BillyS BoaTSheD: The ProJecT

Join Billy and his friends for boatloads of fun!

Its a beautiful day on Washaway Bay, and Billy is determined to get cracking on his special project, with help from his best friend, Pauly the Pelican.

an australian seashore adventure!

The Project

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The Project
Series created by Aimee Atkins Illustrations by Franfou Studio

t was a beautiful sunny morning in Washaway Bay, as Billy raced down to his boatshed.

Hello, Pauly, said Billy to his pelican friend. Today is the day Im going to finish building my boat.
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illy was busy working under the boat. Can I help, Billy? asked Pauly. Pauly! laughed Billy. What am I going to do with a fish?

Of course. Could you pass me the spanner? Pauly grabbed the spanner and handed it to Billy. Could I have a chisel now, Pauly? Instead of a chisel, Pauly passed Billy a fish.
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Oops. Pauly and Billy looked at the fish and giggled together.
Just then Billys walkie-talkie started buz ing.