Record Number |
21522 |
ISBN |
9781922678072 (hardcover) |
Location |
PICUTRE BOOK F STU |
Author |
Sturmberg, Bjorn, (author). |
Title |
Amy's balancing act / by Bjorn Sturmberg ; illustrated by Laura Stitzel. |
Cover title |
Amy's balancing act : an inspiring tale about clean energy. |
Published |
Chippendale, NSW : Little Steps Publishing, 2022. |
Collation |
36 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm. |
General Note |
A link to teaching resources can be found on the author's website. The link can be found at the foot of this record. |
Cool Australia have created three lesson plans based on Amy’s story. These are written for years 3&4 English, years 5&6 English, and for parents, and connect Amy’s lessons into the Australian curriculum. |
Sydney book launch and reading by Craig Reucassel, 18 August 2022. National book launch, Australian Parliament House, in Canberra, 07 November, 2022. |
Summary Note |
"Amy has always done things a certain way, but when her old horse gets ready to retire, Amy must find a fresh approach. With the help of some new friends, Amy discovers the power of teamwork and how to balance keeping the mail on time with having a lighter impact on the environment. A gripping fable about the energy transition." - Back cover. |
Target Audience |
For children years 3&4, and 5&6. -- Publisher. |
Subject |
Environment -- Juvenile literature |
Parcel post -- Juvenile fiction |
Delivery of goods -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile fiction |
Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
Working animals -- Juvenile fiction |
Energy transition -- Juvenile fiction |
Clean energy -- Juvenile fiction |
Picture books for children |
Added Name |
Stitzel, Laura, (illustrator). |
Internet Site |
Publisher website and lesson plans for years 3&4, and years 5&6. |