The flying optometrist
Anderton, Jo2017
Book
The Flying Optometrist travels in his little red aeroplane from his practice in the city to a remote outback town. Lots of people are waiting for him! Aunty can't see well enough to carve her emu eggs and Bill the plumber has a splinter in his eye. Young Stephanie can't wait for him to arrive as she has broken her glasses and can't join in games of cricket and have fun with her friends - she can't see the ball! Hurry up Flying Optometrist! Where is he? Is he lst? The townsfolk wait with bated breath until finally the Flying Optometrist's little red plane appears, having only just missed a bad storm. A big meal waits for him in the local hotel. Then he gets to work checking eyesight. The Flying Optometrist doesn't have long, but he helps as many people as he can. He returns to the city, but Stephanie has to wait a little longer for an exciting package to come - her own new glasses! This whimsically fun picture book features lively non-fiction sections about the `real' flying optometrist and the history of aerial rural services in Australia, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Main title:
The flying optometrist / written by Joanne Anderton ; illustrated by Karen Erasmus.
Author:
Anderton, Jo, authorErasmus, Karen, illustratorNational Library of Australia, issuing bodyBrien Holden Vision Institute, issuing body
Work:
Imprint:
Canberra, ACT : National Library of Australia in association with Brien Holden Vision Institute, [2017]©2017
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
Audience:
Interest age level: 3-6 years old.
ISBN:
9780642279132 (hbk)9780642279132 (hardback)
Dewey class:
A823.4617.750994
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
714325
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | Junior Picture Book | A | Available |
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | Junior Picture Book | A | On loan - Due: 29 Jun 2026 |
| North Melbourne Library | Junior Picture Book | A | On loan - Due: 16 Jul 2026 |
| Southbank Library | Junior Picture Book | A | Available |