Good Morning, My Deer!

Melanie Amon (illus. Sophie Beer)

‘[F]unny and memorable … [A]n absurd and clever narrative … It could really be used as a prompt starter for a game on words and what they mean, especially for little kids who are building up their vocabulary or are learning to read.’

Mariana Ruiz, GeekDad

‘This is a book I wish I’d had when I was teaching — it’s fun, engaging, and brilliantly visual.’

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‘Hare or hair, pear or pair, son or sun — abounds in a glorious new picture book from author Mel Amon, illustrated by national treasure Sophie Beer. Good Morning, My Deer! is a celebration of homophones: two words that sound the same but mean very different things … For kids aged 3+ who love a bit of nonsense, those just starting to learn to read, and those with an appreciation for the absurdities of the English language, this debut picture book offers plenty to look at and discuss. Amon’s straightforward text turns an ordinary day into something quite extraordinary, and Beer’s bright and instantly recognisable illustrations are the perfect companion. Older children and grown-ups alike will enjoy hunting for easter eggs in the pages (not all the homophones are in the text), and there’s a deep sense of satisfaction when you correctly identify pie/pi, beats/beets, or jeans/genes.’

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Next, I brushed my hare and put on my new pear of shoes.

Mum painted her nails before we set out for the day.

Join Banjo and his mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but with different meanings), turning the narrative into the delightfully absurd. Kids and adults alike will love this joyful new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids ‘in on the joke’ from the very beginning.

Mariana Ruiz, GeekDad

‘This is a book I wish I’d had when I was teaching — it’s fun, engaging, and brilliantly visual.’

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Details

Format:Paperback

Size: 261mm × 228mm

Extent:32pp

ISBN (13):9781915590442

RRP:£7.99

Pub date:14 Sep 2023

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AUTHOR

Melanie Amon

Mel lives on Garigal land with her husband, her long-board, and a 3-metre avocado tree she planted by accident when composting her vegetables.Although she initially trained as a primary school teacher, she threw in the chalk to become a Clinical Psychologist (and topped her cohort in the process!). Mel now spends her days helping people of all ages with their big feelings, and drinking a lot (but really, just the right amount) of tea.

ILLUSTRATOR

Sophie Beer

Sophie Beer is an illustrator from Brisbane, Queensland. She completed dual bachelors in Law and Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology before turning freelance. Revelling in colour, shape, and texture, she lives by one simple rule: art should never be boring. When she’s not illustrating, she’s usually found drinking dangerous amounts of tea and indulging in her other passion: literature.