Publisher Description

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?Praise for A Stick and a Stone:'It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!' - Gleebooks'Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+' - Scorpio Books'A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton'Cute and energetic.' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

Author Biography

Sarina Dickson (Author) Sarina Dickson is a number 1 bestselling writer, artist and educator. She has enjoyed a varied and creative working life, which has led to connections and collaborations with experts in publishing, mental health and wellness, education, illustration, printing, video production, public art, book design, disaster relief and tertiary research. Her writing has been highly commended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards. You can find Sarina on Instagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_Hilary Jean Tapper (Illustrator) Hilary Jean Tapper is an international award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand,. She is winner of the ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Children's Picture Book of the Year for 2023 and Forevablility Book Awards 2022 ( forevability.org).Hilary also works as a creative arts therapist, lecturer and researcher, and facilitates creative arts workshops. Connect with Hilary on Facebook or Instagram: @hilaryjeantapper.

Review

It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone! * Gleebooks *
Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+ * Scorpio Books *
A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them. -- Sue Reid * Paper Plus Masterton *
Top Recommendation - a lovely rhythm and is a great read-aloud. * The Sapling *
Cute and energetic. -- Lucy Black * Read NZ *
The perfect picture book -- Best Books for Children * Headleys Books *
I really enjoyed the story, and it quickly became one we returned to reread as a family. -- Kay Benseman * The Sapling *

Long Description

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn? Praise for A Stick and a Stone: 'It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!' - Gleebooks'Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning , this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+' - Scorpio Books'A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton'Cute and energetic.' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

Review Quote

It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!

Promotional "Headline"

Join a group of friends as they go exploring on the way to their campsite. Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning , A Stick and a Stone is simple and brilliant - and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

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