait to read it again :)
April 3, 2020
I loved creating this book.
I hope you enjoyed reading it! :-)
I hope you enjoyed reading it! :-)
September 8, 2023
EDITED March 2025: changed rating from 2 to 4 stars. I've read this a couple of times to pre-school story time groups & it's proven to engage the kids very well. They like to spot the animals & were able to understand the story, which was surprising to me as I wasn't sure how it would go in a group setting. Have left original review which is from 1-2 years ago.
The idea is better than the execution, I really wanted to like this book. I like that it includes Australian native flora and fauna that are less well known, but found the kids annoying & over-present in the illustrations. Both the text & illustrations seem rushed & not laid out effectively on the page. I like that the family end up barefoot in the bush.
The idea is better than the execution, I really wanted to like this book. I like that it includes Australian native flora and fauna that are less well known, but found the kids annoying & over-present in the illustrations. Both the text & illustrations seem rushed & not laid out effectively on the page. I like that the family end up barefoot in the bush.
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