{"product_id":"the-sugarcane-harvester-song-cynthia-sappracone-9780646729862","title":"The Sugarcane Harvester Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow a curious boy and his magpie friend as they discover how sugarcane is harvested - one rhythmic step at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet on a real North Queensland farm, \u003cem\u003eThe Sugarcane Harvester Song\u003c\/em\u003e is a warm, sing-along picture book that introduces young readers to Australian agriculture through gentle rhyme, big machines, and hands-on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the rhythm of \u003cem\u003eThe Wheels on the Bus\u003c\/em\u003e, this story follows Malcolm and Maggie as they track a sugarcane harvester across the paddock, observing each stage of the harvest in a way that feels playful, accessible, and engaging for early learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for ages 2-7, this Australian children's book blends early STEM concepts with storytelling, helping kids understand where food comes from while nurturing curiosity about the world around them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith real-world machinery, regional landscapes, and incidental inclusive representation, Malcolm's limb difference is simply part of everyday life on the page - offering meaningful visibility without explanation or spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents, educators, and caregivers will love how the repetitive rhythm supports language development, while children delight in spotting farm details, learning new words, and joining in with the song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of farms, food, community, and learning through experience, this picture book invites young readers to explore Australian farming - from paddock to plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for families, early learning centres, classrooms, and anyone looking for children's books about farming, big machines, or early STEM, \u003cem\u003eThe Sugarcane Harvester Song\u003c\/em\u003e is a joyful introduction to sugarcane harvesting and the people who help feed our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cynthia Sappracone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0646729861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780646729862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hickory Wattle Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.10d","brand":"Cynthia Sappracone","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443218755839,"sku":"9780646729862","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5bad9070-b0cb-4a16-8bb2-6ac57c9f9c38.jpg?v=1777202649","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sugarcane-harvester-song-cynthia-sappracone-9780646729862","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}