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J. R. McRae J. R. McRae i(A18611 works by) (birth name: Jennifer Ruth McRae) (a.k.a. Jenny McRae; J. McRae)
Also writes as: Jennifer Poulter ; J.R. Poulter
Born: Established: 1949 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
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1 Mr. Eternity i "In unexpected places,", J.R. Poulter , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Guide to Sydney Crime 2022;
1 The Youthful Gardener i "A glimpse -", J. R. McRae , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2012 2021; (p. 39)
1 Other Gardens J. R. McRae , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2012 2021; (p. 30)
1 Lone Flower i "A lone flower,", Jennifer Poulter , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2012 2021; (p. 15)
1 Hues and Views! i "Outback, under blue skies,", J.R. Poulter , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2021 2021; (p. 44)
1 Swirling Rainbows! i "Ideas are swirling", J.R. Poulter , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2021 2021; (p. 14)
1 Memorial Triptych for Three Wars J. R. McRae , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: One Surviving Poem : Forty-two Poets Select the One Poem They Would Like to Survive Them 2019; (p. 37-43)
1 Within a Day i "Looking for music", J. R. McRae , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: Quadrant , April vol. 63 no. 4 2019; (p. 106)
1 y separately published work icon Getting Home J.R. Poulter , Muza Ulasowski (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2017 9461852 2017 single work picture book children's

'Baby bear is curious, he goes where Mama said, 'Don't!' He finds himself adrift in a BIG, BIG ocean! Will Mama find him before his piece of pack ice melts?

'A story for early childhood and lower primary with themes of risk taking, keeping safe, obeying rules, becoming lost and being found. The book also introduces small children to the idea of protecting our environment, animal habitats, melting of the pack ice and global warming.

'Themes - risk taking, keeping safe, obeying rules, becoming lost, being found, environmental protection, animal habitats, melting of the ice packs, global warming.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Berry Big Hug J.R. Poulter , Joyeeta Neogi (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9703935 2016 single work picture book children's

'What to do when you are told NOT to, but those big, juicy, sweet mulberries are dangling right in front of your nose! What if you just have one… A humorous picture book for preschool to primary age children, about making choices and dealing with the results!' (Source: Lulu website)

1 y separately published work icon Wiggle and Oink J.R. Poulter , Olivia Pinto (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9660091 2016 single work picture book children's

'Two little piglet friends are very different. Sometimes their differences get in the way. Sometimes they discover they are not so different after all, especially when these two little boy pigs discover GIRLS!A humorous picture book, which depicts how two very different friends discover they have something unexpected in common. It is also a story of childhood crushes and learning to relate to the opposite gender!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Beware! J.R. Poulter , Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9652802 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'The whole family is having a day at the beach - slightly paranoid Grandma, typical teasing cousins, Papa and Mother and me by the sea...But what exactly is out there?'A humorous story with strong rhyming elements for preschool and primary children, it combines a familiar family outing with water safety. Water safety links provided.'

1 y separately published work icon Blood and Other Essentials J. R. McRae , Muza Ulasowski , (cover artist), Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9649011 2016 selected work poetry
1 y separately published work icon Twice as Worsa! J.R. Poulter , Rico Schacherl (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9593581 2016 single work picture book children's

'It takes real talent to turn a deadly dangerous situation into a personal win/win save the day scenario! Our young hero thinks he sees just the opportunity. He acts, summonsing every drop of bravery and resolve he possesses. But things are not always as they seem and adults have a disastrous ability to see things from the worst possible perspective.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mama's Masquerade J.R. Poulter , Kat Cameron (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9589621 2016 single work picture book children's

'Mama is so pretty, so clever, so mama. But sometimes mama gets the urge to reinvent herself, not always with the best results as far as her little girl is concerned. Why can't Mama always see that just being Mama is perfect!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Toofs J.R. Poulter , Estelle A. Poulter , Andrea Pucci (illustrator), Monica Rondino (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9464219 2016 single work picture book children's

'BEWARE! Biting Baby! Just how do you cope? Here is a story to give you some home. A humorous tale with rhyming element, including tried and true strategies from professional childcare.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Soldier Who Was Afraid J.R. Poulter , Anna Stepien (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9464125 2016 single work picture book children's

'How can a soldier be afraid, a soldier of all people? Soldiers are not supposed to fear, are they? This soldier was afraid. He feared the darkness and everything it hid. What would it take for him to face his fear and see it evaporate like mist at morning? A parable for our times that deals with facing and overcoming our fears. A picture book story for all ages. ' (Publication summary)

1 The Map J. R. McRae , 2016 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2016 2016; (p. 67)
1 In the Pink and Partying J. R. McRae , 2016 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2016 2016; (p. 43)
1 In the Forest J. R. McRae , 2016 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2016 2016; (p. 18)
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