Australia's nightingale : Nellie Melba
Liberman, Cassy2016
Book
This is the first picture book about Nellie Melba and it elegantly portrays a yesteryear of privilege. It was a time when women weren't encouraged to pursue a career or even become educated, but Nellie's father, luckily, had different views and so she was sent to a progressive girls' school. Music was also a big part of her life and, enriched by her mother's passion for it, she grew up believing in her talent. She had a solid foundation for success and with hard work and taking every opportunity that came her way she became one of Australia's most famous women. This sumptuously illustrated book is a charming introduction to her.
Main title:
Australia's nightingale : Nellie Melba / by Cassy Liberman.
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Imprint:
Malvern, Australia Brolly Books, 2016.©2016
Collation:
52 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Audience:
For children.
ISBN:
9781925386042
Dewey class:
782.1092782.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
60272