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1 y separately published work icon Country Fay Muir , Sue Lawson , Cheryl Davison (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2024 27472489 2024 single work picture book children's 'Country is central to so much of First Nations Culture. It is past, present, future. Storytelling and song. Country is all of us. Country is you. Take a walk on Country. A delightful exploration of everything Country is.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Worm Book : Nature's Recyclers Karen Tayleur , Karen Tayleur (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2024 27407098 2024 single work picture book information book children's

'Worms are working for us day and night. They improve our soils by aerating and fertilising and they recycle our organic waste in the process.
Where would we be without them?

'The Worm Book introduces different types of worm: segmented worms, roundworms, ribbon worms and flatworms with all that is weird and wonderful and the crucial role they play in recycling organic waste.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon One Little Dung Beetle Rhian Williams , Heather Porter (illustrator), Mark Jackson (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2024 27180475 2024 single work picture book children's 'Follow along as One Little Dung Beetle counts all kinds of fascinating creepies and crawlies.'
 
1 y separately published work icon Listen Duncan Smith , Nicole Godwin , Jandamarra Cadd (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2023 26515352 2023 single work picture book children's 'Listen.
And you will hear the voices of Ancestors.
Speaking to us.
Guiding us.
Leading us on the path to knowledge of culture, of Country.
To reconciliation.
Listen.

'Listen encourages the reader to reflect on the importance of listening and truth-telling in response to Australia's complex history. The poetic writing style creates a rich and respectful text, and the bright colours inject a sense of joy into a text that explores what is often a painful history. The use of traditional First Nations techniques reinforces the longevity and importance of a culture that has lived on Australian land for over 65,000 years.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Frog Book : Nature's Alarm Sue Lawson , Sue Lawson (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2023 26042795 2023 single work information book children's 'Frogs are important to the health of the environment.
'Find out how they are nature’s alarm.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Last Man Out : A Portrayal of the Gallipoli Evacuation Louise Park , Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2023 25691475 2023 single work biography children's

'The evacuation from Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand troops was a logistically incredible undertaking. The exhausted young men were to slip away by ship in the dead of night.
But…
'Someone needed to remain behind to cover for their fellow soldiers. This was a mission that almost certainly meant death.
Would it be you?
Would you volunteer to be the last man out?

'And so, the rivalry begins. Who will be chosen to stay on until the end? Who will hold fast to the last to allow tens of thousands to slip away silently from Gallipoli? Only the fittest, the most gallant and capable will be chosen. The pick of the whole force, we are told. And the message is clear: the rear guard of honour will be killed or captured.

'The rear party, the most daring men of all, doomed. John Alexander Park grew up in England and served in Africa, the Afghan War, and the Boxer Rising before settling in Australia. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 sparked The Great War – or World War I. On 1st March 1915, John joined the Australian Army in Sydney and was promoted to Sergeant before being assigned to the 19th Battalion. He was 36 years old and a seasoned serviceman when he arrived at Gallipoli.

'And he was the last man out.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon What's the Big Idea : Australian Inventions That Changed the World Sue Lawson , Karen Tayleur , Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 24688536 2022 single work information book children's

'Australians are an inventive lot. From the innovative tools and equipment of our First Nations people to the pioneering solutions of colonial times and hi-tech minds of today, Australians have risen to the challenge of problem solving.

'Also, Vegemite. We can’t explain that but we love it anyway.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Peregrines in the City Andrew Kelly , Sue Lawson (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 24688491 2022 single work picture book children's

'Look up.

'There is wildness right in the heart of the city. High on the ledges of the tallest buildings, the peregrine and ticerel come to lay their eggs.

'The compelling story of these fierce, beautiful birds'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon An Important Message from Mr Beaky Cassie Leatham , Sue Lawson , Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 24688424 2022 single work picture book children's

'Meet Mr Beaky!

'He has an important message about what it means to be an Aboriginal person in Australia.

'Mr Beaky is blue and white, not green and yellow, but he is still a native bird.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Camp Canberra Krys Saclier , Cathy Wilcox (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669928 2022 single work picture book children's

'The students of Mount Mayhem Primary are on their school trip to Canberra. 

Their teacher, Ms Sparks says they will visit places of National Significance and learn about Australian History and Government.

Who knew Canberra could be so interesting!(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon We Are Australians Duncan Smith , Nicole Godwin , Jandamarra Cadd (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669865 2022 single work picture book children's 'For those born in Australia, it’s easy to take citizenship and its responsibilities for granted. But there is much more to being an Australian citizen than having a passport and the right to vote.'

 (Publication summary)

 
 
1 y separately published work icon Our Library Donna Rawlins , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669531 2022 single work picture book children's 'Join Suzy and the children for a week of busy, bouncy, noisy, wiggly-jiggly, friendly fun.
'Which day is your favourite library day? Come in. Everyone is welcome!' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon You Matter Sue Lawson , Sue Hindle , Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669242 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'You Matter - Be Your Own Best Friend will show you simple things you can do to help yourself feel better.

'It’s fun to use, easy to do, and you just might find it becomes your second-best friend.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Emergency! Emergency! : Vehicles To The Rescue Rhiân Williams , Tom Jellett (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23668991 2022 single work picture book children's 'A delightful picture book about the people who keep us safe and the vehicles getting them where they need to be.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Spike Surfs Robert Lorenzon , Robert Lorenzon (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23437992 2022 single work picture book children's

'Hi, my name is Spike.

'When Rob chose me at the lost dogs home, he didn’t know I was going to become a surfing champion. Find out how I did it.

'A story of friendship and devotion.'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon The Accidental Penguin Hotel Andrew Kelly , Dean Jones (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2021 22438432 2021 single work picture book children's 'The little penguins come to the rich waters of the bay to hunt, but they don’t stay. There is no place to build a home. So they travel far, back to their island. What will it take for one little penguin to make the bay his home?' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Nestling Cockatoos : The Story of Squeak and Squawk Angela Robertson-Buchanan , Angela Robertson-Buchanan (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2021 21556141 2021 single work picture book children's 'Have you ever met a sulphur-crested cockatoo?  They are as intelligent as a toddler and can live up  to 90 years of age. Squeak and Squawk were rescued when their  tree-hollow home was cut down. They were only two weeks old. You will fall in love with these clever cockies.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Earth Matters : Loving Our Planet Carole Wilkinson , Hilary Cresp (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2021 20981219 2021 single work picture book children's

'The Earth’s climate is changing. It’s getting hotter. In Australia over the past 50 years, maximum temperatures have been creeping higher. There have been record droughts, floods and bushfires. Why is this happening and what can we do to stop it getting worse? ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Show Me the Money Sue Lawson , Karen Tayleur (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2020 19908563 2020 single work information book children's 'The next time you hand over your money, take a moment to really look at that coin or note. Why is there a clear strip on each note? Who are those people and what’s their story? And what’s the deal with the Queen? Learn about who and what is on Australian money in Show Me The Money.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Vote 4 Me Krys Saclier , Cathy Wilcox (illustrator), Clifton Hill : Wild Dog Books , 2020 19702883 2020 single work picture book children's

'The students of Mount Mayhem primary school are fed up. Their uniform is hideous, the tuckshop sells only healthy food, and the sports cupboard is empty.

'It’s time to find a leader who will speak on their behalf. But who will it be? They need an election!

'Fortunately Ms Sparks is an expert on preferential voting. Voting has never been so much fun.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)
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