The State Library of Victoria has a real treat for picture book lovers.
Look! The art of Australian picture books today is stunning - and, complete with activities for the kids, it's a great family activity.
The artwork is
on show until the end of May 2011, so there's plenty of time to make your way there.
I spent some time there with my daughter - here are some of our favourites on show...
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Leigh Hobbs' Mr Chicken |
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Diary of a Wombat - Bruce Whatley |
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More of Whatley's magic - The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas |
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My daughter, Abbey, creating an original piece of artwork
(other kids' activities included storytime, light boxes, books, puzzles, felt pictures - and more!) |
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Little Cat and the Big Red Bus by Anna Walker |
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The inimitable Stephen Michael King's work from Leaf |
Find out more about the exhibition here - it's a must see for anyone in Melbourne between now and May!