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Jessica Joan

Illustrated by Ann James

published: 2000
publisher: Koala Books, Australia
age group: 4 to 6 years
length: 64 pages
ISBN: 0-86461-273-7

Description:

Jessica Joan lived all alone
Her life was tidy,
her garden was neat,
her house was the quietest
house on the street.

But Jessica Joan goes shopping and things are never the same again.


Purchasing Information:

Jessica Joan is currently in print and available at bookshops in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Or you can purchase it online:

in Australia at The Well

Awards:

Book of the Year for Younger Readers Childrens Book Council of Australia, 1999
Shortlisted, Australian Family Awards, 1999
Shortlisted, KOALA Awards, 2000

Editions and Translations:

Originally published in Australia by Reed For Kids, 1995 (24 pages, age group: 3 to 6) ISBN 1-86330-367-7
Dramatised in Australia on Playschool, Australian Broadcasting Authority

Wendy's Recommendations:

If you liked Jessica Joan, I think you'll also enjoy these books:
   Aa-Choo!
   Sally's Painting Room

And by other authors:
   Mrs Mopple's Washing Line by Anita Hewett
   Sadie's Snowman by Allen Morgan

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