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Freya Blackwood Freya Blackwood i(A74295 works by)
Born: Established: 1975 Edinburgh,
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Scotland,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon The Garden of Broken Things Freya Blackwood , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2024 27652544 2024 single work picture book children's

'From award-winning creator Freya Blackwood comes a beautifully tender story about curiosity and the joy of listening.

'One day, curious Sadie follows a cat into the tangled vines behind the lonely house at Number 9, Ardent Street.

'Deep in the undergrowth, past all the twisted, rusted things, Sadie finds the cat sitting on the lap of a woman, bent with time and weariness.

'Sadie has found the Garden of Broken Things.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Complete Cleo Stories Libby Gleeson , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 26628977 2023 selected work children's fiction

'The complete Cleo collection in a beautiful hardback edition, starring a little girl with a big imagination, created by children's book legends Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood.

'Meet Cleo, the little girl with a big imagination, who solves problems in creative and delightful ways and always finds ways to have fun.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Baby Day Jane Godwin , Davina Bell , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 26209964 2023 single work picture book children's

'This delightful story from a winning team perfectly celebrates the joy and chaos of a baby-filled day!

'It's a busy day for baby in this darling, cheeky, charming board book.

Today is baby's birthday. Happy baby!

Here come baby's friends. Hello!

Shy baby.

Friendly baby.

Sunny baby. 

Strong baby.

'Who else will we meet?'(Publication summary)
3 y separately published work icon The Boy and the Elephant Freya Blackwood , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2021 22124294 2021 single work picture book children's

'The powerful new picture book from Greenaway Medallist and seven-time CBCA winner, Freya Blackwood

'The boy lives in a city, where everything is fast and loud. But amidst the bustle and the noise, the boy has a secret ...

'In the overgrown lot next to his apartment building, deep within the green, he has a friend.

'But one day progress arrives, bringing with it plans for something new, and the boy must find a way to save his friend before it's too late ...

'From award-winning illustrator and storyteller Freya Blackwood comes a magical and tender wordless picture book about the world we live in and our ability to change it.' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon The Unwilling Twin Freya Blackwood , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2020 20732940 2020 single work picture book children's

'Jules and George are the same in every way.

'It is quite impossible to tell them apart.

'Like all twins, Jules and George do everything together. But after a long, hot day at the beach, even twins sometimes disagree ...' (Publication summary)
3 1 y separately published work icon The Tiny Star Mem Fox , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 17342259 2019 single work picture book children's

'Once upon a time, although this happens all the time, a tiny star fell to earth . . .

'This touching and timeless story combines, for the first time, the talents of world-renowned author Mem Fox with the heartwarming illustrations of Freya Blackwood. These two luminaries craft a truly unique and moving story about the journey of life, to be cherished and shared for generations to come.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Birthday Baby Jane Godwin , Davina Bell , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 13968035 2018 single work picture book children's

'Today is baby's birthday. Here come baby's friends. Hello! Shy baby. Friendly baby. Sunny baby. Lazy baby. Who else will we meet? This delightful story from a winning team perfectly captures a baby's birthday party.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Feather Margaret Wild , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 12569578 2018 single work picture book children's

'‘Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul’—Emily Dickinson

'This is a story about hope, kindness and redemption set in a grey dystopian world. When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognise its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather loses its radiance. The children take it home and care for it through the night. In the morning it is again radiant, and when they set it free it leaves behind the first signs of blue sky and colour. The ambiguous ending invites multiple interpretations about the effects of selflessness and kindness.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Snack Jan Ormerod , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2017 14770285 2017 single work picture book children's

'Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. 
'In The Snack Maudie is pernickety when it comes to setting up a morning tea spread with Bear. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Cleo Stories Book Bag Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 12887023 2017 selected work children's fiction
1 1 y separately published work icon The Great Rabbit Chase Freya Blackwood , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11532361 2017 single work picture book children's

'Gumboots is a beautiful pet rabbit, but he likes to escape. A story that celebrates what it means to live in a community and a reminder that life is full of surprises.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Great Rabbit Chase Freya Blackwood , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 10321170 2017 single work picture book children's
7 3 y separately published work icon Molly and Mae Danny Parker , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9920178 2016 single work picture book children's

'Friendship is like a train journey.

'There are happy moments, boring moments and exciting moments.

'There is anger and loneliness, and there is forgiveness, and the thread of friendship runs through everything, like rail tracks through the countryside.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Hattie Helps Out Jane Godwin , Davina Bell , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2016 9228502 2016 single work picture book children's

'Hattie is the perfect helper. Or so she thinks! An endearing picture book that any child - and parent - will relate to.

'It's a busy day at Hattie's house. There's a lot to do before Dad's birthday party.

'Hattie is being very helpful, until it's time for her afternoon nap.

'Hattie's not even sleepy! But Mama looks tired. Very tired...

'A delightfully funny story about a little girl with big ideas, from a winning combination of creators.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Bike Ride Jan Ormerod , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 10186688 2016 single work picture book children's

'Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. In The Bike Ride, Maudie’s endless planning is as tiring as the bike ride itself.' (Publication summary)
1 A Pet Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), 2015 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: The Cleo Stories : A Friend and a Pet 2015;
1 A Friend Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), 2015 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: The Cleo Stories : A Friend and a Pet 2015;
1 2 y separately published work icon The Cleo Stories : A Friend and a Pet Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 9003244 2015 selected work picture book children's (taught in 1 units)

'In this delightful companion to The Cleo Stories: The Necklace and the Present, Cleo comes up with ingenious ways to make a new friend and find a pet.

'Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there's nothing to do but count raindrops - or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the next story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected.

'Two more endearing stories about Cleo, the little girl with a big imagination who always finds a way to have fun, from the creators of The Cleo Stories: The Necklace and the Present.' (Publication summary)
7 4 y separately published work icon Perfect Danny Parker , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2015 8935504 2015 single work picture book children's

'Perfect captures the simplicity, spontaneity and freedom of an idyllic childhood, while Freya Blackwood's paintings of the three children roaming a rolling beach side idyll capture the light - and even the smell and feel - of a perfect summer day.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Go to Sleep, Jessie! Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2015 8034069 2015 single work picture book children's

'If only Jessie would lie down. If only she would go to sleep. But nothing will settle her ... except maybe a little sisterly know-how.' (Publication summary)
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