Khawaja

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Paul Kelly

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Hardback

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A stunning picture book celebrating the achievements of cricketing hero, Usman Khawaja, based on Paul Kelly's viral YouTube performance. youtube.com/watch?v=jlQG4LLgivg Sing along with iconic singer-songwriter Paul Kelly as he pays tribute to one of Australia's great sporting heroes. Usman Khawaja wasn't just the first Muslim and first Pakistani-born Australian to receive an Australian Cricket Test baggy green cap, he won hearts all over again in 2022 when he made a pair of stunning Test centuries after believing he would never represent his country in cricket again. Perfect to gift, read-aloud or sing! This inspirational story, written by an absolute legend of Australian music, highlights perseverance, self-belief and the power of sport and song to bring Australians together. 'I hope people have fun with it, with the pictures, words and singing!' Paul Kelly

Author Biography:

Paul Kelly (Author) Paul Kelly was born in Adelaide, one of nine children, in 1955. He wrote his first song in 1976 and has been making records since 1978, over thirty to date. He has collaborated with many other songwriters and written music for film and theatre. His prose has appeared in Meanjin, The Monthly, Rolling Stone and The Age, and in 2010 he published a 'mongrel memoir', How to Make Gravy. His most recent studio album is Paul Kelly's Christmas Train, released in 2021. www.paulkellystore.com.au Avinash Weerasekera (Illustrator) Avinash Weerasekera grew up in Sri Lanka, but now lives in Melbourne. He is an accomplished commercial illustrator, cartoonist and fine artist who works in digital and paint. He previously drew street portraits/caricatures in Melbourne and studied Architecture at RMIT University. He recently published his debut book What to Expect When You're Immigrating, a collection of cartoons and social commentary.

Release date Australia

July 4th, 2023

Author

Paul Kelly

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Interest Age

From 3 to 5 years

Pages

Dimensions

1x1x1

ISBN-13

9781761340611

Product ID

36402939

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