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Jennifer Cossins Jennifer Cossins i(11623060 works by)
Born: Established: Tasmania, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Amazing Animal Journeys Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2022 24938005 2022 single work information book children's

'A beautifully illustrated title chock-full of fascinating animal facts from our bestselling, CBCA award-winning Tasmanian children's author/illustrator, Jennifer Cossins, that focuses on 25 animal species from Australia and around the world with intriguing migration journeys.

'Did you know that Arctic terns have the longest migration of all birds, flying from the Arctic to Antarctica and back each year? Or that the wildebeest migration in east Africa is so vast it can be seen from outer space?

'Come along on these amazing animal journeys! Perfect for readers aged 7+ who delight in learning about the animal kingdom and the world around them.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Book of Curious Birds Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2021 22586848 2021 single work picture book information book children's

'Birds are curious creatures. From their unusual appearance to their unique behaviour, they really are one of the most fascinating species in the animal kingdom.

'In this book you'll find colourful feathers alongside peculiar beaks, beady eyes and funny-coloured feet. You'll read of dangerous birds, clever birds, fast birds, awkward birds, silly birds, massive birds and tiny birds. You'll laugh at their odd hairdos, marvel at their remarkable hunting skills and admire their wild mating dances. Most of all, you'll learn that birds are awesome and deserve our love, care and respect.' 

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19857614 2020 single work picture book children's

'From the Adelie penguin to the zigzag heron, this A-Z book is jam-packed with over 400 animal species and all kinds of interesting animal facts. A companion book to Jennifer Cossins' Ultimate Animal Counting Book, this one's for budding zoologists aged 5+.

'From the Adelie penguin to the zigzag heron, this A-Z book is jam-packed with over 400 animal species and all kinds of interesting animal facts.

'Discover why the American flamingo is pink, how emerald tree boas hunt their food, what a baby echidna is called and whether the dusky leaf money really has four stomachs.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Daddy Animal Book Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121628 2020 single work picture book children's

'Did you know that a daddy gorilla is called a silverback and a baby gorilla is called an infant? Or that a daddy turkey is called a gobbler and a baby turkey is called a poult?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Mummy Animal Book Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2020 18426229 2020 single work picture book children's

'Did you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick?

'The Mummy Animal Book is an adorable and informative picture book about mummy animals and their babies.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon A Flamboyance of Flamingos Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2019 17443019 2019 single work picture book children's

'A colourful compendium of collective nouns from the author of the bestselling 101 Collective Nouns, in a small, gifty 32-page hardback.

'A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A flamboyance of flamingos?

'Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with award-winning Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight children and adults alike.'   (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Ultimate Animal Counting Book Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2019 16637395 2019 single work picture book children's

'Can you count one blue whale? Probably.

'How about 16 lions? Or 44 penguins? Or 100 fairy flies?Join CBCA Award-winner Jennifer Cossins on an expedition through the animal kingdom, counting one to 100 and collecting fascinating animal facts along the way. Discover the colour of a zebra's skin under its stripes, how a tapir uses its nose as a snorkel when it swims, and that cranes are famous for their dancing!Beautifully illustrated with full-colour pictures of animals great and small, from all over the world - from the familiar wombat and sea turtle to the unusual gerenuk and caracal - The Ultimate Animal Counting Bookis an utter delight.' (Publication summary) 
 

1 y separately published work icon A-Z of Australian Animals Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2018 13576827 2018 single work picture book children's

'This exquisite full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us. On this expedition through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the Australia's rare and enchanting animals, from the gorgeous azure kingfisher and the sleepy koala, to the shy numbat and the friendly zebra finch.' (Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon 101 Collective Nouns Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2017 11623202 2017 single work picture book information book

'A tribe of kiwis? A smack of jellyfish? A wisdom of wombats?

'Come along an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, as well as a brief history of collective nouns, this book will delight children and adults alike.' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon The Baby Animal Book Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2017 11623140 2017 single work picture book information book children's

'What do you call a baby penguin?

'Or a baby owl?

'Or a baby platypus?

'Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins and find out! '  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A-Z of Endangered Animals Jennifer Cossins , Jennifer Cossins (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2017 11623079 2017 single work picture book information book children's

'This beautifully illustrated full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students alike with a keen interest in the world around us.

'On this journey through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the world's most beautiful, rare and endangered animals, from the majestic Amur tiger and the curious kakapo, to the misunderstood Tasmanian devil and the shy zebra duiker.

'Come on an illustrated expedition through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins.  (Publication summary)

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