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GREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma Cencic. 1993 sc UNread in MELB

Description: Measures approx. 10 x 8¾ inches or 25 x 21cmsSYNOPSIS .... Kem, the gull, and the island where they live, narrowly escape the destruction of a violent storm. Colourfully illustrated story for primary school children about a boy living on a tropical island, who is befriended by a seagull. A storm wreaks havoc on his island; however, Kem and the gull survive, and the island is renewed.Kem is a loner and he likes it that way. However, he is befriended by a gull whose loyalty and affection are not reciprocated until it is almost too late. This atmospheric story of friendship and renewal in a harsh and beautiful environment is illustrated with dramatic and striking perception by brilliant illustrations by Vilma Cencic. About the AuthorJean Chapman was one of Australia's most popular young children's authors. She wrote tirelessly when she was a stay-at-home mother, and for many years she wrote scripts for ABC children's programs and published dozens of books. As if she wasn't busy enough, she also worked part-time in a children's bookshop, helping customers choose the best books.Jean Erica Sherlock Lycett was born on February 15, 1926 in Sydney, the youngest of the three daughters of George Lycett and his wife, Margaret (nee MacLean). She went to Fort Street girls school on Observatory Hill, and had her first story, about a sick cow, published in the children's section of a Sunday newspaper when she was only 12. Life's work ... Jean Chapman with a young fan at the launch in 1982 of one of her 63 books.After finishing high school, she went to business college to learn touch typing, which was useful when she became a writer. Then she enrolled in the National Art School.She met Max Chapman on a blind date and they were married after World War II. They scrimped and saved to buy a block of land in Seaforth, where they built a house.Chapman wrote ceaselessly, and her writing career took off when she began writing for the ABC's Kindergarten of the Air.Her imaginative stories were so successful that Chapman was offered a place at the ABC's scriptwriting school, graduating in 1960, when she began working on Playschool, Let's Join In and Kindergarten of the Air. She was a scriptwriter for the ABC's children's programs for 25 years.Chapman also began approaching children's publishers. Some early successes were followed by a long-standing association with Hodder & Stoughton (Australia). In the 1970s, it published Tell Me A Tale, a collection of stories, rhymes, songs and activities illustrated by Deborah and Kilmeny Niland, the twin daughters of the authors Ruth Park and D'Arcy Niland.The hugely successful book was followed by Tell Me Another Tale and themed collections such as Pancakes and Painted Eggs and the Sugar Plum Christmas Book.Chapman published 63 books in total and won several awards for children's literature.Very Entertaining read!ReviewsBeautifully written – a favorite of all her books. … Sc A best-loved book from my childhood,…… I wa When stones meet water … THE WALKIChildhood wonderment …… In 198WONDERFUL BOOK…. A tale of the 1950s in Scotland and the changing ways between old and new ways. Magic meets reality in this childhood introduction to old Scottish tales. This was one of my favourite books from childhood. The Horn Book Marvellous Reading! WHY do ebayers buy from US?Because you KNOW what you're getting. My close up photos are of the actual item & form part of my description!!POSTAGE IS $9.90 WITHIN AUSTRALIAWe pack your books with care - using secure, lightweight, waterproof packaging to ensure that they are well protected in transit.*All items will be shipped within 3 business days of receipt of payment. Payment can be made by Direct Deposit Bank Transfer or Paypal. Check out my other items- * Buyer to make contact within 3 days of auction end and payment within 5 days. * Cash on pick up is fine. * PAYPAL available for your convenience. * Any questions? Just ask! Please look for my other items in our new Ebay Store 'Jingle Bells Books' ~ as there are lots & lots of old, RARE and COLLECTABLE BOOKS to be cleared from our bookshelves. We're new retirees downsizing from 30+ years teaching & clearing an 80 year, 3 generation private family collection of often valuable books ! *HAPPY TO COMBINE POSTAGE up to 3kilos of BOOKS can post WITHIN Australia for $16.90! THANKS FOR DROPPING BY

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GREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELBGREENER Than an EMERALD ~ Jane Chapman & Vilma  Cencic.  1993 sc UNread  in MELB

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Book Title: GREENER Than an EMERALD.

Narrative Type: Fiction

Format: SOFTcover

Type: Picture Book

Features: UNread ~ HERE in MELBOURNE!, 1st Edition, VERY SCARCE TITLE!!

Author: Jane Chapman

Publication Year: 1993

Language: English

Intended Audience: Ages 4-8

Publisher: Margaret Hamilton, Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia

Special Attributes: HERE in MELBOURNE

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