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1 y separately published work icon Flavio Between the Flags Cassidy Jackson-Carroll , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2023 26219073 2023 single work picture book children's 'Flavio the Flamingo has a plan in place ... to become a Surf Life Saver! Flavio embarks upon some serious training in order to patrol the best beach in the world, Jaycee Bay!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon In Search of Goonoobee Pat Clarke , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2022 25538495 2022 single work picture book children's

'Clare and Alex are sad at leaving their old home in QLD to live on a property in the Goonoo Forest. However, the spectacular display of fairy lights on their arrival alerts them to the fact that their new home is not what they expected. The children are soon drawn into the mystical world of the forest and meet some of the amazing creatures from Grandma's tales.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Tales from the Magic Forest Pat Clarke , Glebe : Little Steps , 2022 23664674 2022 selected work children's fiction

'Join Hannah as she grows up in the magic-filled world of Goonoo Forrest in this delightful collection of stories. From fairies to mythical creatures, dreadful aunts and imaginary ducks, this collection is sure to enchant readers of all ages.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Ben and Sophie and the Secret of Life Kim Lane , Glenda Lay , Chippendale : Little Steps , 2021 23204112 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'In this intriguing choose-your-own-adventure novel, Ben and Sophie are plunged headfirst into the journey of their lives. Collecting Sacred Keys and decoding mysterious rhymes, the children are led deep into the enchanted world of nature by a magical gold compass.

'With a small grizzly bear as a guide and mentor, the children encounter one electrifying adventure after another. As Sophie regains consciousness in the mouth of the biggest bear she’s ever seen and Ben frees a wolf from a hunter’s steel trap, the children not only learn the Secret of Life, but find their courage, power and determination to succeed.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Hootity Hoot Gaille Walton , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2020 19140475 2020 single work picture book children's

'Powerful Owl is HANGRY! His usual prey is nowhere to be found. Wombat, Pink Galah and Lizard have a special diet planned for the king of the bush, but will Powerful Owl give a 'hoot' for their healthy meals?'

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1 y separately published work icon Flatulent Flavio Cassidy Jackson-Carroll , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2018 14879376 2018 single work picture book children's

'Flavio the Flamingo loves eating. In fact, he'll eat anything. This causes Flavio a flatulence problem. Follow Flavio on his quest to control his burping bottom.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Elvira and the Triplets Pat Clarke , Glebe : Little Steps , 2017 13799672 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Wedge-tailed eagles mate for life, so when her mate does not return from a hunting trip, Elvira is in despair. Although anxious to set out immediately to find him, she is faced with a problem: she has three eggs due to hatch any day and they can't be left unattended. Never daunted, she comes up with a novel 'baby-sitting' plan which enables her to leave the nest and set off on a quest to find the missing eagle.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Flavio the Flamingo Cassidy Jackson-Carroll , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2017 12021241 2017 single work picture book children's

'Flavio the Flamingo had lost his colour pink. 'Whatever will I do?' he started to think. Flavio the Flamingo is having an identity crisis. He embarks on a quest, searching high, low - and everywhere in between - longing to find his colour.'  (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Buy Me A Monkey! Cherelle Flemming , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2016 9421188 2016 single work picture book children's

'Ellie Eckles is determined to have a monkey for her 6th birthday! But will it be as she imagined, or a disaster?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Elvira and the Pilliga Mouse Pat Clarke , Glebe : Little Steps , 2016 10198032 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Elvira, a wedge-tailed eagle from the city, forms an unlikely friendship with a country mouse with attitude named Pookie.

Together they journey to the Pilliga Forest in search of Pookie's family, and Elvira goes in search of something equally hard to find: the secret of happiness.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Return of the Fox Further : Adventures of a One-Eyed Chook Pat Clarke , Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2015 9118011 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Rufus the fox is returning to the Goonoo Forest to seek revenge ... but the one-eyed chook and her pals stand in his way. Can love, courage and friendship save the day?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon The Bravest Dugong Alec Trost , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2015 8901122 2015 single work picture book children's

'Brave Charlie D is a dugong who lives in Australian waters with his large family. One day he bids goodbye to all his relatives, and sets off on an adventure to discover new worlds and learn new skills - the most courageous dugong of them all! A picture book told in rhyme.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon How Santa Arrived at the North Pole Fred Strassberg , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2015 8077405 2015 single work picture book children's

'Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves haven't always lived at the North Pole. They moved from country to country as Santa discovered that it's not easy training skunks, elephants, camels and kangaroos to fly his sleigh. ' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Howie the Yowie: Adventures of a Lovable Monster Pat Clarke , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2014 8568945 2014 single work picture book children's

'Hannah befriends a lonely Yowie and encourages him to search for his family. On a journey to the Blue Mountains he has an eerie experience at a haunted billabong, makes friends with a Bilby and encounters the infamous black panthers. Will Howie discover other Yowies living in the Blue Mountains?' (Publisher's abstract)

1 1 y separately published work icon The Healthy Harvest Emma Martin , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2014 7750627 2014 single work picture book children's

'With the help of Harry Harvester and his friends - Alfie Apple, Carly Carrot, Charlie Cheese, Wally Wheat, Sammy Salmon and Tommy Takeaway - children will learn the importance of each food group, where food comes from, the nutrients they provide and how much they should consume to get the maximum health benefits for their growing bodies. The Healthy Harvest is perfect for parents and educators in explaining the importance of healthy eating in a fun yet factual way.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Flying Lesson Pat Clarke , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2014 6768747 2014 single work picture book children's

'Grandad embarks on a flying lesson involving chooks, lions, pelicans, a zoo wedding and the Flying Doctor. Can Wally the white cockatoo save the day?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon A One-Eyed Chook Called Sheila Pat Clarke , Graeme Compton (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2013 6769261 2013 single work picture book children's

'Danger, adventure and an unlikely romance await a one-eyed chook named Sheila and her friends, Zelma and Louise, as they race towards the Goonoo Forest in order to escape a chopping block, an eagle and a hungry red fox. ' (Publisher's blurb)

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