In stores now
A new picture book by rock legend Jimmy Barnes and critically-acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks.
Who is Rosie? Is she a fun-loving rhinoceros who is always up early and ready to greet the day? Or is she a magical unicorn who skips through the savannah on her dainty hooves?
Either way she's perfect.
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Nothing warms Matt's heart more than seeing readers – both parents and children – come together and enjoy his books. To stay up to date and see behind the scenes work, follow Matt. Whether you love or don't love the work, let him know by tagging him or mentioning him in your post. @mattshanks_ on Twitter, @matt_shanks on Instagram
Follow Matt on Twitter Follow Matt on InstagramI’ve just read through “Rosie, the Rhinoceros” with Rosie herself for the first time and she loves it. @mattshanks_ , you have done a terrific job.
— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) May 24, 2021
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All artwork created by hand
Every illustration is hand-drawn and hand-painted to give a truly handmade, soft, and authentic feel to each book.
Published by Harper Collins Australia
There's so much to learn from reading Rosie the Rhinoceros. Here are just a few themes that you can find inside this downloadable Teacher's Notes from Harper Collins Australia.
These notes are also packed full of classroom activities, a page-by-page discussion guide and worksheets. Also included in the pack is Matt's Visual Guide to Rosie where he takes readers through the character design, colour, and craft process of giving the book it's visual presence.
Download free classroom activities (PDF)
Published by HarperCollins Australia
This book is sure to be a lovely edition to your family bookshelves. Professionally printed on the finest quality paper, you can almost feel the original artwork.
Praise for Matt's other books
"Matt’s vibrant and unique water-colour illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the lyrics of the text. I suspect this could easily become a family favourite."
- Wendy Fitzgerald, CBCA Reading time
In stores now
A new picture book by rock legend Jimmy Barnes and critically-acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks.
Who is Rosie? Is she a fun-loving rhinoceros who is always up early and ready to greet the day? Or is she a magical unicorn who skips through the savannah on her dainty hooves?
Either way she's perfect.
About the illustrator
Matt Shanks is a critically-acclaimed and internationally published author and illustrator. He is driven by his love of the combination of words and pictures to reach the hearts and minds of readers everywhere.