ROLAND HARVEY AUSTRALIAN HOLIDAYS
6 primary works
Book 1
Hi Everyone!Crabby Spit is COOL! I've been crabspotting, riding my bike, surfing and swimming, and looking at stars. With a bit of luck, I'll be having fish and chips for dinner. The only problem is my things keep disappearing! Can you help me find them? Roland HarveyIt's summer and time to head to Crabby Spit! 'Don't forget to write!' says Grandma. The postcards come thick and fast, detailing all the timeless pleasures of playing on the beach, paddling, surfing, finding treasures, dancing to the glow of a bonfire. But look out for the clever family dog who collects all the belongings of the absent-minded artist! Short-listed for the 2005 CBCA Awards, this popular picture book is now available in paperback.
Book 2
'Wombat Flat's the best! We camped out near the Cascades, stayed up all night to see the sunrise, nearly got snowed in at Mt Misery . and rode across the Razorback. And a squillion other things that you'll find out when you come with us to Wombat Flat!'An irresistible companion to the best-selling At the Beach, guaranteed to occupy children for hours as they search the illustrations for the people, creatures and activities identified in the very funny text.Reviews:'Text and illustrations are so integrated and so full of wit, humour and fascinating detail I laughed out loud and guffawed but there is also beauty. At times Harvey seems to distil the essence of the Australian bush.Here is a treasure of unfailing pleasure reassurance that Australia does still produce great comic and narrative art.' Maurice Saxby, Magpies Vol 20 No 5 Nov 2005'Hilariously illustrated you can spend hours spotting every comical event that the artist has so skillfully included.' AB+P Sept 2005
Book 3
The city is full of surprises!..We explored the underground sewers during a downpour, climbed inside the giantest scientist, smelt something stinky at the market and snuck up on the biggest barracuda in the aquarium ...We had the BEST time in the city and you will too!..A brilliant companion to At the Beach and In the Bush.
Book 4
SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2010..Henry, Penny, Frankie, Mum and Dad embark on their most exciting adventure yet - from Tassie to the very tip of the Top End. Travel with them on the ferry across Bass Strait to the mainland, through Kelly country, along the Murray, into the Flinders Ranges, underground at Coober Pedy, overhead at the Olgas, overland to the Great Sandy Desert, with the fishes at the Great Barrier Reef, deep into the Daintree, out to the islands, kayaking at Kakadu and finally frolicking on the beach at the very top. Then go back and see if you can find a football in the illustrations on each page. Hours of fun for the whole family.
Book 5
Uncle Kev is lost. Can you help us find him? He's looking for the rare Bearded Night Parrot, and we're looking for him! Pack up and join us on another trip of a lifetime, across the Nullarbor and all over Western Australia.Come with us on our other family adventures: To the Top End, In the City, In the Bush and At the Beach.Praise for the series:'This fun way for kids to learn more about Australia is sure to inspire a thirst for travel and the highly detailed pages will withstand many readings.' Sun Herald'Roland Harvey is the master of detail - give him a page and he will create a city teeming with life.Harvey's wonderfully chaotic books always surprise.' Frances Atkinson, The Sunday Age
Book 6
Uncle Kevin had a farm,A-E-I-O-U,and on that farm we had a holiday,A-E-I-O-U!With a moo moo here and an oink oink there,here a honk, there a quack,everywhere a neigh neigh.Uncle Kevin had a farm,A-E-I-O-U!Come with us on our other family holiday adventures: All the Way to W.A., To the Top End, In the City, In the Bush and At the Beach.Praise for the series: 'This fun way for kids to learn more about Australia is sure to inspire a thirst for travel and the highly detailed pages will withstand many readings.' Sun Herald'Roland Harvey is the master of detail - give him a page and he will create a city teeming with life.Harvey's wonderfully chaotic books always surprise.' Frances Atkinson, The Sunday Age