Click Go The Shears
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, Click Go the Shears brings to life the iconic folk song of the same name, transforming its rollicking verses into a richly illustrated narrative journey through the world of the Australian woolshed. Robert Ingpen's masterful artwork chronicles the rhythms of shearing season, presenting the hard-working shearers, the bleating sheep, and the dusty outback landscape with warmth and authenticity. The tone is celebratory and nostalgic, capturing the spirit of a uniquely Australian tradition that has been passed down through generations of working men and women. Ingpen's signature painterly style illustrates the camaraderie and grit of bush life, making the story equally compelling for young readers discovering the song for the first time and for adults revisiting a cherished piece of cultural heritage. A timeless picture book that doubles as a window into Australia's pastoral history, it stands as a proud testament to the nation's folk traditions.
Author: Robert Ingpen
Format: Paperback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, Click Go the Shears brings to life the iconic folk song of the same name, transforming its rollicking verses into a richly illustrated narrative journey through the world of the Australian woolshed. Robert Ingpen's masterful artwork chronicles the rhythms of shearing season, presenting the hard-working shearers, the bleating sheep, and the dusty outback landscape with warmth and authenticity. The tone is celebratory and nostalgic, capturing the spirit of a uniquely Australian tradition that has been passed down through generations of working men and women. Ingpen's signature painterly style illustrates the camaraderie and grit of bush life, making the story equally compelling for young readers discovering the song for the first time and for adults revisiting a cherished piece of cultural heritage. A timeless picture book that doubles as a window into Australia's pastoral history, it stands as a proud testament to the nation's folk traditions.