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1 1 y separately published work icon Little Meerkat Aleesah Darlison , Shannon Melville (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2014 6599383 2014 single work picture book children's

'Little Meerkat is a humorous, lively and adventurous picture book aimed at 3 – 7 year olds. The main character, Little Meerkat, craves independence and adventure in his life. His extended family, of Mum, Dad, brother, sister, Aunty and Uncle, are there to guide and protect him.

'Aleesah has used this internationally recognised animal as the main character for her latest picture book, to ensure children from all backgrounds, cultures and countries can connect with and learn from Little Meerkat's story.

'Because Little Meerkat is such a brave and inscrutable character, his behaviour, dialogue and mis-adventures bring humour to the story, offering fabulous opportunities for the illustrator, Shannon Melville, to interpret the text and create truly inspiring and unique visual images.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Boondaburra Natalie Lonsdale , Shannon Melville (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2013 6957029 2013 single work picture book children's

'Boondaburra is sad. Why do the other animals make fun of him just because he is different?

'When tragedy strikes in the Australian bush, Boondaburra learns that being unique has its advantages.

'Boondaburra is the story of a platypus’ journey from rejection to accepting and understanding his uniqueness, and the friends who come to accept and admire those differences.'

Source: Publisher's website. (Sighted: 24/1/2014)
1 y separately published work icon Can God See Me? Penny Reeve , Shannon Melville (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2013 6174502 2013 single work picture book children's

'I read in the Bible, so it must be true, God can see everything that I do. But what might this look like? And how far does God's care reach? Join the wild, hilarious and certainly crazy ride of a young boy who dares to imagine the incredible scope of God's love and care.'
1 2 y separately published work icon Little Good Wolf Aleesah Darlison , Shannon Melville (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2012 Z1846086 2012 single work picture book children's 'Little Good Wolf wants to be liked and to have friends. He wants to belong. But Little Good Wolf has one HUGE problem. His dad is the Big Bad Wolf, the most feared villain in all of Fairytale Land.

The Big Bad Wolf scares girls in red capes. He chases grannies in their nighties. He blows houses down and frightens little pigs. No wonder no one will play with Little!

Determined to gain acceptance at school, Little begs Dad to find a new job. What follows are some rather hilarious, and hair-raising, adventures. Will the Big Bad Wolf ever find a new job? One that will help Little finally make friends?

Featuring familiar, well-loved, fairytale characters, this rib-tickling story about a Little Wolf searching for identity and acceptance - and a few good friends - will have you howling with laughter.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Coming Home Sharon McGuinness , Shannon Melville (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2012 6957067 2012 single work picture book children's

''I wonder if it's dark and lonely in that other place ...'

'Gemma watches her dad as he sits alone in his tangled garden. She doesn't understand why he seems so sad.

'Can she help her dad find his way home?'

Source: Publisher's website. (Sighted: 24/1/2014)
1 y separately published work icon My Arms Your Legs Kim Rackham , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495520 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Jessie McZip is the fastest kid in school in her wheelchair. Jacko is the second fastest on his legs. But will he ever be the fastest?' (Publication summary)
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