When the Mountain Wakes by Matt Shanks
$30.00 Inc GST
Somewhere, towards the beginning of time, a mountain rose from the ocean and came to rest above the clouds.
Life sang a lullaby, and the mountain slept for many millions of years.
Until one day, when the world became too silent for sleep …
From bestselling creator Matt Shanks comes a sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, When the Mountain Wakes is a classic in the making.
About the Author: Matt Shanks is an internationally-published and critically-acclaimed author/illustrator of over twenty picture books. He is a two-time fellow of the May Gibbs’ Children’s Literature Trust, an Australian Literary and Numeracy Foundation ambassador, co-editor of Words Like This, and works primarily in watercolour. He lives on Boon Wurrung land with his partner and cat. This is the first children’s book that combines Matt’s creative pursuits with his work in digital technology solutions across climate, biodiversity, and energy.
26 Aug 2025
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Picture books |
| ISBN | 9781923419056 |
| Publication Date | 26 Aug 2025 |
When the Mountain Wakes by Matt Shanks ISBN 9781923419056