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1 y separately published work icon This Is MY Book Tim Harris , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 27540870 2024 single work picture book children's

'A laugh-out-loud picture book from two award-winning and bestselling talents.

'It's page versus page in this hilarious story about what REALLY happens inside a book.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Where Is Cheeky Monster? Mike Lucas , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 27137176 2024 single work picture book children's

'Monkey around with every kind of monster on this humorous hunt for the elusive Cheeky Monster.

'Monsters, monsters, here and there.
But where is Cheeky Monster? Where?

'Giggle, dance, bounce and wriggle with ALL the monsters - except the Cheeky Monster you're looking for - in this super-fun read-aloud story.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Nothing Ever Happens Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26655357 2023 single work picture book children's '‘Nothing ever happens!’ ‘Every day is always the same.’ ‘Same old rock. Same old shell.’ ‘Same old seaweed. Same old starfish.’ If only something amazing and extraordinary and unexpected would happen ...' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Swaddledok Josh Szeps , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 25778556 2023 single work picture book children's

'The swaddledok was tiny and cute when Stella got it. She'd wished for one for so long, and now it was here ... Can Stella look after her swaddledok? Or is this going to be the worst decision she's ever made?(Publication summary)' 
2 y separately published work icon Floof Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 24390390 2022 single work picture book children's

'An irresistible new picture book from the bestselling and internationally acclaimed creator of I Just Ate My Friend and There's No Such Thing.

'This is Floof.
Floof is floofy.
Floof is VERY floofy.
Floof is the FLOOFIEST!
Floof is going to have a very busy day...

'A book to delight anyone who has ever loved a ridiculous furball.' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon We Found a Cat Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 22594834 2021 single work picture book children's

'Look! We found a cat. It has whiskers and a long tail, it has to be a cat... doesn't it?' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon There's No Such Thing Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2020 18508565 2020 single work picture book children's

'Bear can't sleep. Did you hear that? Did you feel that? What was it? It wasn't a hungry giant or a blood-sucking spider or a firebreathing dragon because there is NO SUCH THING . . . Is there?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
3 y separately published work icon Baz and Benz Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 14982408 2019 single work picture book children's

From the creator of I Just Ate My Friend, comes this warm and funny story about friendship, and its limits — or lack thereof.

'Benz, are we friends?'

'Yes, Baz, we are best friends'

'For how long?'

'For ever and ever.'

'But will they be?

'With her trademark humour, lightness of touch, and beautifully expressive illustrations, Heidi McKinnon explores friendship and its boundaries. And this one might even have a happy ending! (Maybe.)'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon It's a Long Way to the Shop Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 15749109 2018 single work picture book children's

'They cant run, swim, fly or jump... so how will these two little rocks get to the shop? Find out in this hilarious tale of adventure and persistence, to reach a snack that's totally worth it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
5 y separately published work icon I Just Ate My Friend Heidi McKinnon , Heidi McKinnon (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11552923 2017 single work picture book children's

'I just ate my friend. He was a good friend. But now he is gone. Would you be my friend? A hilarious story about the search for friendship and belonging . . . and maybe a little bit about the importance of impulse control. The search for a true friend is something everyone can relate to and this beautiful, innovative picture book will make the very young to the very old laugh out loud.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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