The Tiny Tradies always start the day with breakfast. A detailed view of an accepted measure of chaos is provided.
The Aussie slang necessary in the kitchen area is a light-hearted banter passed between bites of toast, spoonfulls of fruit loops, and odd bits shared with the dog – known as a dog’s breakfast.
Then it’s getting dressed.
Hard hats on their noggins
to keep them safe. and high-vis vests, sunnies and muffs.
They leave the house in a rust bucket pulled buy an adult that calls the rider a backseat driver.
Another drives a dog box while riding a pushy.
All these are illustrated to represent the actions of each Aussie slang term. Using vibrant colours, the pages are hives of activity.
The gang of Tiny Tradies reaches the playground. A site inspection is needed and undertaken by every Tradie. Ausie slang floats down the slide, around the swing, mesh, and demo ball, including a list of other moving machinery.
Luckily
there is a Surveyor to make sure everything is safe.
After they get their hands dirty by lifting, sifting, stacking and mixing, there are Aussie words for break time.
Crack
open the esky!
There is more to discover on pages overflowing with activity and new words to learn. Full page double spreads will delight with the expressive genius of Tom Jellett’s illustrations.
Tami Sussman has created another stunning book to
entertain while educating youngsters. The pages are filled with delightful
images and lots of Aussie words.
I love this book. Sparkling with cheeky faces and children having fun, all of this action is hard yakka!
Batteries are almost flat! Time to knock off!
Adults will love this book, not only children. It's a bright star against a dull sky.
Title: Tiny Tradies: Aussie Word Book
Author: Tami Sussman
Illustrator: Tom Jillett
Publisher: Affirm Press, $19.99
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781922992871
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book
