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Waltzing Matilda
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 132 Ratings and 30 Reviews

Book Description
Beautifully illustrated children's paperback by much loved Australian Poet A.B Paterson . Through a light lyrical verse, comes to life the story of a swagman who steals a sheep or 'jumbuck', and his ensuing police chase. Desmond Digby's painterly style of illustration with rustic colours, and a rugged looking swagman encapsulate the poet's Australian bush perfectly. The song was a collaboration be... More
Book Information
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
BindingPaperback (26 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages36
ISBN-100207170983
ISBN-13978-0207170980
Publication Date08/01/1998
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About A. B Paterson (Author) : A. B Paterson is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of A. B Paterson include Mulga Bill's Bicycle: And Other Classics, Waltzing Matilda, Animals Noah Forgot.
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About Desmond Digby (Illustrator) : Desmond Digby is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Desmond Digby include Waltzing Matilda, Gumbles in Summer.
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