Mannie and the Long Brave Day

Mannie and the Long Brave Day

Two very talented picture-book makers have created a playful story about an adventurous little girl who always finds just what she needs in her special magic box.

Mannie is going on an adventure
down the old rocky road
through the wild winding river
with Strawberry Luca and Lilliput
and her special box of things...

Mannie and her friends Strawberry Luca and Lilliput are going on an adventure, and Mannie is taking her special box. Wait a minute! What's in the box? Everything they need for skip trip skipping down the old rocky road, and splish splash splishing through the wild winding river. But then the sun hides behind a cloud, and it's dark, and cold, and quiet... Wait a minute! What's in the box? Just what they need to make the sun come out and shine again.

A magical story that celebrates friendship, courage and the wonder of a child's imagination. Perfect for ages 2-4.

Praise for previous books by Martine Murray:
The Henrietta series:
'Test and illustrations riot across each page… readers will enjoy the wild imagination of confident heronine Henrietta.'- Magpies.
The slightly true story of Cedar B. Hartley:
'Martine Murray's sparkly wit captures a joyously weightless world.'- Sunday Age.

Martine Murray was born in Melbourne, and still lives there. She has studied acrobatics, dance, yoga and writing. In addition to her three Henrietta books, she has written two picture books, illustrated one, and written three novels that have sold extensively overseas.

Sally Rippin was born in Australia, but grew up in many other countries including England, Brunei, Hong Kong and China. She has written and illustrated many books, including the 'Fang Fang' books. Her most recent books include Gezani and the Tricky Baboon by Valanga Khoza, Millie by John Marsden and The Rainbirds by David Metzenthen, which was shortlisted for the 2007 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award. Sally is also teaching Writing for Children at RMIT in Melbourne.

Mannie and the Long Brave Day
Allen and Unwin
Author: Martine Murray
Illustrator: Sally Rippin
ISBN: 9781741758863