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David Legge David Legge i(A51362 works by)
Born: Established: 1963 Yorkshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1989
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2 y separately published work icon It's a Story, Rory! Frances Watts , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2018 13534347 2018 single work picture book children's

''Hey, Milly, why are we on this blank page?'

''It won't be blank for long. We're going to be in a STORY, Rory!'

'Rory has never been in a story before and he's not even sure how one works. Luckily, he and his friend Milly have a helpful voice on the page (that's me, the narrator) to guide them on an amazing adventure as they encounter an exciting plot, spectacular settings and some very funny characters.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Why is that Emu Wearing One Red Shoe? John Field , David Legge (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9476980 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Once there was an emu wearing one red shoe, Who set out on a walk just like emus do, Leaving from the town they call Tullabaloo... Why was that emu wearing one red shoe? Follow all the animals in this fun singalong mystery from favourite Aussie singer-songwriter John Field and award-winning illustrator David Legge.' (Publication summary)
2 2 y separately published work icon The Fearsome, Frightening, Ferocious Box Frances Watts , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2013 6119049 2013 single work picture book children's

'At first your eyes will not believe, Such terrors they can scarce conceive, But come, look closely; you will see Horrific creatures just like me. Open the box, if you dare, But danger lies within: Beware! ' (Publisher's blurb)
1 7 y separately published work icon The Bicycle Colin Thompson , Quentin Blake (illustrator), Tony Ross (illustrator), Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Shaun Tan (illustrator), Colin Thompson (illustrator), Sarah Davis (illustrator), David Leffler (illustrator), Gabrielle Wang (illustrator), David Legge (illustrator), Michelle Pike (illustrator), Ruth Paul (illustrator), Jan Bowman (illustrator), Kim Chatel (illustrator), David Miller (illustrator), Pymble : ABC Books , 2011 Z1796621 2011 single work picture book children's 'In 2008, Colin Thompson visited Cambodia with Save the Children. Struck by the way the humble bicycle was central to so many people lives, he was inspired to create The Bicycle, his second picture book for the charity.

The Bicycle features separate illustrations from internationally acclaimed artists - including Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Tony Ross and Freya Blackwood - which celebrate the liberating joy of two wheels. Sprinkled throughout are delightful quotes from famous people, as well as quotes from Cambodian children such as 14-year-old Dany, who describes his bicycle as his ′best friend′.

All royalties from the sale of The Bicycle will go to Save the Children, an organisation that works to improve the quality of children′s lives around the world.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 5 y separately published work icon Captain Crabclaw's Crew Frances Watts , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2009 Z1590947 2009 single work picture book children's

When Captain Crabclaw advertises for a crew for his new ship, the Speedy Squid, he doesn't expect to get a duck, a cow, an elephant and a giraffe! It hoists the mainsail and anchors aweigh with the most unusual pirate crew the high seas have ever seen! This rollicking tale of swashbuckling and scrambled eggs will delight landlubbers young and old.

- Publisher's blurb.
1 CBCA Awards - Acceptance Speeches : David Legge David Legge , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , November vol. 52 no. 4 2008; (p. 5)
3 7 y separately published work icon Parsley Rabbit's Book about Books Frances Watts , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2007 Z1422482 2007 single work picture book children's

'Celebrate the joy of reading and begin a lifelong love of books with the delightful Parsley Rabbit and his pesky little brother, Basil. Lively and entertaining, it features a remarkably clever and handsome rabbit and is full of fun, flaps to flip and questions to share. Parsley introduces children to books - from the cover, to the imprint page to the title page, formats, style and more - and takes the reader on a hilarious and stimulating journey through the world of books. An absolute treasure of a book for children from 3 - 7 years.' (Publisher's blurb)
9 9 y separately published work icon Kisses for Daddy Frances Watts , David Legge (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2005 Z1204052 2005 single work picture book children's

"When a grumbly Baby Bear refuses to give his father a goodnight kiss, their bedtime routine is transformed into a delightful game, as daddy imagines all the different sorts of kisses that other animal babies give their dads." (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 5 y separately published work icon Baby Boomsticks Margaret Wild , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2003 Z1063650 2003 single work picture book children's

Once upon a time in a teeny-tiny village, a teeny-tiny mum and a teeny-tiny dad have an enormous baby. They call him Baby Boomsticks! The other villagers and babies are scared of such a big baby, so Baby Boomsticks has to play all by himself. But one day Baby Boomsticks claps his hands like thunder, and rain falls and falls until the village is flooded. Oops! Can Baby Boomsticks save the day? 

- Publisher's blurb.
2 y separately published work icon ABC Book of Nursery Rhymes Kerry Argent (illustrator), Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Kim Gamble (illustrator), Wayne Harris (illustrator), Ann James (illustrator), Stephen Michael King (illustrator), David Legge (illustrator), Alison Lester (illustrator), Andrew McLean (illustrator), Patricia Mullins (illustrator), Kilmeny Niland (illustrator), Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Julie Vivas (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2002 9179141 2002 single work picture book children's

'Showcasing well-loved nursery rhymes such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and This Little Pig Went to Market, this collection is a fantastic addition for every library. It features work from some of Australia's favourite children's book illustrators including Kerry Argent, Jonathan Bentley, Kim Gamble, Wayne Harris, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, David Legge, Alison Lester, Andrew McLean, Patricia Mullens, Kilmeny Niland, Donna Rawlins and Julie Vivas.' (Publication summary)
2 2 y separately published work icon Tom Goes to Kindergarten Margaret Wild , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 1999 Z825552 1999 single work picture book children's "Tom can't wait to start kindergarten! At long last, the big day arrives, and Tom's whole family goes with him to kindergarten." (Source: Trove)
1 2 y separately published work icon Rise and Shine David Legge , David Legge (illustrator), New South Wales : Random House Australia , 1997 Z833746 1997 single work picture book children's
3 12 y separately published work icon Bamboozled David Legge , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1994 Z917856 1994 single work picture book children's humour A young girl on her weekly visit to her grandad feels that there is something out of the ordinary but can't figure out what it is. Suggested level: junior.
1 2 y separately published work icon Nette Hilton's Would You? Would You? Nette Hilton , David Legge (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1992 Z837380 1992 single work picture book children's
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