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Jan Ormerod Jan Ormerod i(A41522 works by) (birth name: Janette Louise Hendry) (a.k.a. Janette Louise Ormerod)
Born: Established: 23 Sep 1946 Bunbury, Bunbury area, Bunbury - Capel - Collie area, Far Southwest Western Australia, Western Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 23 Jan 2013 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Female
Expatriate assertion Departed from Australia: 1980
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1 y separately published work icon The Snack Jan Ormerod , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2017 14770285 2017 single work picture book children's

'Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. 
'In The Snack Maudie is pernickety when it comes to setting up a morning tea spread with Bear. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Bike Ride Jan Ormerod , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 10186688 2016 single work picture book children's

'Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. In The Bike Ride, Maudie’s endless planning is as tiring as the bike ride itself.' (Publication summary)
1 8 y separately published work icon The Swap Jan Ormerod , Andrew Joyner (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2013 6345901 2013 single work picture book children's

'Caroline Crocodile’s baby brother dribbles. But all Mama Crocodile EVER says is how GORGEOUS he is. Caroline is VERY jealous. So she goes to the Baby Shop and tries to swap her dribbly brother for new baby. The trouble is, there’s something not quite right with any of them…' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Looking for Rex Jan Ormerod , Carol Thompson (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2012 Z1888537 2012 single work picture book children's 'The children are sure that Gramps would never feel lonely if he had a dog of his own. They say the dog should be called Rex, but what would Rex look like? So they play "Looking for Rex," and pretend to see Rex, but whenever they think they find Rex...it is never really the right Rex. Where is he?' (Publisher website).
2 y separately published work icon The Animal Bop Won't Stop! Jan Ormerod , Lindsey Gardiner (illustrator), Mount Eliza : Learning Discovery , 2011 Z1924973 2011 single work picture book children's 'The animal bop just will not stop so move your body from bottom to top! Join jolly jellyfish, mischievous meerkats, a gentle giraffe, parading peacocks, and many more in this high-energy invitation to take part in the animal bop!' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Itsy Bitsy Animals Margaret Wild , Jan Ormerod (illustrator), Prahran : Little Hare Books , 2011 Z1913566 2011 single work picture book children's

'These itsy-bitsy elephants hold each other's tails. Those itsy-bitsy ducklings go looking for snails.

'These itsy-bitsy puppies chew shoes and slippers. Those itsy-bitsy penguins flap their flippers.

'With its menagerie of frolicking kittens, ducklings, and baby creatures of all kinds, this picture book is an enchanting exploration of the delight of being small, and a perfect way of introducing young children to animals.'

Source : publication summary
1 CBCA Awards - Acceptance Speeches : Early Childhood Jan Ormerod , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of The Children's Book Council of Australia , November vol. 55 no. 4 2011; (p. 7)
4 12 y separately published work icon Maudie and Bear Jan Ormerod , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2010 Z1733995 2010 single work picture book children's

'Maudie's world revolves around Maudie. Bear's world also revolves around Maudie—he is as patient and solid as a rock. Maudie is so confident of Bear's love she makes little effort to deserve it. Bear's remedy for loving Maudie is to love her some more.

'Jan Ormerod's minimal text and Freya Blackwood's inspired illustrations perfectly capture the intricate relationship between parent and child. This is the ultimate of reassuring stories— it shows that a parent's love is inexhaustible.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 15 y separately published work icon Shake a Leg Boori Pryor , Jan Ormerod (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2010 Z1733607 2010 single work picture book children's (taught in 1 units) 'From pizza shop to bora ground, here is a joyous celebration of food, dance and cultural understanding. When three young boys go to a pizza parlour and meet an Aboriginal chef who can speak Italian and make a deadly pizza, they're in for a surprise!' Source: www.allenandunwin.com/ (Sighted 26/05/2011).
1 y separately published work icon Maudie and Bear Jan Ormerod , 2010 Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 10186659 2010 series - author picture book children's
1 4 y separately published work icon Itsy Bitsy Babies Margaret Wild , Jan Ormerod (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2009 Z1645503 2009 single work picture book children's

'All the itsy bitsy babies are warm and snug.
All the itsy bitsy babies want to hug, hug, hug!
All the itsy bitsy babies are full of bliss.
All the itsy bitsy babies want to kiss, kiss, kiss!

'With charming illustrations and rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, this wonderful story about the things babies love to do will inspire endless fun, as babies always love to read about babies. Descriptions of such familiar activities as playing peek-a-boo, clapping, and banging a drum are accompanied by lively illustrations, and will inspire many imitations.' (Publication summary)
1 Requiem for a Beast Jan Ormerod , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 16 no. 1 2008; (p. 41-42)
— Review of Requiem for a Beast Matt Ottley , 2007 single work graphic novel
1 5 y separately published work icon Molly and Her Dad Jan Ormerod , Carol Thompson (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2008 Z1509447 2008 single work picture book children's 'Molly has not seen her papa for a very long time, not since she can remember. He is coming to stay and look after her. It is about Molly's fears of getting to know her Dad and the ultimate joy that comes from their reunion.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 The Hare's Revenge Jan Ormerod , 2007 single work children's fiction children's myth/legend
— Appears in: Lion Fables 2007;
1 The Lion and the Mouse Jan Ormerod , 2007 single work children's fiction children's myth/legend
— Appears in: Lion Fables 2007;
2 y separately published work icon Lion Fables Jan Ormerod , ( trans. Nguyen Thu Hien et. al.agent with title The Lion and the Mouse : An Aesop's Fable )with title Sư tử và chuột : truyện ngụ ngôn của Aesop )with title Sư tử và chuột )with title Truyện ngụ ngôn về sư tử ) London : Mantra Lingua , 2007 Z1857751 2007 selected work children's fiction children's myth/legend In 'The Lion and the Mouse,' Lion spares the life of the little mouse never thinking that one day the mouse might save his life. In the fable 'The Hare's Revenge,' Hare is fed up with the bullying Lion and finds a way to outwit him.
4 8 y separately published work icon Water Witcher Jan Ormerod , Jan Ormerod (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2006 Z1317180 2006 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'Dougie and his sisters can't remember the last time it rained. The rainwater tanks are empty, and the river is a string of muddy pools where birds and animals come seeking water. One day, Dougie's dad tells him about his grandfather's gift for water witching. Dougie wishes he were a water witcher - then they would have a well.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Doing the Animal Bop Jan Ormerod , Lindsey Gardiner (illustrator), Oxford : Oxford University Press , 2005 Z1329420 2005 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon The Frog Princess Jan Ormerod , Emma Damon (illustrator), London : Hodder Children's Books , 2004 Z1329441 2004 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Emily and Albert Jan Ormerod , David Slonim (illustrator), San Francisco : Chronicle Books , 2004 Z1329438 2004 single work picture book children's Emily the ostrich and Albert the elephant share a friendship in which they compare noses, dance, read together, and more.
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