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'The king's battles with the dragon were always mighty and loud... CLING CLANG CLONG! ROAR! Boy lived in a silent world and couldn't hear the fighting. But Boy could see the fear around him... and how everyone would be much happier.' (Publication summary)
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Affiliation Notes
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Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability Profound deafness. Type of character Primary. Point of view Third person.
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Empathy Starts Early : 5 Australian Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity
2021
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— Appears in: The Conversation , 5 February 2021;'Early exposure to diverse story characters, including in ethnicity, gender and ability, helps young people develop a strong sense of identity and belonging. It is also crucial in cultivating compassion towards others.'
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Empathy Starts Early : 5 Australian Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity
2021
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— Appears in: The Conversation , 5 February 2021;'Early exposure to diverse story characters, including in ethnicity, gender and ability, helps young people develop a strong sense of identity and belonging. It is also crucial in cultivating compassion towards others.'
Awards
- 2018 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Three to 5 Years
- 2018 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Early Childhood
- 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Early Childhood
- 2018 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award — Picture Books
- 2017 winner Children's Peace Literature Award
