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1 y separately published work icon Birdie Lights up the World Alison McLennan , Alison McLennan (illustrator), Wollombi : Exisle Publishing , 2023 26051863 2023 single work picture book children's 'Birdie the penguin believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. Her zoo friends believe this too. In this sensitively illustrated story, featuring a cast of zoo animals, Birdie the penguin has a special role to play. Until one day she gets sick and discovers that perhaps her role was not as important as she thought. She and her friends discover that the world can light itself up at night without Birdie's song. Birdie begins to question what her purpose is. She tries to learn the jobs the other animals do, without success. She feels lost and confused until her zoo friends help her realize her true purpose.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Great and Small Alison McLennan , Kingston : Storytorch Press , 2022 24570212 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'For a tiny unicorn, Eunice has big dreams. She really wants to compete in the Great Unicorn Games, but even with all the effort and practice she can muster, she’s just no competition for all these able-bodied athletes. That’s when the most wonderful idea turns into a truly great reality. A celebration of universal design and our unique abilities, Great and Small celebrates what unifies us - our glorious diversity.'

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1 y separately published work icon Growing Pains Alison McLennan , Melissa Johns (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2021 20970163 2021 single work picture book children's

'When Finn’s family plant a tree in the back yard, he feels responsible for it and worries the tree is cold, hungry or lonely. He tries to share his breakfast with the tree, offers it his scarf, and spends the afternoon keeping it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. It occurs to him that his tree is outside in the dark, every night!

'When he sees the tree is standing tall and brave in the moonlight and doesn’t seem afraid, Finn is inspired to be brave as well. Finn’s kindness and curiosity end up helping him to overcome his fear of the dark.'

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1 y separately published work icon Hotel for Bees Alison McLennan , Erin Dunne (illustrator), Brisbane : State Library of Queensland , 2020 20938123 2020 single work picture book children's 'Benji is scared of bees. His big sister, Charlotte, wants to teach him all about how special bees are. Together, they make a plan that might just change Benji's mind.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Flood In The Village Alison McLennan , Indooroopilly : Library For All Limited , 2019 18885950 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'The village is flooding! Adrian, Amaya and their parents must walk to higher ground to stay safe. This is an informative graphic novel about floods for 8 to 12 year old readers, from Library For All's Natural Hazards series. Every book purchased helps Library For All make a difference to the lives of children around the world.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Is It Ice Cream Yet? Alison McLennan , Diego Barbosa (illustrator), Indooroopilly : Library For All Limited , 2019 18885818 2019 single work picture book children's

'Ben and Nan want some ice cream but there's none at the store. They'll have to make some! This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.' (Publication summary)
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