Circle
Baker, Jeannie, 1950-2016
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Each year, bar-tailed godwits undertake the longest unbroken migration of any bird, flying from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to Australia and New Zealand and back again. They follow invisible pathways - pathways that have been followed for thousands of years - while braving hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination. In Circle, Jeannie Baker follows the godwit's incredible flight, taking us over awe-inspiring scenes as the birds spread their wings above such beautiful landmarks as the Great Barrier Reef and China's breathtaking cityscapes.
Main title:
Circle / by Jeannie Baker
Author:
Imprint:
London, England : Walker Books, 2016.
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 x 29 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
"In its lifetime a godwit may fly futher than from the Earth to the Moon and back".This breathtaking picture book describes the winter migration of Godwits from Alaska to Australia and New Zealand. A deceptively simple text is enhanced by beautiful collage illustrations, and together they provide a clear message about the fragility of our planet.
Audience:
Lower primary
Awards:
Indie Award Best Children's Book 2017 ; Riverby Award Natural History Writing for Children 2017 ; Young Australians Best Book Award for Picture Books Shortlisted 2017 Kids Own Australian Literature Award for Picture Books Shortlisted 2017 ; Wilderness Society Award for Children's Picture Books Shortlisted 2017 ; Australian Book Industry Book of the Year for Younger Children Shortlisted 2017
ISBN:
9781406338010 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
315543
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | BAKER | Available |