Waltzing Matilda

Cover of Waltzing Matilda by John Feierabend
Publisher: GIA Publications
Year: 2023
Language: en
Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781622777242
ISBN-10: 1622777247
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 inches
Length: 8.5 inches
Width: 0.25 inches
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“Waltzing Matilda” by John Feierabend is a delightful addition to the collection of picture books based on beloved songtales. Published by GIA Publications in September 2023, this 32-page book is presented in English and features vibrant illustrations that bring to life the adventures of a traveling worker, or “swagman,” as he navigates the Australian countryside. The narrative is enriched with whimsical Australian vocabulary, providing a unique glimpse into the culture and landscape of Australia.

Readers will find that “Waltzing Matilda” not only tells a captivating story but also includes a description of the song’s history and music notation. Adriana Wimler’s colorful artwork highlights the natural beauty of Australia and showcases various indigenous animals, inviting readers to engage with the illustrations. This edition also offers a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka, enhancing the experience of this folk song and its accompanying tale.


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“You’ll come a-waltzing” with this lively Australian folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales collected by John M. Feierabend. Chock-full of whimsical Australian vocabulary, Waltzing Matilda depicts the rugged adventures of a traveling worker (“swagman”) as he journeys across the Australian countryside, encountering both good fortune and trouble along the way. Adriana Wimler’s colorful illustrations capture the natural beauty of the Australian landscape and feature several indigenous Australian animals. See if you can spot them all! Like the other folk song picture books in the series, Waltzing Matilda includes a description of the song and its history, the music notation, and a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka.

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Who is the author of “Waltzing Matilda”?
“Waltzing Matilda” is credited to John Feierabend.
When was “Waltzing Matilda” published?
Publisher: GIA Publications. Year: 2023.
What is the ISBN for “Waltzing Matilda”?
ISBN-13: 9781622777242. ISBN-10: 1622777247.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 32.

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