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1 y separately published work icon The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue Jodie McLeod , Eloise Short (illustrator), New South Wales : Wollemi Press , 2023 27605252 2023 single work picture book children's

'What happens when the one thing that makes you special is stolen? Join the Black Cockatoo in this fun, read-aloud adventure through the Australian bush as she searches for her missing feather... and discovers what's truly important.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Incredible True Story of Sparky the Wonder Puppy Craig Sheather , Eloise Short (illustrator), Sydney : Australian Geographic Pty. Ltd , 2021 25829214 2021 single work picture book children's 'This stunning children's picture book tells the true story of Sparky, an amazing dog who survived the devastation of the Australian bushfires 2019-20. The Wild family adopted Sparky at Christmas time, and when they were forced to evacuate just a few days later, Sparky was lost in the Tintaldra bushland. When the Wild family return to find their home destroyed by the fire, their spirits are buoyed when their scrappy puppy emerges from the smoky surroundings. This meaningful book has been written and illustrated to help children to understand and discuss traumatic events such as bushfires and other natural disasters. It comes with support from child psychologists who recognise the comfort and encouragement it will provide for kids, with one quarter of the print run being donated to children and their families in the Upper Murray region.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Sparky the Wonder Puppy Craig Sheather , Eloise Short (illustrator), Sydney : Australian Geographic Pty. Ltd , 2021 21475227 2021 single work picture book children's

'This stunning children's picture book tells the true story of Sparky, an amazing dog who survived the devastation of the Australian bushfires 2019-20.

'The Wild family adopted Sparky at Christmas time, and when they were forced to evacuate just a few days later, Sparky was lost in the Tintaldra bushland. When the Wild family return to find their home destroyed by the fire, their spirits are buoyed when their scrappy puppy emerges from the smoky surroundings.

'This meaningful book has been written and illustrated to help children to understand and discuss traumatic events such as bushfires and other natural disasters. It comes with support from child psychologists who recognise the comfort and encouragement it will provide for kids, with one quarter of the print run being donated to children and their families in the Upper Murray region.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lilah the Lyrebird Jodie McLeod , Eloise Short (illustrator), Petersham : King Street Press , 2020 21056368 2020 single work picture book children's 'When Lilah the lyrebird refuses to sing, Leonard tries to find a miracle to inspire her. Will Leonard help Lilah find her voice? Or does the bushfire break her silence?
 
'Join this Blue Mountains bird in her sing-song adventure to save their bushland home and discover ​the truth about herself...' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Leonard the Lyrebird Jodie McLeod , Eloise Short (illustrator), Petersham : King Street Press , 2018 15406655 2018 single work picture book children's

'Leonard is friends with everyone, and boy can he sing! But will his singing talents impress the one friend he really wants? In a story about friendship, bravery and being yourself, join this charismatic bird as he searches for the song that will change his life…'  (Publication summary)
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