John Canty John Canty i(A76103 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Shapes and Colours John Canty , John Canty (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2020 18527714 2020 single work picture book children's

'John Canty, the award-winning author/illustrator of the Heads and Tails series introduces readers to a multi-tiered new concept book about shape and colour sorting and object identification. With fresh and appealing illustrations and a striking design, this is a future classic for modern kids.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

3 y separately published work icon Heads and Tails : Underwater John Canty , John Canty (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2019 14982264 2019 single work picture book children's

'At first we can only see the sea creature's tails. Some clues help us try to identify each creature as we learn more about each one. Now, can you guess the sea creature that each tail belongs to before they are revealed once the page is turned?'

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4 1 y separately published work icon Heads and Tails : Insects John Canty , John Canty (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2018 13461482 2018 single work picture book children's

'You can only see my tail, what insect am I? Heads and Tails: Insects is a playful follow up book to the highly successful Heads and Tails.

'At first we can only see their tails. Some clear, simple clues add detail as we learn more about each one. Now, can you guess the insect that each tail belongs to?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Heads and Tails John Canty , 2017 Kew East : Berbay Books , 2017- 14982231 2017 series - author picture book children's
4 y separately published work icon Heads and Tails John Canty , John Canty (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2017 10866222 2017 single work picture book children's

'Heads and Tails by John Canty is an extraordinary children’s picture book. Leveraging the natural and universal fascination that children have with animals, the book utilises hints and recognition to build a sense of anticipation on each page, that is resolved on the following page when the identity of the animal is discovered.

'Young readers are engaged in the process of deduction by drawing on visual prompts and clues such as where an animal may live, what the animal may look like and sounds the animal makes. The effect is that each page presents an engaging yet accessible mini mystery for the child to solve. Accordingly, the young reader’s inevitable participation in the process of discovery is ensures the book’s enjoyment. ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Christmas Book Virginia Ferguson , Peter Martin Durkin , Melbourne : Collins Dove , 1989 Z1104696 1989 single work children's fiction children's
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