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6 y separately published work icon The Gentle Genius of Trees Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2021 20977020 2021 single work picture book children's

'What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon Give Me Some Space! Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2020 19894574 2020 single work picture book children's

'Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in Space? And did she remember to feed Neil the goldfish?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

5 y separately published work icon Another Book about Bears Laura Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2018 21922754 2018 single work picture book children's

'Ever wondered why there are so many books about bears? Discover the grizzly truth in this bear-all account.

'Bears are tired. Sick and tired. And just when they are in the middle of something really good—like sleeping, snoozing or napping—too many storybooks mean they have to stop what they are doing—that is sleeping—and get up and be part of a story. Every story. Well, the bears have had enough. They are going on strike. This hilarious book looks at some alternatives for all the parts bears play in stories. But what sort of animal could be... just right?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

5 1 y separately published work icon Who Am I? Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2020 18929303 2020 single work picture book children's

'Am I my body? Am I my mind? Who am I? Take a trip into deepest inner space to answer one of life's biggest questions. This is a book for anyone who has ever paused to wonder exactly who is wondering.'(Publication summary)

9 1 y separately published work icon Room on Our Rock Kate Temple , Jol Temple , Terri Rose Baynton (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 12314708 2018 single work picture book children's

'Two seals are perched on a rock. When others need shelter, do they share it? Room on Our Rock celebrates the truth that there are two sides to every story. This clever picture book has one story that can be read two different ways. When read from front to back, the seals believe there is definitely no room on their rock for others. But when the book is read from back to front, the seals welcome others to shelter on their rock. A heartwarming story about sharing and compassion.' (Publication summary)

4 1 y separately published work icon Three Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17213010 2019 single work picture book children's

'One, two, three... One, two, three... Every day was a skip and a hop for Three. He was happy to walk from here to there, wherever his nose led, or wherever his legs took him... all the way to new friends.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

6 y separately published work icon How Did I Get Here? Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2018 14071073 2018 single work picture book children's

'The (unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us. Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of time (in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast!) A hilarious, and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more questions than it answers.'  (Publication summary)

4 y separately published work icon The Very Sleepy Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 10954204 2017 single work picture book children's

'On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks

'A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox

'But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late

'Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate!

'The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with…' (Publication summary)

6 2 y separately published work icon The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9946445 2016 single work picture book children's fantasy

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Rainbow Bear Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 15500505 2018 single work picture book children's

'Bear likes to dive into the deep blue ocean, blowing bubbles and turning somersaults. He wakes with the sun and sleeps with the moon. 

'One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed. Is Bear dreaming? Or are two cheeky polar bear cubs responsible?'   (Publication summary)

2 3 y separately published work icon Snail and Turtle Rainy Days Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9462296 2016 single work picture book children's

'It's a rainy day and Turtle loves to splish, splosh, splash through the puddles. 'Good morning, Snail!' he cries. But Snail doesn't feel like coming out of his shell. Turtle waits patiently and creates a beautiful shelter for his friend from the rainy days. Maybe Snail and the sun will come out tomorrow...' (Publication summary)

6 5 y separately published work icon The Very Noisy Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8404197 2015 single work picture book children's

'The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back!

'There is music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?' (Publication summary)

2 3 y separately published work icon My Dad Is a Giraffe Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8755680 2015 single work picture book children's

'Is your dad big and tall, gentle and fun? Can you climb up his legs, over his head, slide down his neck and ride on his back? Maybe your dad is a giraffe!' (Publication summary)

4 3 y separately published work icon The Very Brave Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 6189565 2013 single work picture book children's

'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. ' (Publisher's blurb)

8 5 y separately published work icon The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press Scholastic Press , 2012 Z1868188 2012 single work picture book children's 'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for - a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud' (Libraries Australia).
2 4 y separately published work icon Snail and Turtle are Friends Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2014 6486212 2014 single work picture book children's

'Snail and Turtle are friends. They are different from each other. Sometimes they like the same things, sometimes not. But they always like doing things together. A delightful story of friendship from the best-selling Stephen Michael King. ' (Publication summary)

2 4 y separately published work icon A Bear and a Tree Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2012 Z1844960 2012 single work picture book children's

'Ren knows that it's almost time for Bear's big sleep, but she needs just one more day with him.

'One day to explore the winter together - the last of the coloured leaves, the snow as it floats and swirls to the ground, the sun and the moon and the stars.

'One more day to play and dance and wonder.' (From the publisher's website.)

5 2 y separately published work icon The Very Itchy Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2010 Z1702046 2010 single work picture book children's

"There is just one creature bothing him: a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away, but Flea just won't leave him alone. When Bear finally gets rid of Flea, he finds that he misses him - and a new friendship is born." (Source: Trove)

5 12 y separately published work icon The Wrong Book Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press , 2009 Z1574687 2009 single work picture book children's

"Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story but he keeps getting interrupted by characters from other stories - a pirate, a queen, even some monsters. To get a chance to tell his story, he has to convince the others that they are in the wrong book." (Source: Trove)

10 10 y separately published work icon The Very Cranky Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2008 Z1517308 2008 single work picture book children's In the jingle jangle jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear. Can they cheer him up?
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