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Philip Bunting Philip Bunting i(10284446 works by)
Gender: Male
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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 World’s Most F̶e̶a̶r̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ Atrocious Animals Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2023 25995180 2023 single work information book children's

'The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)

'This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! 

'The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures!' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon The World’s Most F̶e̶a̶r̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ Atrocious Animals Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2023 25995180 2023 single work information book children's

'The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)

'This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! 

'The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures!' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Democracy! Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2023 25422367 2023 single work information book children's

'What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.

'But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world.

'The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author–illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra.

'Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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