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Out of the Egg Author: Tina Matthews

ISBN: 9781921529559 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 32 Published: 1 March 2011 Country of Publication: AU Dimensions (cm): 20.4 x 20.3 x 0.3 Description: A classic tale retold with a modern twist and illustrated with beautiful Japanese-style woodcuts.

This reworked version of the traditional tale of the hardworking, unaided Little Red Hen continues until her own baby chick befriends the offspring of the lazy cat, rat and pig and together they play. By the end of the day each baby learns a new lesson in forgiveness and sharing.
Dramatic black/white woodcuts with splashes of red and green enhance this meaningful saga, giving it a contemporary feel.
Best First Book Award New Zealand Post Book Awards, 2008, and Notable Book, Picture Book of the Year Category, Children's Book Council of Australia Awards in 2008. About The Author

Tina Matthews was born in New Zealand and now lives with her family in Sydney. She is an artist and designer who has worked in children's theatre and television for 25 years, including on Bananas in Pyjamas, The Ferals, The Upside Down Show and Jim Henson's Labyrinth. Tina teaches puppetry at NIDA and is designer of the best-selling Black and White Baby...

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