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Robyn Osborne Robyn Osborne i(6866754 works by)
Born: Established: Brisbane, Queensland, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Bruno the Boisterous Blue Dog from the Bush Robyn Osborne , John Phillips (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2018 14692246 2018 single work picture book children's

'Barefoot Bob and Bruno live together in a broken down barracks surrounded by the beautiful Aussie bush. Although they don’t have much in the bank, they are the best of buddies and life is bonzer. Then one day Bob hits the bonanza and everything changes. Without a backward glance, Bob and Bruno move to the big smoke. But is this fancy new life better than the one they had in the bush?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon My Dog Socks Robyn Osborne , Sadami Konchi (illustrator), Ormond : Ford Street , 2018 11571609 2018 single work picture book children's

'Join Socks in his secret world, where imagination rules and the everyday becomes extraordinary. While most people think Socks is just an ordinary dog, through a child’s eyes he becomes an enchanted character of many disguises – a chameleon who changes with his environment. One day he’s a contented cow rolling in grass, the next a sleek seal basking on rocks, or even a terrible tiger, sprinting from hunters and searching for prey. 

'Regardless of his many guises however, Socks offers a dog’s unconditional love and loyalty, for ‘when he is by my side, he is my best friend’. ' (Publication summary)
1 After Robyn Osborne , 2016 single work prose
— Appears in: Grieve : Stories and Poems for Grief Awareness Month 2016 2016;
1 1 y separately published work icon Midget Bones' Diary Robyn Osborne , Toronto : Puppy Care Education , 2014 9179686 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'The Year I Went From Shelter Oldie to my Forever Home My diary follows the trials and tribulations as I adjust to life outside the shelter that had been my home for many satisfying years. Being fostered and playing happy pet families was not something 'The Bones' had planned on. While you can indeed teach old dogs new tricks we don't take kindly to change. If this fostering business was not difficult enough for an aged terrier, I was far from pleased when a large and unwanted kennel companion from the shelter was soon to join me at my new abode. Life with my new humans was fraught with difficulties. Having been top dog at the shelter for many years, I was not accustomed to such close human interactions. It was going to be a year full of surprises and unexpected discoveries for the Bones.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Going Camping Robyn Osborne , Colin Stevens (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2014 6866823 2014 single work picture book children's

'Mum LOVES camping, however when she takes the family for a weekend in the bush, they are NOT HAPPY. The trip starts with sulky siblings, soggy tents and plenty of mayhem and mishaps. But then out comes the sun... An upbeat tale about family adventures,the great outdoors and of course CAMPING. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Family Robyn Osborne , Colin Stevens (illustrator), 2014 Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2014 6866788 2014 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon Going Fishing My Family Going Fishing Colin Stevens (illustrator), Robyn Osborne , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2014 6866743 2014 single work picture book children's

'Dad LOVES fishing, however when he takes the family for a day on the water they are NOT HAPPY. But as this chaotic romp shows, sometimes not getting your own way can turn out to be the most fun. A funny and inspirational story that celebrates families, fun and of course FISHING.' (Publication summary)
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