Letters from Australia

Maree Coote

This unusual illustrated picture book captures various iconic Australiana using stunning, highly detailed artwork, that has been created from the alphabetical letters that spell out their names. There is a diverse range of topics, including plants, animals, birds, reptiles, and famous Australians, as well as human-made construc-tions (e.g. the ‘Sydney Harbour Bridge’). A short Teachers Notes section at the back, explains briefly each illustrated icon, while the author / illustrator also explains her ‘Letter Art’, as well as a very short piece about the typography used. Astute, observant middle primary grade students, both girls and boys, old enough to grasp the hidden subtleties, will certainly enjoy trawling through these clever, colourful alphabetical constructions to identify each of the letters used so many times to imaginatively create the Australian icons described herein. This is an eccentric, stimulating, appealing addition to the body of work by the imaginative, creative author of Alphabeasts and Robyn Boid: Architect.
Delightfully inventive and highly recommended.


"Full of artistry and ingenuity, this is highly recommended for homes and classrooms"

- Kids Book Review

Delightfully inventive and highly recommended.

- magpies Magazine

Release
Jan-2019
ISBN
9780992491789
RRP (AUD)
$29.95
Pages
28
Format
Hardback
Category
Australia and Letter Art

Melbournestyle Books

Melbournestyle Books are focused on creativity. We produce books with high-concept Design and Art themes that look at creativity in the real world and encourage a meaningful sense of connection to design, ideas, creativity and place.

Letters from Australia
Rights
World ex ANZ
Contact
Maree Coote
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