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Susan Hall Susan Hall i(A114649 works by)
Born: Established: 1961 ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1996
Heritage: English
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1 Lizzy's Thimble Susan Hall , 2021 single work short story
— Appears in: School Magazine. Orbit , October vol. 106 no. 9 2021; (p. 8-12)
1 y separately published work icon I Wish I Could Be a Superhero Susan Hall , Cheryl Westenberg (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2017 11571325 2017 single work picture book children's

'Wesley Wombat really wanted to be a superhero.

'‘If only I had superpowers like all my friends!’ he thought longingly.

'All of Wesley’s friends can do special things: the kangaroo can jump really high, the frilled lizard can make itself look big and scary, the ant can lift up things bigger than itself and the eagle can see things miles away … children will love lifting the flaps to reveal Wesley’s disastrous attempts to copy his friends!

'Feeling despondent, Wesley sets off to a bush birthday party, only to find his friends trapped in a burning shed. Then finally he discovers his very own superpowers – just in time!'  (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Rescue Ark Susan Hall , Naomi Zouwer (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2014 6101566 2014 single work single work picture book children's

'The Rescue Ark is travelling around Australia helping endangered animals! Watch the wombats, parrots, potoroos, quolls and many more make their way onto the Ark.

'This picture book, illustrated with wonderful collages, keys into the increasing awareness about our endangered animals by young children and their parents. Firstly, have fun tracing the Ark's journey on the colourful map of Australia and reading about the animals that will be collected on its way around the coast. Then, help the animals onto the Ark by singing or reading the rhymes. At the end of the book, find out if the Aussie children make the world safe for their animals again. In the back pages, learn more about these endangered animals in an easy-to-read fast facts text with photographs of the real animals.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon 10 Bush Babies Board Book Susan Hall , Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2013 7702542 2013 single work picture book children's

It’s playtime at school and all the young bush animals are having fun hiding from Mrs Roo. One by one, they disappear, providing a memory game as well as a counting aid for young readers.
1 1 y separately published work icon What's Dad Doing? Susan Hall , Cheryl Westenberg (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2013 6816519 2013 single work picture book children's

'Where is Pat Possum's Dad? Pat and his friend Wesley Wombat want to know what he's doing. Is he mowing the lawn? Is he making coffee? Is he working on the computer? Cheeky Pat and loveable Wesley are determined to find out. Lift the flaps to see if you can guess too!' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Old MacDonald's Aussie Farm Susan Hall , Naomi Zouwer (illustrator), John Gould (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1883768 2011 single work picture book children's
1 3 y separately published work icon 10 Bush Babies Susan Hall , Naomi Zouwer (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1832757 2011 single work picture book children's 'Its playtime at school and all the young bush animals are having fun hiding from Mrs Roo. One by one, they each disappear. Can you guess what they get up to? Have fun counting animals with this lift-the-flap book from the National Library of Australia. Children can also spot which animal is missing so the book works as a memory game as well as a counting aid. Did you know facts are also included on the reverse of the flap.' (Publisher's blurb)
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Wil Wombat Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830153 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Wil Wombat, who thinks that he knows best. When he comes across a camp of Uprights, he is sure that these men will be friendly. Soon he wishes he had listened to his wise old Ma! He is easily captured by the settlers, who think he might make a tasty meal. Luckily, the men don't understand wombats and don't realise that all wombats, even small ones like Wil, have a talent for digging. Can Wil escape before the men find out? (Libraries Australia).
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Peek Platypus Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830141 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Peek Platypus, who is having a peaceful evening swim in the river. Suddenly he sees a strange thing swishing through the water towards him and, before he knows it, he is being pulled out of the river. The Uprights, or humans, he meets think he is a valuable furry fish and decide to sell him to the nearby explorers, but they do not reckon on Denny Dingo who decides to rescue Peek. Will his plan succeed? (Libraries Australia).
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Kyla Koala Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830134 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Kyla Koala, who is experiencing her first bush fire. All her animal friends can run away, but she can't move fast enough. Will the flames catch up with her? She finally reaches a small homestead where human 'Uprights' have beaten back the fire. A little girl takes care of her, yet she doesn't understand koalas or know what they eat. The girl wants to keep her as a pet, but Kyla has other ideas. But when she finally gets back home, things are not what she expected. What will she do now?(Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon Animal Tales Susan Hall , National Library of Australia (publisher), 2011 Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830129 2011 series - author picture book
2 4 y separately published work icon The Tale of Kaz Kangaroo Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1815978 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Kaz Kangaroo, who is grazing with her Ma and the rest of the mob when she spots something far out to sea. Is it a whale? Kaz bounds down to the beach to see what it is and finds, to her surprise, that the whale is carrying Uprights, or men. The men come ashore and set up camp, but then they spot Kaz. They have never seen a kangaroo before, never seen an animal moving this way, or an animal with a pouch! They decide to get nearer to investigate. Kaz is in danger but then the Upright in charge, wearing a blue uniform and big black hat, comes to her rescue (Libraries Australia).
1 4 y separately published work icon Incy Wincy Spider Susan Hall , Susan Hall (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2010 Z1719470 2010 single work picture book children's
1 Dianne Wolfer, Lighthouse Girl Susan Hall , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Oral History Association of Australia , no. 31 2009; (p. 70-71)
— Review of Lighthouse Girl Dianne Wolfer , 2009 single work picture book
2 1 y separately published work icon Old MacDonald Had Some Land Susan Hall , Naomi Zouwer (illustrator), John Gould (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2009 Z1648897 2009 single work picture book children's

'Learn about Australian animals and birds with this lift-the-flap book from the National Library of Australia. Meet the koala, echidna, kangaroo and many other favourite animals through this Australian interpretation of the traditional nursery rhyme.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 3 y separately published work icon Ellis Rowan's Fairy World Susan Hall , Ellis Rowan (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2009 Z1585765 2009 single work picture book children's

'Ellis Rowan's wonderful paintings have a special secret to share. Can you spot the fairies and elves hiding among the flowers? What do you think they look like? Lift the flap and find out! As well as enjoying the beautiful pictures and charming rhymes in 'Ellis Rowan's Fairy World', you can also read some fascinating facts about these flowering plants.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 4 y separately published work icon Where's My Mum? : A Lift-the-Flap Book about Australian Birds Susan Hall , Ebenezer Edward Gostelow (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2009 Z1554235 2009 single work picture book children's

'Help the baby bird to find his mother using this stunning lift-the-flap book. Where's My Mum? is in the style of the enormously successful Guess Who? A cygnet hatches out of sight of its mother and looks for her throughout the pages. She questions each bird she meets (each one hidden by a flap) and, on the way, learns about each bird. Finally she finds the black swan, her mother. Educational facts are included on the reverse of the flap.' (Publication summary)
2 1 y separately published work icon Guess Who? Susan Hall , Susan Hall (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2007 Z1488133 2007 single work picture book children's

'Learn about Australian animals and birds with this lift-the-flap book from the National Library of Australia. Follow the clues to spot the echidna, koala, kangaroo and many other favourites hiding under the flaps.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
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