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Born: Established: 1991 ; Died: Ceased: 2018
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Baby Boo Buggy Books Five Mile Press (publisher), series - publisher picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Maxwell Moth And The Bright Lights Of Paris Amy Dunjey , Claudia Marianno (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2024 27864051 2024 single work picture book children's

'Maxwell Moth is in Paris enjoying the sights but keeps getting dazzled by all of the lights! Will Maxwell stay on track to see the most famous sight of all? Come and explore one of the world's most enchanting cities in this captivating tale by Amy Dunjey, illuminated by Claudia Marianno's beautiful artwork.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pete Cromer : Fur Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2024 27652235 2024 single work picture book children's

'More bold and beautiful portraits from Pete Cromer, reimagined in this stunning collection of board books for little people to enjoy. 7 more paper-cut artworks featured in each title, with a new focus on 'Feathers' and 'Fur' to complement existing titles 'Big' and 'Small'. Pete Cromer is one of Australia's most popular artists, and his art is instantly recognisable. His artwork is renowned for its signature bursts of glowing colour and beautiful textures, all reflected in his bold collages, paintings and sculptures.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Dinosaur Did It. R. M. McGurk , Aleksandra Szmidt (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2024 27540754 2024 single work picture book children's

'Imogen is messy. She simply can’t help it so it’s clearly not her fault! In fact, when Dad discovers all her mess Imogen tells him The dinosaur did it! Will Imogen’s imaginary friend take the blame for her mischief and mess? Or will they both discover that it’s much better to be honest?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Australian Alphabet Consuelo Fernández-Ortiz , Consuelo Fernández-Ortiz (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 27652624 2023 single work picture book children's

'Join a colourful bunch of Australian native animals and explore the alphabet – from a cricketing cassowary to a lorikeet loving a lamington, there are so many iconic Australian images to introduce to little ones!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pete Cromer : Sealife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 27652191 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover some of Australia's unique aquatic creatures through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 18 of his best loved Australian fish and marine animal collages. For the first time, Pete's Australian sealife paper cut artworks are collected here as a stunning picture book for animal and art lovers of all ages. Pete Cromer is one of Australia's most popular artists, and his art is instantly recognisable. His artwork is renowned for its signature bursts of glowing colour and beautiful textures, all reflected in his bold collages, paintings and sculptures.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The World of Pete Cromer Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 27652101 2023 single work picture book children's

'This book celebrates the brightest and the best of wildlife – the fastest, the largest (and smallest!), the most colourful… along with some more unique categories, like the sleepiest animal and the best singer!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon My Name Is Twig Consuelo F. Ortiz , Consuelo F. Ortiz (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 27651142 2023 single work picture book children's

'Twig the Greyhound is looking for new friends, without much success initially. "It seems like I'll never find a friend who likes what I like", thinks Twig. But a new adventure begins when Twig tries new things and discovers that friendships can bloom between all kinds of breeds!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon My Name Is Twig Consuelo Fernández-Ortiz , Consuelo Fernández-Ortiz (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 27540642 2023 single work picture book children's

'Twig the Greyhound is looking for new friends, without much success initially. "It seems like I'll never find a friend who likes what I like", thinks Twig. But a new adventure begins when Twig tries new things and discovers that friendships can bloom between all kinds of breeds!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon This Book Is a Mess! S. J. Mahoney , Richard Watson (illustrator), Fitzroy : Five Mile Press , 2023 27425112 2023 single work picture book children's

'This is a story with nothing in it, thanks to its tiny caretaker, who appreciates a clean and tidy book. According to him, a clean and tidy book means there are no words and absolutely, positively NO PICTURES. So, all the pages of this book should be kept spotless. That is, unless somebody happens to turn the page a bit too quickly…' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sealife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26995177 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover some of Australia's unique aquatic creatures through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 18 of his best loved Australian fish and marine animal collages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Wildlife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26995134 2023 single work picture book children's

'This gallery in a book features 18 of his best loved wildlife collages. For the first time, Pete's roaringly successful wildlife paper cut artworks are collected here as a stunning picture book for animal and art lovers of all ages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Small Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26995091 2023 single work picture book children's

'This gallery in a book features 10 of his best loved Australian bird and mammal collages from Pete Cromer: Australia, curated by native wildlife big and small.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Birdlife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26995048 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover some of the world's most fabulous birds through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 18 of his favourite bird collages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Bushlife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26995004 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover some of Australia's unique bushland creatures through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 18 of his best loved Australian bushland bird, mammal and reptile collages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Australia Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26994960 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover Australia's unique animals through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery in a book features 18 of his best loved Australian bird and mammal collages. For the first time, Pete's wildly popular Australian paper cut artworks are collected here as a stunning picture book for animal and art lovers of all ages.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Big Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26994916 2023 single work picture book children's

'Discover Australia's unique animals through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits.

'This gallery in a book features 8 of his best loved Australian bird and mammal collages from Pete Cromer: Australia, curated by native wildlife big and small.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Nibbling Ningipede Sarah Dabro , Luca French (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2023 26168143 2023 single work picture book children's

'Welcome to Planet Ninget! A fantastical realm bursting with creatures who work together to find creative solutions to everyday problems.

'When this Ningipede was born, he was bigger than all the rest. He loved to munch on plants and rocks, there was never enough good to keep him full. How will Ningi ever stop growing Will he be able to find more food

'Follow the Ningipede's heart warming journey in The Nibbling Ningipede and he sets off to find more snacks and somewhere to belong. This is a truly unique and delightful picture book, whose bold and colourful characters have originated from the imagination of Luca French. (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pete Cromer : Bushlife Pete Cromer , Pete Cromer (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2022 27651661 2022 single work picture book children's

'Discover some of Australia's unique bushland creatures through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery-in-a-book features 18 of his best loved Australian bushland bird, mammal and reptile collages. For the first time, Pete's Australian bushland paper-cut artworks are collected here as a stunning picture book for animal and art lovers of all ages.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon I Feel the World Zanni Louise , Ameika Johnson , Nia Gould (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 2022 25332785 2022 single work picture book children's

'Feelings can be crawly things.
Some have spikes and some have wings.
Some will creep from nowhere, fast!
Some cling tight and some float past.


'Inside each of us is a whole world of feelings. It is reassuring to know that no matter what we feel in this moment, all feelings are okay.

'I Feel the World encourages children to explore their feelings with curiosity and acceptance. This book helps to make sense of emotions and open up important conversations with parents, caretakers and teachers.

'Children's author Zanni Louise and clinical psychologist Dr. Ameika Johnson have created a beautiful resource to help children build resilience and develop a healthy relationship with their feelings.'(Publication summary)

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