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On the River
Roland and his pelican friend follow the Murray River from its smallest beginnings in the high country to the sea. Along the way, using different modes of transport, they discover the wildlife, plants, people, and environments that make this river unique. Roland's marvelously detailed artwork, unusual perspectives, devilish sense of humor, and joy in the natural world shine out in this book that will delight the whole family.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published November 1, 2016
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June 27, 2016
Roland Harvey’s family adventure series has included trips to the beach, bush and farm. His latest picture book, On The River is set on Australia’s Murray River. It’s a story that will engage adults and children alike thanks to its light and whimsical text, colourful watercolour illustrations and rather detailed and informative facts.
This book includes appearances by Banjo Patterson and Ned Kelly but perhaps the most intriguing character of all is Harvey himself. He is joined by a pelican friend and can be found on every page in the book in a kind of homage to Where’s Wally? On The River is like three books in one, you can have fun finding Harvey, enjoy learning about the Murray River and you can laugh at Harvey’s cheeky sense of humour. Kids will love this loveable larrikin and his talk of bumboats and the like.
On The River may be a story aimed at children aged five to 10 years but in all honesty this bracket could be extended by around 100 years because all sorts of readers can enjoy this book. This story about the fragile Murray ecosystem as well as is secrets, wildlife, history, people and ecology is all really captivating. Harvey’s delicate illustrations are wonderful and the story is a precious gem because it sums up how important the Murray River is and how crucial it is for us to conserve and maintain its environmental beauty.
**Please note: I won this book through a giveaway on the Beauty & Lace website.
This book includes appearances by Banjo Patterson and Ned Kelly but perhaps the most intriguing character of all is Harvey himself. He is joined by a pelican friend and can be found on every page in the book in a kind of homage to Where’s Wally? On The River is like three books in one, you can have fun finding Harvey, enjoy learning about the Murray River and you can laugh at Harvey’s cheeky sense of humour. Kids will love this loveable larrikin and his talk of bumboats and the like.
On The River may be a story aimed at children aged five to 10 years but in all honesty this bracket could be extended by around 100 years because all sorts of readers can enjoy this book. This story about the fragile Murray ecosystem as well as is secrets, wildlife, history, people and ecology is all really captivating. Harvey’s delicate illustrations are wonderful and the story is a precious gem because it sums up how important the Murray River is and how crucial it is for us to conserve and maintain its environmental beauty.
**Please note: I won this book through a giveaway on the Beauty & Lace website.
June 7, 2017
Much of this feels kind of obscure to a know-nothing American like me, but I did enjoy feeling immersed in Australian particulars even if I didn't always understand it.
September 21, 2016
Cute comic illustrations enhance this book that personally I find very interesting. This book is about the Murray River and includes such places as the Riverland where I lived for a time, where I met my husband and where I got married. This book is filled with little details that a local would know and the humorous text, although a bit choppy and lacking in cohesion, makes this fun to read. I like it most for the memories it evokes.
August 26, 2016
My review of this book appears on the Children's Book Council of Australia's Reading Time Online web page.
http://readingtime.com.au/on-the-river/
http://readingtime.com.au/on-the-river/
December 31, 2016
Follow the journey of the river from the Australian Alps to the ocean while walking, boating, fishing... along the way. Learn the words and a bit of geography of Australia.
Beautiful pictures.
Beautiful pictures.
June 21, 2016
Review done by Myself and my daughter of ten years.
will be posted soon :D
will be posted soon :D
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