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Ezekiel Kwaymullina Ezekiel Kwaymullina i(A115653 works by)
Born: Established: 1983 Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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1 y separately published work icon Beneath the Stars Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2021 21919426 2021 selected work picture book
1 Embers Ezekiel Kwaymullina , 2018 single work short story
— Appears in: Meet Me at the Intersection 2018;
4 6 y separately published work icon Catching Teller Crow Ambelin Kwaymullina , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 14072595 2018 single work novel young adult

'Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died. Her dad, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her—and he's drowning in grief. But now they have a mystery to solve together. As it unravels, Beth finds a shocking story lurking beneath the surface of a small town, and a friendship that lasts beyond one life and into another. Told in two unforgettable voices, this gripping novel weaves together themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love and family.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Colour Me Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Moira Court (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2017 11389238 2017 single work picture book children's

'We are all different. But together we colour our world amazing. Using the rainbow as a metaphor for our diversity and uniqueness, Indigenous author Ezekiel Kwaymullina joins forces with award-winning illustrator Moira Court in this gorgeous new picture book. Luminous screen prints and evocative prose celebrate every individual colour as well as the power of their combination.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon We All Sleep Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2015 8836294 2015 single work picture book children's

' We All Sleep is one of those books that bathes the reader in luscious colour! Ezekiel and Sally take us through an array of well-known Australian animals and their day-time behaviours, adeptly drawing all and sundry together at the end of the day to sleep underneath the stars, reinforcing our bond with nature. The beautiful illustrations are diverse and evocative for those of us who love Australian landscapes – from pink skies to green waves, purple hills and shady forests. We All Sleep works beautifully when read aloud. It is very lyrical and perfect at the day’s end for busy littlies! ' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon Flying High Sally Morgan , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015 8777076 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Larni is going on a plane to visit her granny up north. She is happy to be away from school, as everyone there seems to be smarter than her.

But Granny shows Larni something she is really good at ... and pretty soon she is flying high!' (Publisher's abstract)

2 1 y separately published work icon My Amazing Dad Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Tom Jellett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2015 8773942 2015 single work picture book children's

'If Dad doesn’t mow the lawn like other dads, he might as well be brilliant at making mazes.

'My Amazing Dad pays homage to the bumbling dad who doesn’t always fit the handyman stereotype, but who certainly knows how to turn the everyday into something exciting.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Frog Finds a Place Sally Morgan , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , David Leffler (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015 8300616 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Ever since moonlight shone down on him in his pond, Frog has wanted to live up with the Moon and the stars. He works hard to get there, but although he tries and tries, its a long way for a little frog... ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Magpie Learns a Lesson Sally Morgan , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Tania Erzinger (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015 7743069 2015 single work picture book children's

'Magpie is cross that she cant fly like her friend Brown Falcon. She thinks of mean tricks that will make Brown Falcon look silly. But she goes too far ... and finds out just how much friends need each other.' (Publication Summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon The Memory Shed Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan , Craig Smith (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 7591762 2015 single work picture book children's

'Annie is helping Grandma clear out her old shed for a garage sale. It seems that the shed has something to say about that though, and wants Grandma to listen.

'The dusty old things in there may be long forgotten, but they hold special family memories.' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon Going Bush with Grandpa Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2014 7178675 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Pete and his grandpa are off on a bush camping trip to do some prospecting for gold nuggets. Maybe theyll find enough so they can go for a holiday in the city! Grandpa has a brand new super duper metal detector, so they cant go wrong. But Pete has to tangle with the wildlife and Grandpas cooking first...' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Dreamers Dreamers : For the Children of the World Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2014 7919027 2014 single work picture book children's

'We are the dream and the dreamers — so begins this beautifully written story that celebrates the imagination of children at play. Complemented by Sally Morgan’s rich and colourful illustrations, the book is full of movement. It lends itself to interactive reading aloud with play-acting or actions.' (Source: Publishers website)

2 1 y separately published work icon One Rule For Jack Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan , Craig Smith (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2014 6345962 2014 children's fiction children's

'Jack thinks he is clever, thinking up a rule that will help him avoid doing the jobs his parents want him to do around the house. But he hasn't outsmarted anyone - Grandma and Mum and Dad are going to teach him a lesson he won't forget.' (Source: Goulburn Valley Regional Library)

1 1 y separately published work icon The Wonderful Whisper Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Anna Pignataro (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2013 6179127 2013 single work picture book children's

'Word of the Whisper echoed far and the animals raised

their heads to hear...

Starting as little more than a sigh in the faraway dark, the Wonderful Whisper sets

out on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos. It passes stars, the moon and the

sun, and word of its coming echoes afar…' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Charlie Burr and the Crazy Cockroach Disaster Sally Morgan , Ambelin Kwaymullina , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 9294530 2012 single work children's fiction children's

'Charlie Burr is in trouble again! His magic trick went wrong and now Mum has a bald patch on her head. To make matters worse, Mum confiscated Charlie's box of magic tricks and now Charlie must find a way to put on a magic show for the school bully without any of his gear. Charlie has one week to get back in Mum's good books, or find some new tricks to perform. Will he find a way?' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Charlie Burr and the Great Shed Invasion Sally Morgan , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Blaze Kwaymullina , Ambelin Kwaymullina , Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2011 Z1830382 2011 single work children's fiction children's Dad goes gold prospecting and entrusts Charlie with an important task - keeping an eye on his shed. A bloke's shed is sacred, so Charlie is horrified when Mum finds the shed key and puts all Dad's junk out for collection. To make matters worse, Charlie loses Mum's pet cat and Grandpa loses his favourite carpet python. Can Charlie find the pets and restock the shed before anyone finds out what happened...and before Cyclone Betty hits town?
1 4 y separately published work icon The Not-So-Goblin Boy The Not-so-goblin Boy and the Dragon King Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1811565 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Samuel is the only ordinary human boy in a world full of magic. Adopted by goblins he dreams of being just like them: with their wicked sense of humour, love of farts and fighting, and amazing inventions. He is determined to get into the Goblin Academy and prove just how goblin he is. But things don't go according to plan. Instead, Samuel finds himself recruited by a band of pirates on a mission to save the Goblin Empire from a dangerous spy.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 Children's Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan (illustrator), 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 28 June 2011; (p. 6-7)

— Review of My Country Ezekiel Kwaymullina , 2011 single work picture book
1 7 y separately published work icon My Country Ezekiel Kwaymullina , Sally Morgan (illustrator), North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2011 Z1779765 2011 single work picture book children's (taught in 3 units) 'The book was inspired by my Nana and Gran, who passed on their love of country to me. When I wrote the book I imagined what it would have been like for them as little girls, playing in their country without a care in the world. At the same time, I wanted to encourage self esteem in Indigenous youth as I feel Australia is in need of more Indigenous heroes. Because all heroes begin as children with a dream, hopefully books like this one bring them closer to that dream.' — Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Source: Fremantle Press website, http://www.fremantlepress.com.au/
Sighted: 17/05/2011
1 y separately published work icon Charlie Burr Sally Morgan , Ambelin Kwaymullina , Blaze Kwaymullina , Ezekiel Kwaymullina , 2011 Neutral Bay : Little Hare Books , 2011- Z1775651 2011 series - author children's fiction children's
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