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- y Dear Robin, Letters to Robin Klein Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988 Z832234 1988 single work correspondence children's Excerpts from letters from children to Robin Klein. The book is illustrated with children's drawings. Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988
- y Baby Animals Kathie Atkinson (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988 Z832249 1988 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988
- y Bush Animals Kathie Atkinson (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988 Z832294 1988 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1988
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Stones of Fire
North Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1989
Z231782
1989
single work
children's fiction
children's
adventure
fantasy
'When Japara and Wahn set off with Guruk to search for a missing uncle, they know little about the secret he has uncovered. Dark forces work against them as they are drawn deeper into the mystery of the Stones of Fire.'
Source: Google Books.
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 - y At the Beach Kathie Atkinson (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 Z832399 1989 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989
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Fire-Engine Lil
Andrew McLean
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1989
Z832408
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'Old fire-engine Lil is still keen to fight fires, but these days she usually sits in the station while the smart modern engines do all the work. But one day there is an emergency at Brown’s Farm, and Lil is the only one who can help. Will she get there in time to save the farmhouse and all the people and animals?
'Fire Engine Lil addresses the serious topic of bush fires in a way that is just right for young children. '
Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 -
y
In the Backyard
Kathie Atkinson
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1989
Z832411
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'One of a series, this book introduces children to the world of Australian animals and the varied habitats they call home: from backyard to beach, from damp rain forest to dry outback.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 - y In the Old Gum Tree In the Old Gum Tree : Nursery Rhymes and Verse for Little Kids Cathy Wilcox (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 Z857772 1989 selected work poetry children's This work is a collection of traditional English nursery rhymes and Australian verse. Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989
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Boris and Borsch
Cathy Wilcox
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1990
Z912757
1990
single work
picture book
children's
humour
'Boris and Borsch are teddy bears. Boris is scruffy and ready for action. Borsch is neat and peaceful.
'Eugene and Patrick are cousins. Eugene is a cherub. Patrick is a wild buccaneer.
'When Boris is given to Eugene, and Borsch to Patrick, the bears have a hard time until they find out where they really belong.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990 - y Little Ho and the Golden Kites Pat Reynolds (illustrator), North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990 Z829741 1987 single work picture book children's 'It's the day of the Golden Kites. Little Ho travels to the Palace Gardens to watch the noblemen fly their magnificent kites. When the Great Lord Emperor comes to choose the best one, Little Ho dares to produce his own small kite. Will the soldiers strike him down? But the boy's courage and love of life win him a surprising new friend.' (Source: Bookseller's website) North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990
- y Tom's Friend Pat Reynolds (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990 Z829762 1990 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990
- y Outback Animals Kathie Atkinson (illustrator), North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990 Z837365 1990 single work picture book children's North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1990
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WildGame
North Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1991
Z273605
1991
single work
novel
science fiction
young adult
Macka plays the WildGame at the VideoZone and suddenly a holographic animal comes to life from the screen. The animal is a survivor of an endangered species and Macka's encounter with this creature will force her to make some hazardous choices. Can she save the video marsupial from extinction by returning it to its habitat? And will Macka survive if she enters the game?
"Recommended for readers aged 10-14" -- Back cover.
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 -
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Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
(illustrator),
London
:
Simon and Schuster
,
1990
Z837057
1990
single work
picture book
children's
'Unbeknownst to each of his owners, Sid the cat lives with six different people on the same street. By doing so, he's able to get six different dinners every night! He also answers to six names, sleeps in six beds, and maintains six different personalities.
All is perfect for Sid - until the day he catches a dreadful cough. Then it is off to the vet not once, but six times! Inga Moore's humorous illustrations capture Sid's sly nature.' (Publication summary)
Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 - y Oh Kipper! North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z837213 1991 single work picture book children's Sonja and Kipper are friends and they get on well enough most of the time. But Kipper is young and full of beans and likes to race around and play. Sonja likes to think and draw and take things slowly. One day Kipper runs away, but he and Sonja soon find out how much they need each other. North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
- y Annabel Abroad North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z837309 1991 single work children's fiction children's adventure historical fiction humour North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
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Treasure Island
North Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1991
Z837452
1991
single work
non-fiction
children's
'A tour of a unique Australian island in the company of Kathie and Harry Butler.
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 - y In the Rainforest Kathie Atkinson (illustrator), North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z838362 1991 single work picture book children's North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
- y Matilda and the Dragon Bettina Guthridge (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z849135 1991 single work picture book children's adventure Matilda creeps out of bed one night, falls down a hole in the road, and meets a dragon, together with whom she goes adventuring. Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
- y The Sparrows and the Spies Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z849156 1991 single work children's fiction children's mystery Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
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The Magnificent Nose and Other Marvels
North Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1991
Z834250
1991
selected work
children's fiction
children's
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991
'Five marvellous stories about some very resourceful children and their adventures in the wide world: Meet Lindalou, who makes a wondrous flying boat and sails to Kathmandu, timid Andy Umm, who talks to animals and tames a lion, curious Ferdinand, who cures the prime minister with the help of his magic spectacles, Ignatius Binz, whose magnificent nose picks up the faintest whiff of danger, Valentina Lookwell, who paints people as they really are, Wendelin B. Wordforce, who writes down their stories and Aristan, the magic spider, as golden as a dab of butter, who befriends them all' (Source: publisher's website).
- y Imagine Alison Lester (illustrator), Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 Z832405 1989 single work picture book children's This book observes a young girl and boy at play. They imagine a whole list of scenarios ranging from the jungle to crossing the icecaps to the ocean. Their final scenario is their very own play house complete with a cat on the bed and a dog at the door. The written text is enriched by very detailed illustrations. (Source: Book) St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1992
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Magic Beach
Alison Lester
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1990
Z832921
1990
single work
picture book
children's
'Visit a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Visit Magic Beach, where adventure begins. . . ' (Publication summary)
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 - y My Farm Alison Lester (illustrator), New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z833201 1992 single work picture book children's Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea. This is her story of a memorable year, the year of the palomino pony. New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1992
- y The Tankermen North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z834436 1992 single work children's fiction children's science fiction A fantasy adventure about sinister Tankermen who take people prisoner and pump poison into Sydney's drains. North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992
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Blue Skies, Green Days
North Sydney
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1992
Z837141
1992
single work
children's fiction
children's
'is is Skye’s story about her holiday in the bush, told day-by-day like a diary. lt’s full of things she found, and details of the animals and plants she saw, so it’s like a scrapbook. It also shows how to make environmentally-friendly arts and crafts, as she did, so it’s an unusual kind of activity book, too. Blue Skies, Green Days brings together the natural world and the creative arts in a fresh and appealing way.' (Publication summary)
North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 - y Titans! North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z837270 1992 single work children's fiction children's When twelve-year-old Jason opens his bedroom door to a group of tiny extraterrestrials, his life changes, and through helping his new allies he finds a way to cope with the absence of his mother and the death of his father. North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992
- y Birdstone Summer North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z837294 1992 single work children's fiction children's North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992
- y Victoria's Market Andrew McLean (illustrator), North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z837609 1992 single work picture book children's Every Saturday Victoria and her dad do their shopping at the Queen Victoria Market. But one day they get separated and they see the market in different ways as they search for each other. North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992
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On Writing Books for Children
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1992
Z837624
1992
single work
criticism
'A practical guide to writing fiction, by an author who believes in giving children... books that they like. Books they can actually read, that have interesting stories, that will stick to their ribs and offer something for later. Jenny Wagner is famous for her books which are loved and read by children all over the world. The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek, John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat, Aranea, The Nimbin, and Message from Avalon are stories that linger in the mind, leaving plenty for later. Writing here for adults, Wagner explores the delicate business of distilling ideas and experience into potent stories for children. She discusses getting started; using your memories, and your knowledge of what it’s like to be a child; My writing with intensity; overcoming difficulties; creating convincing characters and dialogue; structuring stories; controlling the tone, rhythm and pace; instilling layers of meaning; using different points of view; sustaining credible fantasy; understanding the qualities of successful picture books; refining your style; dealing with publishers. "On writing hooks for children" admits that there are no rules, and no advice that fits all cases, but offers exercises and examples to elucidate many aspects of technique. This book will be of great value to new and experienced writers, and to anyone interested in good books for children.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1992 - y The Sparrows and the Circus North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z849249 1992 single work children's fiction children's mystery North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992
- y Eddy the Great St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z795621 1993 single work children's fiction children's St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993
- y Paper Chase : A Frantic Dash Around the World by Land, Sea and Air John Nicholson (illustrator), New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z837422 1993 single work picture book children's humour As Jack Livingstone is on his way to the store, the wind blows his mother's shopping list into the Murray River. Leaping on to a paddle-steamer, Jack sets out on a fantastic journey which takes him all over the world on many forms of transport, in pursuit of the elusive piece of paper. New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1993
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Home and Safe
Kathie Atkinson
(illustrator),
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1993
Z837455
1993
single work
picture book
children's
'"Home and Safe" is part of the "How Animals Live" series, a collection of photographic information books that takes a close-up view of the animal world. Each title looks at a different aspect of animal behaviour such as how they feed, where they make their homes, and how they protect themselves from their enemies, utilizing photographs of Australian animals in their natural habitats.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1993 -
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What's for Dinner?
Kathie Atkinson
(illustrator),
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1993
Z837458
1993
single work
picture book
children's
'Describes how various animals, including cats, mice, kangaroos, echidnas, bees, frogs, slugs, and crocodiles, obtain their food.'
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1993 - y Dog Tales Andrew McLean (illustrator), St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z837642 1993 single work picture book children's Looks at the daily life of five dogs. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993
- y Come the Terrible Tiger Kim Gamble (illustrator), St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z837879 1993 single work picture book children's St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993
- y Tangles St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z841330 1993 single work children's fiction children's When she takes money from her neighbor's wallet in order to buy a kitten, Sophie finds that she cannot live with the guilt. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1993
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Power and Glory
Geoff Kelly
(illustrator),
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1994
Z834187
1994
single work
picture book
children's
A boy wants to play with his exciting new video game but keeps being interrupted by members of his family who bring him back to reality. The interruptions are reflected in the on-going playing of the game.
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994 - y Radical Take-Offs St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994 Z271661 1994 selected work short story young adult St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994
- y The Prince of Kelvin Mall St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994 Z304686 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Mark is the Prince of Kelvin Mall, the biggest shopping complex in the world. By day he watches over the mall and its people. At night he rollerblades the mall, rich but lonely, until he meets a giant rat, and Julie and Irma. Together they fight to save each other and the mall from the night brigade. (Libraries Australia record). St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994
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The Book of Little Books
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1994
Z834421
1994
single work
non-fiction
children's
'This activity book includes 21 little books to make - for writing, drawing, colouring and having fun.'
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1994 -
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Flutter by, Butterfly
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1994
Z837801
1994
single work
children's
'Discusses the life cycle, behavior patterns, and habitats of the exotic beauties of the insect world that undergo a miraculous transformation before earning their wings.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1994 -
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Cat Goes to Sea
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1994
Z837822
1994
single work
picture book
children's
'When Cat goes to sea on a fishing boat named Snowflake, he meets the gruffest, grumpiest captain you could ever imagine. All day long, the captain bosses the crew around - ‘Scrub this, mend that, wash the other!’ When a wild storm hits the captain’s pig-headedness puts the boat and the crew at great risk. Can Cat’s quick thinking bring them all safely home?' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994 - y Snakes and Ladders : Poems About the Ups and Downs of Life Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1985 Z838005 1985 selected work poetry children's humour St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994
- y Rockhopper St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994 Z841321 1994 single work children's fiction children's St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1994
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The Best Thing
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1995
Z201194
1995
single work
novel
young adult
'Mel's life is chaotic. At school her ex-friends have ganged up on her, at home her parents have lost touch with her and each other. Pug is the only good thing - loving him, in his untidy room scented and shadowed by frangipani, she finds passionate fulfillment. But his world is so different from hers - can they possibly make it together? And can she let him in on her overwhelming secret? Learning to accept herself and him and the new life growing inside her is painful - but being Mel, she gives it everything she's got.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1995 - y Yikes! : In Seven Wild Adventures, Who Would You Be? Alison Lester (illustrator), New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1993 Z837885 1993 single work picture book children's St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1995
- y Ghost Train St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1995 Z822227 1995 single work children's fiction children's adventure humour St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1995
- y You Can Do Great Lettering New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1995 Z833073 1995 single work children's New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1995
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Cats' Whiskers
Andrew McLean
(illustrator),
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1995
Z833375
1995
single work
picture book
children's
Meet Monica, Max, Minerva, Lin, Roly and Jake - six characterful cats - and the children who live with them. Discover all the funny things they get up to, and follow the love story of Monica and Jake.
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1995 -
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Flight
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1995
Z838203
1995
single work
children's
'The history of man's earliest attempts to conquer the skies is described in a colour illustrated title from the new DISCOVERIES series, with double page units of a visual centrepiece focusing on key themes.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1995 - y Not a Nibble! Elizabeth Honey (illustrator), St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z927102 1996 single work picture book children's Holidays at the beach mean camping, swimming, finding crabs, feeding the seagulls, walking, reading... Everyone has plans for things to do. Susie wants to catch a fish, but some people just aren't lucky at fishing. What she's lucky at is something quite unexpected and wonderful. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996
- y Don't Pat the Wombat! St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z793729 1996 single work children's fiction humour children's (taught in 2 units) A story full of energy and imagination for anyone who has ever experienced the sometimes dubious thrills of a school camp. Do Not Pat the Wombat! St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996
- y The Way of the Birds : A Child and a Curlew Travel across the World Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z1010433 1996 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1996
- y Dead Sailors Don't Bite St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z832961 1996 single work children's fiction children's St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996
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Wrecked! : Mysteries and Disasters at Sea
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1996
Z833042
1996
single work
non-fiction
children's
'Fabulous treasure lost for 300 years; mutineers chained to the ship's deck; a rescue on horseback; bodies vanished in a blowhole. These extraordinary stories of danger and heroism at sea chart the extremes of human experience. For primary and secondary school students. Covered in adhesive plastic. Shipwreck stories and miraculous rescues After long months of sailing across the oceans, navigating by sun and stars, there on the horizon is the new land. But wild seas, jagged rocks and coral reefs snared many a ship before it could reach safety. How many people drowned when the Cataraqui smashed into rocks off King Island? Find out how the 'graveyard' and treasure of the Batavia was uncovered after 300 years; how Captain Bligh and his castaways suffered in an open boat after the mutiny on the Bounty; how two people survived the wreck of the Loch Ard when everyone else perished. Did Eliza Fraser owe her life to the Aborigines? How do you explain the ancient wreck before the arrival of Captain Cook? Unbelievable but true, these extraordinary stories of disaster and rescue at sea chart the extremes of human experience - from brutality and madness to heroic courage and endurance.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1996 - y Alice and Aldo Alison Lester's ABC Alison Lester (illustrator), St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z833480 1996 single work picture book children's Labelled pictures of things beginning with each letter of the alphabet surround illustrations showing a young girl and her toy donkey. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996
- y Splashback : A Great Greasy Journey St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z841324 1996 single work children's fiction children's Ned finds himself on board a whaling ship and travels across time to discover his real family. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996
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Reptiles
Allen E. Greer
(editor),
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1996
Z847306
1996
single work
information book
children's
'A brilliant introduction to the world of reptiles: turtles and tortoises, crocodiles, lizards and snakes, and an ancient living species - the tuatara. Take a close look at the lives of lizards and snakes. How does a snake swallow a wild pig? When does a lizard lose its tail? How does a fringe-toed lizard run on hot sand?
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1996
Discoveries is a dynamic reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations and photographs and lively text encourage children to discover more about the world around them. With a four-page fold-out in each title.' (Publication summary) -
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Mammals
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1996
Z847497
1996
single work
children's
'This book has a lot of illustrations and some real photographs on the pages. I would use this book for a science center. Ages- 3-6+ ' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1996 -
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What Do You Think, Feezal?
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1997
Z793686
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
humour
'A funny modern princess-in-a-tower story about a poor little rich girl, some rotten robbers, a Harley Davidson motorbike, family, friendship, money, computers, books and babysitters. It's also about wanting a dog.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1997 - y When Frank was Four Alison Lester (illustrator), Rydalmere : Hodder Headline Australia , 1994 Z837855 1994 single work picture book children's Describes the new accomplishments and experiences of seven children from the time they are one-year-olds until they reach the age of seven. London : Allen and Unwin , 1997
- y Bibs and Boots Alison Lester (illustrator), Melbourne : Viking Kestrel , 1989 Z832312 1989 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1997
- y Crashing and Splashing Alison Lester (illustrator), Melbourne : Viking Kestrel , 1989 Z832315 1989 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1997
- y Bumping and Bouncing Alison Lester (illustrator), Victoria : Viking Kestrel , 1989 Z832321 1989 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1997
- y The Quicksand Pony St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1997 Z829053 1997 single work children's fiction children's adventure Biddy has to abandon her pony Bella when she becomes trapped in quicksand, but somehow the pony escapes and Biddy's subsequent search for Bella leads her to an exciting discovery. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1997
- y Happy and Sad Alison Lester (illustrator), Melbourne : Viking Kestrel , 1988 Z832318 1988 single work picture book children's Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1997
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Nudes & Nikes : Champions and Legends of the First Olympics
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1997
Z835639
1997
single work
children's
'The ancient Olympics were a religious festival as much as a sporting competition. The Games at Olympia honored Zeus, the ruler of heaven, and Nike, the goddess of victory. Nudes and Nikes gives the history of this event that has occurred every four years for the past 1,200 years.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1997 - y Fiddle-Back St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 Z795095 1998 single work children's fiction humour children's adventure This sequel describes the holiday adventures of the Stella Street gang when they go camping in the Christmas holidays. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998
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Minton Goes Sailing
Anna Fienberg
,
Kim Gamble
,
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z668098
1998
single work
picture book
children's
'Minton the spotty salamander has leapt out of The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived to have his own adventures. Minton loves things that move—boats, planes, cars, and trucks. And he always finds just what he needs to make these vehicles. After each story, there are directions for making Minton’s favorite modes of transportation out of everyday kitchen materials such as margarine tubs, plastic bottles, corks, and skewers.
'Minton can’t wait to make a boat so that he and his friend Turtle can sail to an island on the horizon. There they meet Bouncer the acrobat, who has been stranded since she made the most gigantic, enormous jump and flew right out of the city and over the ocean.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1998 -
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Honey Sandwich
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1993
Z797991
1993
selected work
poetry
children's
'Elizabeth Honey’s funny and accessible poems capture every day life in all its splendor from a child’s point of view. She takes as her subjects stick-loving dogs, messy siblings, beleaguered parents, kindly grandparents, and the wild boys down the street. And though many are silly, and a couple downright rude, taken together these poems exude enormous warmth and affection between young and old. The characters represented here are part of an extended family that we can all recognize and love.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 -
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Walking Through Albert
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z1008721
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Someone else was suddenly there with us, taking up the same chunk of space. Aargh, it was the most horrible feeling, like millions of ants rampaging under my clothes...
'What's going on in the house over the back? Ren and Lee are seriously spooked by all those flashes of past lives and leftover feelings - but Emma has to live there. An overdose of ghosts is bad enough. Add in a punk bride, a witch on L plates and a bunch of grown-ups who just don't believe what they see, and you've got big trouble.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 -
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Minton Goes Flying
Kim Gamble
(illustrator),
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z803970
1998
single work
picture book
children's
'Minton loves things that move - boats, planes, cars, trucks. And he finds just what he needs to make them. Since Bouncer the acrobat has lost her bounce, Minton makes and aeroplane to fly her all the way back to the city. After reading the story, you can make Minton's aeroplane for yourself. Anna Fienberg and Kim Gamble have made many well-loved books ,including The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived and the Tashi stories. You can sail the seas with Minton in Minton Goes Sailing.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 -
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First Day
Kim Gamble
(illustrator),
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z803976
1998
single work
picture book
children's
'An endearing picture book about six young children on their first day at school - delightfully illustrated by Kim Gamble. A story book for parents to read with young children about to begin school, or for older children to read when they are remembering their first days at school.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 -
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Mongrel Doggerel
Elizabeth Honey
(illustrator),
St Leonards
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z804423
1998
selected work
poetry
children's
'More exuberant, funny, naughty, thought-provoking poems for 7-11 year olds from the irrepressible Elizabeth Honey.' (Publication summary)
St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 - y Howard Florey : Miracle Maker New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1998 Z834841 1998 single work biography children's New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1998
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The Centre of Magic
New South Wales
London
:
UCL Press
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z834913
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
fantasy
'A power-hungry wizard has let loose the Wild Magic, and every creature in its path is transformed. An earl becomes a cat, a coachman turns into a ferret, the chancellor is suddenly a hobgoblin, even King Max begins to change. Will Floramonde ever be the same again? Princess Betony and Prince Basil are determined to find the wizard and rescue their country, braving wolves, giants and other dangers along the way. But they need help, and it comes from a surprising source.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales London : UCL Press Allen and Unwin , 1998 - y My Girragundji St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998 Z834922 1998 single work children's fiction children's humour (taught in 8 units) 'Alive with humour, this is the vivid story of a boy growing up between two worlds. With Girragundji, the little green tree frog, he finds the courage to face the Hairyman, the bullies at school, and also learns the lessons of manhood that his father teaches him. A young boy growing up in a large family and caught between Koori and white worlds, finds his attachment to a little tree frog gives him the courage to face his fears.' Source: Libraries Australia. St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1998
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Who's Running This Country? : Government in Australia
John Nicholson
(illustrator),
New South Wales
:
Allen and Unwin
,
1998
Z835351
1998
single work
non-fiction
children's
'Now in paperback, this is a clear, readable explanation of the machinery of government in Australia and of the people and processes involved, written for upper primary and lower secondary students but likely to prove valuable to many an adult as well.
'Who's Running This Country? explains how Australia is governed, why we have the system we do, how it works, and what changes are being discussed.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1998