A Gannet Named Grace: Fun times learning with rhymes

Wellington, New Zealand – 7th November 2011

Fun times learning with rhymes

The latest fun and educational book from author Victoria Jones is now available.

Did you know that in 1945 a typical child had a vocabulary of 10,000 words, compared to the 2,500 average of today? *

A Gannet Named Grace teaches children about gannets found in New Zealand, and their habitat in Hawkes Bay. With a fun and fictional twist of how Grace learns to stand out from the crowd.

Author Victoria Jones was inspired to write the book after taking part in a Gannet Beach Adventure, and later discovered for such a unique attraction, there was very little to be found on gannets. This led Victoria to contact the owners of Gannet Beach Adventures and a local Napier artist.

Victoria’s use of child-friendly text, rhyming words and colourful images help children aged 3-9 engage in learning.

Illustrations by Lynne Parsons

• Paperback: 24 pages

• Publisher: Missy Books Online (November 2011)

• Language English

• ISBN: 978-0-473-19818-3

• Product Dimensions: 21x21cm

RRP $20 inc postage within New Zealand

About Victoria Jones

Victoria Jones was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England and has been living in New Zealand since 2005. Victoria is passionate about teaching children literacy skills which will allow them to reach for their own dreams. Books are also the perfect way for parents to spend quality time with their children.

Victoria is a member of the Wellington Children’s Book Association, The Education Network and Blue Dingo; a networking and promotions resource for the Aus/NZ book industry.

Victoria’s other publications include: Missy’s Birthday Surprise which teaches children how friendship and teamwork can help them to overcome their fears, Missy’s Dog Wash which helps children learn about earning pocket money, and Creepy Crawlies which contains facts about bugs and insects.

Further details can be found on Victoria’s website www.missybooksonline.com or you can contact Victoria at missybooks@hotmail.com

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* http://www.dannyandkim.com/WhyNurseryRhymes.html

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