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Issue Details: First known date: 2024... 2024 The Great Expedition and Other Adventures
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Tullamarine, Keilor - Sunshine area, Melbourne - West, Melbourne, Victoria,:Bolinda Audio Books , 2024 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Great Expedition, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'On August 20, a group of young explorers were charged with a dangerous mission. They were to travel across wild country to deliver a valuable parcel.

'The journey would be punishing. It would test the resolve of the brave young explorers. Most of all, it would provide us all with a pair of unlikely heroes to admire and remember for many years to come.

'This is their story.

'The Great Expedition is a delightful parody about five children attempting to cross the park to deliver cake to Grandma.' (Publication summary)
Jessica's Box, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's
Jessica's Box portrays 'the trauma of a child's first day at school' and the challenge of finding new friends. (Publisher's blurb)
Sarah's Heavy Heart, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's
" 'Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn't so heavy.' A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love." (Source: publisher's website.)
The Important Things, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's
'Christopher comes to terms with an absent father by discovering the important things in his life. An insightful and perceptive story about remembering a father.' Source: Back cover.
Last Tree in the City, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'Edward is sad after he finds the last tree in the city is no longer standing. After some reflection, he finds a way to make things better. A poignant tale about the environment and the way children relate to its beauty.' (Back cover.)
The Children Who Loved Books, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's
'Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined. A warm and moving celebration of books and the way in which they bring us all together.' Source: Libraries Australia.
The Boy on the Page, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'A small boy lands on the page and, quite by accident, discovers the joy and wonder of life. ' (Publisher's blurb)
Blue Whale Blues, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'Whale is sad - his bike doesn’t work. Penguin hears his friend singing his Blue Whale Blues and tries to help.' (Publication summary)
Oliver and George, Peter Carnavas , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), single work picture book children's

'Oliver is ready to play but George the bear is busy ... reading. Oliver tries everything to get George's attention. What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?' (Publication summary)
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