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Elisabeth MacIntyre Elisabeth MacIntyre i(A41494 works by) (birth name: Elisabeth Innes Macintyre) (a.k.a. Elizabeth MacIntyre; Elisabeth Eldershaw)
Born: Established: 1 Nov 1916 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 7 Jul 2004 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon From Elisa, with Advice & Kangaroos : Lessons from a Creative Life Elisabeth MacIntyre , Jane Eldershaw (editor), Australia : Jane Eldershaw , 2023 25814605 2023 single work autobiography

'Elisabeth MacIntyre (1916 - 2004) — called Australia’s best-known picture book writer and illustrator by The Sydney Morning Herald in 1966 — travelled the outback the hard way, won awards for her children’s books and wrote YA novels set in three different countries. Yet nothing in her life came easily.

'Elisa’s story is about finding ways to thrive despite the hardships she faced: an absent father, an incompatible marriage, never much money and – perhaps her biggest challenge – profound deafness. Her struggles to gain both creative and personal self-confidence are told here in her own words, with humour and compassion, and illustrated by her distinctive and charming artwork. Filled with insights and advice about art, creativity and living life to the fullest, this is a fascinating memoir of an unconventional, adventurous and uniquely Australian life.'

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1 y separately published work icon A Wonderful Way to Learn the Language Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1982 Z836493 1982 single work novel young adult The adventures of a seventeen year old Australian girl woring as an au pair in Italy.
1 y separately published work icon Ambrose Kangaroo Delivers the Goods Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1978 Z990317 1978 single work picture book children's
2 1 y separately published work icon It Looks Different When You Get There Elisabeth MacIntyre , Lane Cove : Hodder and Stoughton , 1978 Z667599 1978 single work novel young adult Jenny Williamson is attending university when she discovers she is pregnant. Contrary to the well meant advice of friends and family, she decides to drop out of university and look after her baby herself.
1 The Unbeliever Elisabeth MacIntyre , 1978 single work children's fiction
— Appears in: Spooks and Spirits : Eight Eerie Tales 1978;
1 y separately published work icon The Purple Mouse Elisabeth MacIntyre , New York (City) : Nelson , 1975 Z1233050 1975 single work novel young adult A girl with a hearing problem learns that her struggle to overcome her handicap has made her a stronger and happier person. (The author had herself become deaf as a result of a fall from a horse when she was quite young.)
2 y separately published work icon Ninji's Magic Elisabeth MacIntyre , New York (City) : Knopf , 1966 Z836871 1966 single work children's fiction children's Ninji lives in the highlands of New Guinea. When he becomes a pupil at the new school built by the white men, he finds himself puzzled by the contrast between the old ways and the new. He seeks the advice of the village witch doctor - but it is only after a visit to Goroka, the nearest town, that he learns the true value of both the old tribal customs and the new education.
1 y separately published work icon The Affable, Amiable Bulldozer Man Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1965 Z795310 1965 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Ambrose Kangaroo Goes to Town Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1964 Z835753 1964 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Hugh's Zoo Elisabeth MacIntyre , London : Constable Young Books , 1964 Z831985 1964 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon The Story House Ruth Fenner , Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1960 Z902385 1960 selected work poetry children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Three Cheers for Piggy Grunter Noreen Shelley , Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1959 Z980299 1959 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Jane Likes Pictures Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), London : Collins , 1959 Z831988 1959 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Mr. Koala Bear Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), New York (City) : Charles Scribner's Sons , 1954 Z834892 1954 single work picture book children's Picture book with brief rhyming text.
1 y separately published work icon Willie's Woollies : The Story of Australian Wool Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), Melbourne : Georgian House , 1951 Z1295363 1951 single work picture book children's William George Fortescue Robinson likes to know all about everything, so when he receives a new overcoat he decides to visit his uncle's sheep station to find out about the process of wool production.
1 y separately published work icon Ambrose Kangaroo Has a Busy Day Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Australian Consolidated Press , 1944 Z1233194 1944 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Forgetful Elephant Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Dawfox Productions , 1944 Z1233185 1944 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Willing Donkey Elisabeth MacIntyre , Elisabeth MacIntyre (illustrator), Sydney : Dawfox Productions , 1944 Z962402 1944 single work picture book children's There are three little donkeys called Dorothy, Lionel, and Madeline. Dorothy and Lionel are very stubborn, but Madeline is very willing. Madeline always works harder than the other two, who simply refuse. But perhaps one day the tables will turn ….
1 y separately published work icon The Handsome Duckling Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Dawfox Productions , 1944 Z831541 1944 single work children's fiction children's Mrs Hen lays nine eggs, and buys a tenth at the shop. When her eggs hatch, she has nine chicks, and one baby duckling whom she names Leslie. When all the chicks go to school, Leslie decides to go swimming instead. He takes one of his chick sisters with him. But she can’t swim! Will disaster ensue?
1 y separately published work icon The Black Lamb Elisabeth MacIntyre , Sydney : Jons Productions , 1944 Z830672 1944 single work picture book children's The story of a little black lamb called Leicester who is very well behaved.
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