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Lesley Gibbes Lesley Gibbes i(6491541 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Dinosaur Dads to the Rescue Lesley Gibbes , Marjorie Crosby-Fairall (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26042311 2023 single work picture book children's

'Three dino eggs are all ready to hatch as their dino dads watch over the batch. Out of the blue, a volcano rumbles. As the earth shakes, away the eggs tumble! Off they go! Off they go! Off they go! Run! Quick! Come along for the egg rescue fun!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dinosaur Dads Lesley Gibbes , 2021 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021- 26042271 2021 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon Dinosaur Dads Lesley Gibbes , Marjorie Crosby-Fairall (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21863088 2021 single work picture book children's

'The dinosaur kids fight and grumble until, an earthshaking STOMP echoes over the hill. Get ready, get set, for daddies galore. Here they come! Here they come! Here they come... ROAR!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Three Little Mermaids Lesley Gibbes , Lisa Stewart (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 17457665 2020 single work picture book children's

'Under the rock shelf, through ribbons of weed,
Across the sandbar, where the stingrays feed,
Over the coral, lit bright by the sun,
Three little mermaids begin to have fun.

'Follow three little mermaids as they dart and twirl under the sea, and find out what happens when they come across a SHARK!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Searching for Cicadas Lesley Gibbes , Judy Watson (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2019 15944298 2019 single work picture book children's

'This lovely story about a child and their grandfather searching for cicadas is part of the award-winning narrative nonfiction Nature Storybooks series.

In the summertime, Grandpa and I go cicada-watching. We put our camping gear into my wagon and walk down to the local reserve. Last year we saw five Green Grocers, three Yellow Mondays and one Floury Baker. Can we find the rare Black Prince this year? This heartwarming nonfiction picture book is written by award-winning author Lesley Gibbes and gorgeously illustrated by Judy Watson.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 The Flu i "If your nose is full of sneezes,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 104-105)
1 Fairy Wings i "Fairy wings are magical things,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 99)
1 Little Snail i "Little snail, you won't stay put,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 98)
1 I Love Dogs i "I love dogs, playful and fizzy,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 94-95)
1 Rainbow Light i "When sunshine lights a rainy sky,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 91)
1 Stormy Weather i "Drip, drip, drip, drop,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 90-91)
1 Race Cars i "Race cars wait, at the line,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 70-71)
1 Ka-boom! i "Cuthbert McCready was terribly greedy,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 42-43)
1 School Day i "Alarm clock rings. No time to rest.", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 36-37)
1 Who Am I? i "I never bark or squeak or neigh,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 32)
1 My Brother Jim i "This is my big brother Jim,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 22-23)
1 Fruit Salad i "Pineapple, mangoes, ripe bananas,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 8-9)
1 y separately published work icon Bouncing Bouncing Little Joeys Lesley Gibbes , Doris Chang (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2017 11635098 2017 single work picture book children's

'In this delightful Australian Christmas story, a group of little joeys - a red kangaroo, a numbat and a rock wallaby - are decorating the Christmas tree and getting ready for Santa's arrival. This simple but charming verse from CBCA Honour Book author Lesley Gibbes is brought to life by newcomer Doris Chang's adorable and contemporary watercolour illustrations.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Fluke Lesley Gibbes , Michelle Dawson (illustrator), Adelaide : Working Title Press , 2017 11617405 2017 single work picture book children's

'In 2012 a Southern right whale gave birth to a calf in Sydney Harbour. It was the third time in recorded history that a Southern right whale had been born in the harbour. The mother and calf stayed in the sheltered waters of the city’s inlets and bays for several months before heading south to the Antarctic waters. The people of Sydney were entranced by the presence of these whales so close to the city. Since then there have been numerous other sightings of whale calves in Sydney waters, including one which was found nestling next to a boat after being separated from its mother. '

'The story of Fluke is based on these events. '  (Publication Summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Fizz and the Handbag Dognapper Lesley Gibbes , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2016 9510596 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'In Book Four of this hilarious and action-packed series for newly confident readers, can Fizz find a way to save himself and his sister from the clutches of the Handbag Kidnapper in his most dangerous case yet?

'Meet Fizz - the daring dog detective!

'Fizz has solved his first real case as an undercover police dog, but his next assignment is about to get personal. Two handbag dogs have been kidnapped at red-carpet events in Sunnyvale City, and now there's another victim: Fizz's sister Crystal! Sergeant Stern sends Fizz, Remi and Amadeus undercover as dog models at the spectacular Shrill Alarm Collar launch. And in order to catch the culprit in the act, Fizz is going to be the bait!' (Publication summary)

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