Up, Down, Over, Through by Jane Godwin and Kim Drane is a bright, playful picture book that makes early learning feel like a game. Set across one busy morning at the playground, it follows two young children as they meet, size each other up, and tumble into a shared adventure of swings, steps and slippery climbs.
As they run, pause, race and try things again, the story gently introduces spatial concepts and simple positional language—up, down, over and through—through the natural rhythms of play. The text is made for reading aloud, with an easy bounce that invites kids to join in, while the energetic illustrations keep little eyes moving across every page.
Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarten classrooms and families looking for an Australian picture book that supports early childhood learning and language development.
Add it to your shelf for a joyful read-aloud you’ll return to again and again.
