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35th out of 56 books
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13 voters
Why I Love Australia
A glorious book that explores renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's reverence and love for the vast and varied awe inspiring landscapes of Australia
Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows . . .
Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains . . .
Learning the desert sky by the warmth of an open fire.
In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancro...more
Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows . . .
Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains . . .
Learning the desert sky by the warmth of an open fire.
In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancro...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 1st 2011
by Little Hare Books
(first published May 1st 2010)
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A Children's Book Council of Australia short-listed book and I do agree, it pinpoints classic Australian 'scapes': big rivers, trees standing on the plains, billowing grasslands, a patchwork of suburban rooftops, waves that pound beaches and make patterns with driftwood and shells, modern city lights like a jeweled necklace adorning an ancient landscape, twisted trees of the bushland scrub, light shining through rainforest trees, rocky crags of snowy mountains, the vast desert sky, and watery li...more
I think this book is better than 2 starts, but I just wasn't feeling it. Might need to read it again in a couple of days and see what I think.
Mr. Sharp said to the book, "It's not you-it's me."
Mr. Sharp said to the book, "It's not you-it's me."
I am in love with Bronwyn Bancroft as an author illustrator. Her illustrations show me something different each time I read her books. I can't wait to reread this after visiting Australia.
Just LOVED the artwork in this book.
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Born in Tenterfield, northern New South Wales, Bronwyn Bancroft is a descendant of the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation.
Utilising many mediums, Bronwyn's artistic practice extends from public artworks to children's book illustrations. She is represented in many collections both in Australia and overseas, including: the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery...more
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Utilising many mediums, Bronwyn's artistic practice extends from public artworks to children's book illustrations. She is represented in many collections both in Australia and overseas, including: the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery...more
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