Sidney of Sydney
$14.39
- Board Book
32 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2026
Summary
Based on a true story, this is a charming and adorable tale of a little penguin lost in a big city. From award-winning author, Sue Whiting.
Sydney is a big city with a busy harbour. Sidney is a young penguin … and he’s trouble. Sidney doesn’t mean to be trouble, he’s just curious. And one day that curiosity takes Sidney all over Sydney and on a grand adventure that lands Sidney in … TROUBLE!
Based on a true story …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761603334 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761603337 |
| Author: | Sue Whiting, Liz Anelli |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Australia |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Australia |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 442g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 183mm x 190mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
We love Sidney’s curiosity, but it does lead to some unexpected trouble.
We love seeing Sydney through the eyes of Sidney.
We are so glad that Sidney is rescued and returned home to his family.
Also, the illustrations are divine! (We loved the scuttling crabs.)
For me, the best storybooks are those that lead readers (and reviewers) down rabbit-holes by being entertaining as well as educational – and this is certainly one of those. * The Bottom Shelf *
Sue Whiting
Sue Whiting is an award-winning children’s and YA author and editor who has worked in publishing for over 20 years. Sue was senior commissioning editor and publishing manager for Walker Books Australia for many years before leaving in 2016 to concentrate on her writing. As a storyteller and schools’ performer, Sue has informed, inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. She is also a freelance children’s book editor and writing coach, and the author of numerous books, including the bestselling Missing, the acclaimed The Book of Chance, and a number of CBCA Notable Books. Sue’s latest books include the historical fiction middle grade novel, Tilda; the Pearly and Pig fiction series for middle grade; and the narrative nonfiction picture book The Echidna Near my Place, illustrated by Cate James, and The Wheelbarrow Express, also illustrated by Cate James.
Liz Anelli once had a job dusting dinosaurs at London’s Natural History Museum. Nowadays she draws every day and illustrates picture books, combining collage, printmaking, and paint into digitally composed artworks. These have collected numerous shortlistings and awards. In between books, she creates quirky illustrated maps. Having spent ten glorious years in Australia, she and her husband are now living in Cambridge, England. Liz loves sharing her passion for making pictures at festivals, libraries, and schools around the world.
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