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Reading Readiness
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We can jump together.

d y ?
Are you rea
 r ig h t over frog
p .
Jum

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Frog tells joey he can hop.

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w j o ey
Help frog sho
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Possum says, “Follow me”.

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“Come and meet my friend,”
says koala.

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 “Let’s say ‘Hello’ to my
neighbour,” says sugar glider.

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di n
go gli
Come on, let’ s
 to m e e t k ook a b
ver ur ra.
e o
lid
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Kookaburra loves to fly.

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u ho
yo
Let him s how
 ver em u’s head
F ly o .

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Emu can’t fly but emu
can run. Can you?

g o!
Get ready,
 h t u p to echid
r ig n a.
n
Ru

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Echidna can’t run fast,
but he can hide.

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t o hid
he re
Show joe yw
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ind mb
b eh at.
d e
H i

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 Wombat can’t jump.
Wombat can’t hop.
Wombat can’t climb, glide or fly.

i g!
a n d
Womb at c
 d jo e y ’ s sleepy
ou n mum
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“Jump into my pouch,”
says Mum.

p.
ju m
Show joe y where to
 s id e M u m’ s pouc
p in h.
Jum

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Joey likes to jump, but after all that
hopping, climbing, running, hiding,
and digging, he’s very tired.

u?
’t yo
Are n
STEVE PARISH
As a child, Steve Parish was fascinated with animals. As an adult, he has
devoted his career to photographing them, and through publishing has
promoted an informed awareness of Australia’s unique and varied wildlife.
With each photograph, Steve aims to capture a little of the character of the
animal, giving us a sense of being immersed in the animal’s environment.
Steve has a passion for teaching children about nature. What better way is
there to develop this appreciation than through the joy of reading?

KERRY KITZELMAN
School teacher, university lecturer, and author, Kerry Kitzelman
understands the importance of reading to children. It rewards the child
in the early years of schooling and prepares a foundation for reading
enjoyment later. As a parent, Kerry knows that reading together is a
pleasure for both parent and child and enriches this special relationship.
Read to your child at every opportunity. They love it!

Published by Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd

PO Box 1058, Archerfield, Queensland 4108 Australia
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© copyright Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
permission in writing of the publisher.
ISBN 978174193517 2
First published 2009.
Photography: Steve Parish. Additional photography: p. 18, echidna, Queensland Museum
Text: Kerry Kitzelman, SPP
Cover design: Thomas Hamlyn-Harris. Design: Leanne Nobilio.
Editorial: Cathy Vallance & Michele Perry. Production: Jacqueline Schneider. Colour management: Greg Harm.
Produced in Australia at the Steve Parish Publishing Studios

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ABOUT SAY “HELLO” BOOKS
Featuring some of Australia’s cutest animals, this series is
an enchanting way to introduce children to books. A child’s
perception is very different to an adult’s perception. Children
don’t automatically know how to progress through a book — a
skill that is a precursor to learning to read.

Each book in the Say “Hello” series not only acquaints children
with captivating Australian animals, but also promotes a specific
set of skills to help prepare children for reading. Say “Hello” to
an Aussie icon and start your child on the road to a lifetime of
reading pleasure.

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