No. of pages 32
Published: 2005
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2005 by Allen & Unwin .
Anna Fienberg is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children of all ages. Stephen Michael King is a very well respected and popular illustrator, who has created Figaro and Rumba just as Anna imagined them.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards - Book Of the Year - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Picture Book category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.
Australia and Nz Illustration Award
This book was recognised by the Australia and Nz Illustration Award.
The characters, brilliantly illustrated, jump out of the pages. A hardcover treasure for the kids; a delight to read aloud.' Sunshine Coast Daily Good LivingKing's little people are carefree and winsome.' ABRNov 2003a magical, delightful story of being honest with yourself.' Bendigo Advertiser18/10/03