When You Go to Melbourne

Reliving cherished childhood memories of trips to town, Maree Coote has created a delightful nonsense romp around the city of style.

Join in a child's discovery of Melbourne, its surprises, its delights, its hidden treasures and unexpected touchstones.

"When you go to Melbourne, see if you can see..." Can you find the golden whale? Can you work out how many gryphons? How many Bridges? Can you find the Giants? Come to town to find the answers, or use the clues given in the illustrations. And when the story is finished, there are hidden motifs in every page for extra fun and engagement.

About the Author

Maree Coote is a writer, designer, illustrator, and photographer. Her many creative passions converge in her sense of place and history which she brings to life through stunningly visual books for a wide range of audiences. She is the author of two gold award winning histories The Melbourne Book and The Art of Being Melbourne, and is the author and illustrator of eight children's picture books including When You Go To Melbourne, Spellbound, Alphabet City Zoo, and The Black Pot Belly.