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Mike Dumbleton Mike Dumbleton i(A47901 works by)
Born: Established: 1948 Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1972
Heritage: English
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1 y separately published work icon Let the Singing Begin Mike Dumbleton , Linda Dumbleton , Mandy Foot (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2022 26404924 2022 single work picture book children's

'Fairy Wrens know exactly when to begin singing, and it’s sooner than you think!

'In this beautifully illustrated story, a fairy wren lovingly builds a nest, lays her eggs and starts to sing a unique song. She sings the song over and over as she sits on her eggs. When the chicks hatch, their eyes are still closed and they have no feathers. But they can already sing for their food. And the song that they sing is the song their mother has been singing to them before they were even born.

'This charming story is a great introduction to a beloved bird and will spark conversations about preparing for a baby and the songs we sing together.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon I Love You Mike Dumbleton , Linda Dumbleton , Tom Jellett (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2022 26404879 2022 single work picture book children's

'I Love You is a reassuring story that centres around a baby’s typical day, from waking up in the morning to being tucked into bed at night.

'Rich with activities that babies love – eating, playing, meeting with friends, playing at the park, bathing – there are endless opportunities for babies to engage with the story and point out familiar objects.

'Told in rhyming text and covering early-learning concepts, such as colours, this little book is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Hair! Mike Dumbleton , Lucinda Gifford (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2022 26404741 2022 single work picture book children's

'Everyone’s hair is unique and fabulous!

'Hair! is a vibrant and uplifting celebration of wildly different hair – individual colours, textures, styles, lengths, shapes and behaviours – all of which are cause for applause!

'Told in rhyming text and brought to life in hilarious and surprising ways, Hair! will leave all readers – young and old – with a bursting sense of pride.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dance in a Ring Mike Dumbleton , Linda Dumbleton , Jedda Robaard (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2022 26404645 2022 single work picture book children's

'A magical bedtime story where a child’s imagination runs wild!

'Join in a special bedtime routine where toys come to life for one last adventure before lights out. There’s cake, dancing, dressing up and the all-important snuggle before falling asleep together at the end.

'With its soothing text and memorable cast of characters, Dance in a Ring is the perfect book to share with children before bedtime.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mary Had a Monstersaur Mike Dumbleton , Peter Bath (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2021 22678909 2021 single work picture book children's

'Mary had a dinosaur called Monstersaurus Rex.

'Not the cuddly little lamb that everyone expects!

'What happens when everyone in town meets Mary’s huge new friend?

'Will he fit in? Or was he born to stand out?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Dandy and Dazza Mike Dumbleton , Brett Curzon (illustrator), Glebe : New Frontier , 2021 20877716 2021 single work picture book children's

'Dandy and Dazza were different in so many ways. Dandy was a best in show sort of hound. Dazza was a rough and tumble sort of mongrel. Can these very different dogs ever be good friends?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Once Upon My Legs Mike Dumbleton , Sarah Boese (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2019 17291393 2019 single work picture book children's

'A gentle rhyming story that follows four babies as they explore their world around them.

'Once upon my blanket, my legs waved in the air.  Bending, wiggling, waggling, not going anywhere.  Once upon my bottom, my legs stayed on the floor.  Unless I toppled backways, then they … waved around some more!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Anisa's Alphabet Mike Dumbleton , Hannah Sommerville (illustrator), Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2019 16978646 2019 single work picture book children's

'For many refugees the alphabet represents the start of a new language and a new future, but Anisa’s Alphabet is different. A poignant and highly imaginative telling of one girl’s story which will appeal to children and adults alike ... Come with Anisa, and see things through her eyes.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Santa's High-Tech Christmas Mike Dumbleton , Angela Perrini (illustrator), Glebe : New Frontier , 2018 14832755 2018 single work picture book children's

'Santa has discovered high-tech gear. With his techno-pad, a soft reclining seat in his sleigh and a rocket pack, he is well prepared to deliver presents for Christmas Day. But as things start to go wrong, Santa needs the help of a young girl so that all the presents get delivered on time.'  (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Digger Mike Dumbleton , Robin Cowcher (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 12290166 2018 single work picture book children's

'Digger is the story of one toy kangaroo, one Australian soldier and two girls, in two countries on opposite sides of a world at war. It's a quiet reminder of the casualties of war, and a tribute to the French schoolchildren who once tended the graves of Australian soldiers who died on the Western Front in the heroic battle for Villers-Bretonneux in April 1918.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lullabies for Bed Time Susan Betts , Kerry Brown , Phil Cummings , Mike Dumbleton , Katrina Germein , Louise Pike , Doris Chang (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2017 14740024 2017 single work picture book children's

'Beautifully written and illustrated lullabies to share day and night whilst cuddling with your baby. Featuring a mix of well-loved and delightfully new rhymes written by Australian emerging and award winning writers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Jump and Shout! Mike Dumbleton , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), Kent Town : Little Book Press , 2017 12811863 2017 single work picture book children's

'Jump and shout…. clap and cheer on this rollicking adventure with a lively family. Join them as they swing, skip and tumble through the neighbourhood on a joyful day out.' (Publication Summary)

1 y separately published work icon Eve and Elly Mike Dumbleton , Laura Wood (illustrator), North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2016 8996769 2016 single work picture book children's

'Elly is Eve's toy elephant, but he's also her best friend. When Elly goes missing, Eve is the one who is lost.

'When Eve loses her faithful companion, a stuffed elephant called Elly, she's terribly sad. Eve's father will do anything to cheer his little girl up, so he tells Eve what adventures her toy has been up to. Dad's tall tale turns little Elly into a towering hero. But if Eve has seen through the story, she's not going to let on. She loves her silly dad just as much as she loves Elly.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Santa's Outback Secret Mike Dumbleton , Tom Jellett (illustrator), North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2014 7563963 2014 single work picture book children's

'Santa has packed his bags and set off on a very special mission to the Australian outback. What is he up to? And will he be back in time for Christmas Eve?

'Every year Santa opens all his Christmas mail. But this year he receives a very special letter and soon he is packing his bags and setting off, promising to be back by Christmas Eve.

'But where is Santa going? And why?

'Quick ... hop on board.

'Let's find out.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Meet... Douglas Mawson Mike Dumbleton , Snip Green (illustrator), Sydney : Random House , 2014 6694078 2014 single work biography picture book

'A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. Douglas Mawson led the first Australian expedition to the Antarctic. Meet Douglas Mawson tells the story of how Mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent. From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to the ANZACS and Douglas Mawson, the Meet ...series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 3 y separately published work icon Santa's Secret Mike Dumbleton , Tom Jellett (illustrator), North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2012 Z1903027 2012 single work picture book children's 'The Christmas presents have all been delivered, but Santa is back on his sleigh. What is he up to? Where is he going? Quick ... hop on board. Let’s find out……'(Libraries Australia)
1 1 y separately published work icon Saving Muddled-Up Farm Mike Dumbleton , Jobi Murphy (illustrator), North Sydney : Random House , 2012 6625517 2012 single work picture book children's
1 4 y separately published work icon What Will Baby Do? Mike Dumbleton , Craig Smith (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2009 Z1621795 2009 single work picture book children's

'What will Baby do? Turn the pages to find out!' (Publisher's blurb)

2 9 y separately published work icon Cat Mike Dumbleton , Craig Smith (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2007 Z1364369 2007 single work picture book children's 'Share a day with Cat and find out how exciting, exhausting, and downright dangerous life can be!'
1 5 y separately published work icon You Must Be Joking Mike Dumbleton , Greg Holfeld (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2007 Z1364351 2007 single work picture book children's 'Backyard superhero Jason and his faithful companion Yapper take on the task of rescuing the world's best soccer player from a gang of kidnappers on the other side of the world. Against all odds and with parental warnings ringing in their ears, boy and dog survive tornadoes, fires and swamps and return victorious.'
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