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Danny Parker Danny Parker i(A149894 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

'Danny Parker was born in the UK. He has been a nurse, an undertaker and an actor. He is now a teacher in Perth, Western Australia and is married with two children' (Riverbend Books).

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y separately published work icon Paperboy : A Patchwork of Memories Orange : Dirt Lane Press , 2019 18513932 2019 single work picture book children's

'A story about bouncing forward when faced with adversity, and about making creative choices in the face of change.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards CBCA Award for New Illustrator
2020 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Hannah Janzen
y separately published work icon Road Trip Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11880965 2017 single work picture book children's

'The only thing worse than a long and boring road trip is driving with someone who loves long and boring road trips. Even when that someone is your dad. 

'A hilarious story about a child who becomes increasingly exasperated by his father's inclination to take it slow.' (Publication summary)

2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon Sarah And The Steep Slope Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11610783 2017 single work picture book children's

'When everything feels like an uphill battle, your friends will get you through.
 
'Sarah wakes to find a steep hill has sprung up around the house overnight, preventing her from leaving. No matter what she tries, the hill won’t budge. When the Hill Doctor suggests she gets in touch with her friends, Sarah discovers how the healing power of friendship can transform the steepest slope.' (Publication summary)

2018 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book of the Year
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