In stores now
Round and round the garden, like a teddy bear. One step. Two steps. Tickle you under there! Come on an adventure through a magical garden, and meet some Australian animal friends along the way!
Inclusivity and Equity
As the world becomes ever more connected, we're more able than ever to listen to stories from people whose voices may not have been heard in the past. In two consecutive years, Matt heard Dylan Allcott and Stella Young talk about why it's important for us all to mainstream conditions of disability. This book is not a 'statement'. As a nursery rhyme story for 0-3 year olds, it, if anything, is mainstream – which is why Matt chose to use this 'common' platform to depict the joy that two children, regardless of their ability, can have when we let them.
Read about Mainstreaming Diveristy and why it's important
All artwork created by hand
As with all of the nursery rhymes in this series, every illustration is hand-drawn and hand-painted to give a truly handmade, soft, and authentic feel to each book.
Social Media
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 InstagramRound and round the wattle tree 🌿..
— Picture Book Book Club (@picturebookbc) January 21, 2021
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like a lorikeet 🦜..
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One flap.. Two flaps..
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Dance to the beat! 🕺🎶🎵..
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Wow I am super excited to start off the year with a brand new picture book from the oh so wonderful @matt_shanks 🎉📖..
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Published by Scholastic Australia
This book is sure to be a lovely edition to your family bookshelves. Professionally printed on the finest quality paper and with other nursery rhyme books in the series coming soon, now is a great time to start your collection of these aussie classics.
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
Round and round the garden, like a teddy bear. One step. Two steps. Tickle you under there! Come on an adventure through a magical garden, and meet some Australian animal friends along the way!
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.