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Jack and Dunedoo are dogs with a special job. They look after the sheep at Tocal. Understanding how important their job is didn’t come naturally to Jack. But with a great role model like Dunedoo he soon worked it out!
About this series
Jack and Dunedoo is one of a series of stories aimed at developing agricultural understanding in young students, as well as an appreciation of the work involved in producing food and fibre on Australian farms. The other titles in this growing series are Bosley and Bruce, Charlotte and Freda. You can buy all 4 titles for $35 plus postage here.
Check out the activities designed to go along with these stories, created by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Schools program! They will help you get the most benefit out of the stories. Find them at www.nswdpi-schools-program.com/picturebooks. These books and related educational activities were shortlisted in the 2020 Educational Publishing Awards Australia.
| Title | Jack and Dunedoo |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jo Hathway and Jess Green |
| Pages | 20 |
| ISBN | 978-1-76058-433-7 |
| Catalogue number | B987 |
| Year published | 2021 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Price | $10.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $10.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - 4.99 (iPad/iPhone) |
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| eBook - Not available (PC/Android) |
Type: Publication
Date: 2020
Freda
Freda is the best milking cow at Tocal dairy. At first she wasn’t sure what to do when she got into the dairy, but with a bit of help from the staff she soon got the hang of it!
Type: Publication
Date: 2019
Charlotte
Charlotte is just like all the other chickens at Numeralla egg farm. Except for one thing. Charlotte doesn’t really like crowds. So how does one chicken find peace on a busy free range egg farm? With a little understanding from her friends! This book shows readers free range egg production, from range yards to nest boxes to egg packing.
Type: Publication
Date: 2018
Bosley and Bruce
Bosley is one of the icons of Tocal, since Bruce West recognised that what Bosley lacked in muscle he made up for in temperament. This new children's book is about Bosley and Bruce. It's short, sweet, and a great way to introduce young kids to farming.
Type: Publication
Date: 2023
Sunny and Ruby
Sunny and Ruby are Australian Stock Horses on Tocal. They are siblings and best of friends. Sunny looks up to his older sister, although at times, he is just a tiny bit jealous. With time, care and training both grow to be horses we are all proud of!
Type: Publication
Date: 2021
Children's book series
This book series of stories is aimed at developing agricultural understanding in young children, as well as an appreciation of the work involved in producing food and fibre on Australian farms.
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