A Ute Picnic and Other Australian Poems

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This collection of poetry by Lorraine Marwood describes the essence of Australian life on the land. The anthology contains strong themes of farming and rural living and covers topics such as the working day, hardship and drought, beloved pets and playing in the bush.

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I really found this book enjoyable and interesting because of the Australian culture with in it. This book will enthuse children about poetry and if your looking for a book to send to another country pick up this book i'm sure everyone will love it. -- bleu_butterfly * State Library of Victoria \ Inside a dog *

These poems will make kids grin, wonder, empathise and understand...

If you're looking for a Christmas gift that celebrates the real Australia and a love of language, look for A Ute Picnic. If you need a resource for your library that will enthuse kids about poetry, try A Ute Picnic. And if you want a book to send overseas, one that captures the essence of Australian country life, take my advice and grab this delightful book. I love it!

Author Bio

Lorraine Marwood was born and raised in rural Victoria and has lived for most of her married life on a dairy farm with her husband and their six children. Lorraine is an award-winning poet who has been widely published in literary magazines across Australia, as well as magazines in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Canada. She has also published several childrens novels and collections of poetry. Lorraine is the Australian editor of the UK literary magazine Tears in the Fence and is a writer of poetry ideas and teaching plans for The Literature Base. Lorraine was also the recipient of a May Gibbs mentorship in children's writing.
Her titles with Walker Books Australia include Ratwhiskers and Me, published in 2008 and Star Jumps which was short-listed for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2010, Lower Primary Category; received a Notable mention in the Childrens Book Council of Australia Awards, 2010; and was short-listed for the Prime Ministers Literary Awards, Childrens Fiction, 2010.