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BiographyHistory

Philip Bunting is a children's author and illustrator. His picture books have been translated, and won awards. Originally from England, Philip is based in Queensland.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon The Very Hard Book Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 24794010 2022 single work picture book children's

'Can you ...

'Forget this line?

'Say the alphabet in a different order?

'Dig half a hole?

'This book asks you to imagine and think about some things. That sounds easy, right? Anyone can think stuff. You don't even need to be standing up. We shall see. Good luck.

'Metacognition is the act of thinking about thinking and forms the basis of all critical thought. It is also a concept that comes easily to children whose inquisitive nature makes them a natural at engaging in abstract questions and open-ended thinking. The Very Hard Book starts that 'thinking' journey and has a great deal of fun in the process.' (Publication summary)

2023 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated Book designed by Philip Bunting.
y separately published work icon The Marvellous Manner of Water Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24433340 2022 single work picture book information book children's

'Water is the stuff of life, none of us would be here without it. But what can we learn from it? Take a plunge into the big blue, to discover the life lessons water has to teach you.' (Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon The Marvellous Manner of Water Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24433340 2022 single work picture book information book children's

'Water is the stuff of life, none of us would be here without it. But what can we learn from it? Take a plunge into the big blue, to discover the life lessons water has to teach you.' (Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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