Market Day CBCA Shortlisted Book

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When a girl is given a coin to spend at the market, she thinks carefully about what to buy. She is tempted by the towering stacks of fruit, spinning rides and glass jars filled with sweets.

But it isn’t until a stranger gives something to her, without expecting anything in return, that she knows exactly what to do with her coin.

A story brimming with joy, generosity and magic from two of Australia’s beloved picture book creators. Carrie Gallasch’s beautiful text evokes the warmth and community of the market, while Hannah Sommerville brings this glorious world to life with rich colour and texture.

  • A CBCA Shortlisted Book

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ISBN:

9781760504076

Format:

Hardback

Pages:

32

Dimensions:

27cm x 22cm

RRP:

$24.99

Publisher:

Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Published:

05 January 2022

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carrie Gallasch

Carrie Gallasch is an award-winning picture book author and early childhood teacher from rural South Australia. Her first story, Stitches and Stuffing received a Notable award by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) in 2018. Her latest release, Market Day was Shortlisted by the CBCA in 2023 and her new book, Wild and Free will soon be ready to roam.
 
Carrie spends her days inspiring

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Hannah Sommerville

Hannah Sommerville is a best-selling picture book illustrator who creates enchanting watercolour, guache and digital illustrations in her studio on the South Coast of NSW. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Graphic Design) at the University of Wollongong in 2006. Hannah began illustrating in 2010 after the arrival of her young children from whom she draws inspiration. Hannah is a storyteller who enjoys creating