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Pamela Allen Pamela Allen i(A35673 works by) (a.k.a. Pamela Kay Allen)
Born: Established: 1934 Auckland, Auckland (Region), North Island,
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New Zealand,
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Pacific Region, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: ca. 1978
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1 y separately published work icon Mr McGee and His Hat Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 27850324 2024 single work picture book children's

'An exciting new Mr McGee adventure, published in Pamela Allen's 90th year - a fitting celebration of more than fifty classic stories for children published by Pamela Allen OAM over more than forty years.

'In a return to this classic picture book series, Mr McGee is getting ready to go and play when a strong wind blows him, his hat, his cat and his bed high up in the air. When they finally come down again, Mr McGee's hat is mysteriously missing...' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon A Bag and a Bird Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2017 11623290 2017 single work picture book children's

'This is a story of a plastic bag and a bird - a cautionary tale about taking care of our environment as well as being a wonderful showcase of some of the famous sights of Sydney. 'One day, a long time ago when I lived in Kirribilli, Sydney, I packed a lunch and set out to walk to the Botanic Gardens ...I crossed the harbour bridge then climbed down to Circular Quay. I walked beside the sea wall, past the Opera House until I reached the Botanic Gardens. And this is what I saw.''  (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Big Fish Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8587787 2015 single work picture book children's

'Once upon a time

a little old man, a little old woman,

a small boy and a small girl

went to spend the day by the river.

'The little old man wanted to catch a big fish

and soon there was a tug-tug-tug on his line . . .

'Find out what happens next?

'From much-loved picture-book creator comes another delightfully playful story for all to share.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Man with the Messy Hair Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8039685 2015 single work picture book children's

'There was a man with messy hair. He liked the mess. He didn't care. But his messy hair soon got him into all sorts of trouble!' (Source: Publisher's website)
1 3 y separately published work icon Fat Ferdie Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 Z1933341 2014 single work picture book children's 'Fat Ferdie is a scary beast because of what he likes to eat. Read the book and you will see that his dinner climbs a tree! This light-hearted book is colourful, playful, a little cheeky and very funny. Fat Ferdie is an instantly likeable character who children will love. Pamela Allen's jaunty rhyme makes this a fantastic read-aloud book, and the 'monster factor' gives it wide appeal. Children from age three to seven will be transfixed by Ferdie's adventures. (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon One Sunday Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7369641 2014 single work picture book children's

'Outside the wind blew. Ooooh! The trees groaned. Ahhhhh! And the tiny wooden house creaked. Eeeeeek!

'Inside, a delicious roast dinner was cooking.

'The little old man was expecting visitors. The little old woman said no one would come.

'Who was right? Come inside where it's cosy and warm, and wait . . .

'You might get a big surprise.

'Here is a gentle story about home and hearth, about the comfort of ritual, and about opening your heart to the possibilities of life.

'From the one and only Pamela Allen.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Bertie Pamela Allen , Melbourne : Viking , 2013 Z1929960 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'With all Pam's trademark simplicity of line and characterisation, this is the perfect book to share with the littleies in your life. Together you can choose... are you happy or grumpy? Will you cry or will you sing? Straightforward comparative text about feelings with clean, clear art.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Selected Picture Books of Pamela Allen Pamela Allen , Yu Zhiying (translator), Qingdao : Qingdao chu ban she , 2013 14340928 2013 selected work picture book
1 1 y separately published work icon Mr McGee and the Elephants Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2012 Z1888327 2012 single work picture book children's

'Mr McGee lives under an apple tree. This classic Pamela Allen tale has an unusual setting, a quirky problem and a funny twist. What would it be like to live under a tree? It’s wonderful to have an elephant to lower you to the ground when you get stuck up high, but what do you do with a greedy elephant that is stripping your tree? While rhyme and onomatopoeia add to the delicious rhythm, McGee and the Elephants is just plain fun.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 6 y separately published work icon The Little Old Man Who Looked up at the Moon Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Penguin , 2012 Z1832612 2012 single work picture book children's 'In this touching story, one of Australia's most celebrated author-illustrators takes young readers on a journey that asks some of life's big questions. Playful and thought-provoking by turns, The Little Old Man Who Looked Up at the Moon touches on universal themes and will spark many a conversation between young and old.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 4 y separately published work icon Nana's Colours Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Penguin , 2011 Z1805864 2011 single work picture book children's 'It's Nana's birthday and all the children are bringing her a present. Each one is a different colour. What colours do you see? From the much-loved creator of children's books comes a charming introduction to the world of colours.' (Trove record)
2 3 y separately published work icon Hetty's Day Out Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2010 Z1751273 2010 single work picture book children's Hetty the cat wakes up, yawns, washes behind her ears, and pops through her cat flap into the bright sunlight. And what does she find in the big wide world? One plate of baked beans, two pork pies, three lamb chops . and that's just the beginning! This charming counting book follows Hetty on her big day out.
1 5 y separately published work icon The Toymaker and the Bird Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2009 Z1631827 2009 single work picture book children's 'In a little house in a dark forest, a toymaker lives all alone. One day, a small brown bird bears the magic sounds of the toymaker's violin, and flies down to him. Together they make music so enchanting that even the trees shiver and murmur in wonder. But as the seasons change, the little bird dreams of the wide open sky and a life beyond the tops of the trees...' Source: www.penguin.com.au/ (Sighted 06/10/2009).
2 5 y separately published work icon Our Daft Dog Danny Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2009 Z1588566 2009 single work picture book children's

'In the winter, we love to visit Uncle Peter and his dog Millie at the beach.

'But the day we took our dog Danny with us, everything went wrong!

'Until Toby had a good idea...' (Publisher's blurb)
1 4 y separately published work icon Felix Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2008 Z1523331 2008 single work picture book children's 'Felix might be a big fat cat, but he is not the one who ate the last of the strawberry jam and made Grandma cross! So when everyone's asleep, Felix goes out hunting for the thief - and finds him at the bottom of the strawberry jam jar. He pounces but his head is too big - and gets stuck! Poor Felix - and poor little mouse, who is trapped in the jar. What are they going to do? Grandma and Grandpa and Molly can't get the jar off, no matter how hard they try, but clever Felix finds a way - he hits the jar against the ground and it breaks, freeing the mouse and Felix. Now everyone can go back to bed'--Provided by publisher.
2 4 y separately published work icon Is Your Grandmother a Goanna? Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2008 Z1432713 2008 single work picture book children's 'Join the fun and make plenty of noise on this unusual and surprising journey to visit Grandma.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon My First 1 2 3 Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Penguin , 2007 Z1434286 2007 single work picture book children's
1 5 y separately published work icon Shhh! Little Mouse Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2007 Z1387092 2007 single work picture book children's

Shhh! little mouse.
Who is that sleeping?

Will the little grey mouse find something to eat, or will he wake the sleeping cat?
2 3 y separately published work icon Grandpa and Thomas and the Green Umbrella Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2006 Z1326842 2006 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Selected Picture Books of Pamela Allen 2013;

'This time, when Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach they swim, picnic, slide down the sand-dunes and build a sand-car. Then the weather turns stormy and the two shelter in the car, under the green umbrella, until the storm passes. This beautiful picture book for the very young follows on from the CBC Award-winning "Grandpa and Thomas" and again depicts the special relationship between grandchild and grandfather.'(Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon My First ABC Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Camberwell : Puffin Baby , 2006 Z1317018 2006 single work picture book children's
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