Footprint by Phil Cummings

Footprint by Phil Cummings

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A unique, lyrical picture book that empowers children to think about the natural environment in a mindful and positive way, from one of Australia's most prolific writers, with stunningly beautiful illustrations from an exciting up-and-coming illustrator.

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Footprint by Phil Cummings

NOTABLE BOOK: 2025 CBCA Picture Book of the Year You carry hope and future need With careful footprint, plant the seed. Breathe... Yes, breathe. Embark on a lyrical, meditative journey through nature's tapestry, where every step you take leaves a legacy of wonder and protection for the environment. Explore forests and mountains, cities and fields, and animals in their natural habitats as you ponder the footprint humans have left on the Earth. From CBCA award-winning creators Phil Cummings and Sally Soweol Han.
Phil Cummings is the author of over seventy books for children, from picture books to novels, in a career that has spanned thirty years. His work is published in the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, China, the UK and throughout Europe. Phil has received awards for his work, including a number of CBCA Notable Book honours. His picture book Ride, Ricardo, Ride! was an Honour Book in the 2016 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards. His picture book, BOY, won the 2017 Children's Peace Literature Award and has was shortlisted in the 2018 CBCA awards. BOY was also named an outstanding book for children with disabilities by IBBY, the International Board of Books for Young people in Basel, Switzerland. Recently, as well as working on a number of new book projects, Phil has been involved in co-writing musicals for children. The musicals have been published online by The Song Library and performed across the globe. Phil has also worked with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and arranger/composer Glyn Lehman to co-create two commissioned works based on his books. Phil was a teacher for twenty-two years but now writes full time. His favourite pastimes are: listening to music, trying to play guitar, watching the cricket, cheering for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, working in the garden and walking Daisy, his little (but very bossy) Jack Russell Terrier.


Sally Soweol Han is a Sydney-based illustrator with a passion and flair for children's books. She is the author and illustrator of Tiny Wonders, and has illustrated Sunshine at Bedtime by Clare Helen Welsh and Spellhound by Lian Tanner.
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ISBN 13 9781761180323
ISBN 10 1761180320
Title Footprint
Author Phil Cummings
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Allen & Unwin
Year published 2024-02-27
Number of pages 24
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.