{"product_id":"backyard-tennis-carl-merrison-9780734421548","title":"Backyard Tennis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMum loves tennis, but we don't have a court out here. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I'll teach you how to play, ' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA joyful series that celebrates sport, where the fun only grows with family and friends! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Backyard Footy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru\/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison.' \u003ci\u003eThe West Australian\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship.' \u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A superb energy flows through \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: \"Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.\"' \u003ci\u003eSouth Sydney Herald\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader.' \u003ci\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read.' \u003ci\u003eReadPlus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl Merrison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0734421540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780734421548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lothian Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Carl Merrison","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48587645190399,"sku":"9780734421548","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/backyard-tennis-carl-merrison-9780734421548","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}