Beach Icons of Australia is an easy-read, non-fiction title for adult and young adult English language learners in Australia.
It is part of a new series, ‘Read about Australia’, which was requested by librarians.
The level is elementary/post beginner, but the books can be read by confident beginners. Each spread has a full colour photograph, and a page that starts with a question: What is this? The answers could be A No Swimming sign, Rock Fishing, or a sealion – but the emphasis is always on beach safety (and the text has been checked by a Surf Lifesaving representative).
The layout is designed for new migrants who are still dealing with the challenges of reading in a new language – and maybe a new script and new reading direction.
The back page has a link to online audio. Learners can also download fun worksheets to extend the learning experience at thebooknextdoor.com/Australia
The books are available from Australian language bookshops and library suppliers, or on Amazon worldwide. ISBN: 978-1-922191-82-3
