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Graeme Base Graeme Base i(A42321 works by) (a.k.a. Graeme Rowland Base)
Born: Established: 1958 Amersham, Buckinghamshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Curse of the Vampire Robot Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2021 22590750 2021 single work picture book children's

'Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.

'Deep in the Scottish Highlands,

'Many years from now ...

'Gertie Gif, a lowly cleaning droid from the village of Loch Lan, sets out on an heroic quest to liberate her fellow robo-folk from the curse of a legendary, battery-draining laptop who lives in the castle on the hill.

'Will Gertie and her little software-wolf companion succeed in cleaning out the vampire's corrupted heart?

'Or will the Curse of Voltoid remain forever hanging over the valley?

'Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Balloon Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2020 17196323 2020 single work picture book children's

'Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are looking forward to a quiet afternoon in the garden.

'But a stray balloon is heading for the rose bush. Oh no!

'When disaster strikes, who will save the day?'   (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon 彼此树 The Tree Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Ying Chen (translator), Wuhan : Chang Jiang shao nian er tong chu ban she , 2019 18766041 2019 single work picture book children's

'Ben shu jiang shu le: xi huan chi mou mou mei de huang niu zhu zai shu shang, Xi huan chi ga ga gu de yuan yang zhu zai shu xia, Mei guo duo jiu, Ta men bian wang ji le dui fang de cun zai .Yi chang feng bao lai xi, Rang ta men zai ci jian dao le dui fang, Ke ta men que yong di yi hu xiang chuai ce, Zai ge zi fang zi zhou wei xiu zhu cheng bao huo zhe wei lan.Er chang feng bao lai xi, Ta men gong tong de jia yuan zai ye jing shou bu zhu zhe teng, Bei cui hui le.Zhei zhi huang niu he yuan yang gai ru he zhong jian jia yuan.' (Publication summary : WorldCat)


'This is the story of a cow, a duck and very big tree.
'At first the cow and the duck are happy with their Mooberries and Mushquacks, living side-by-side without even noticing. But then a big storm cames...
'Cow and Duck set out to protect their tree from one another and in doing so destroy everything they have.
'Can they live together and work together to rebuild, and can they learn to share it?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Moonfish Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 18017987 2019 single work picture book children's

'The fish that live in the pond beneath the dragon-moon are happy. They know the moon will keep them safe. But it was not always like this . . . There was a time when they looked to the skies with fear.

'The acclaimed creator of Animalia brings us a stunning tale of magical, dream-like worlds hidden beneath the surface and wild and wonderful creatures above. 

'A moving, visually gorgeous fable about family, belonging and growing up to be more than you ever dreamed possible.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Bumble Bunnies Graeme Base , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2019- 16887197 2019 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon The Gate Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2019 15932103 2019 single work picture book children's

'On a dark and stormy night, Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the garden gate swing open in the wind.

'And when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Sock Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2019 15932052 2019 single work picture book children's

'It's washing day, and Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the clothes blow about in the wind.

'But when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon BumbleBunnies : The Pond The Pond; BumbleBunnies : Book 1 Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 16887258 2018 single work picture book children's

'Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are playing happily in the garden. But when disaster strikes, who will save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Pond Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 14510651 2018 single work picture book children's

'Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are playing happily in the garden.

'But when disaster strikes, who will save the day?'

source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon BumbleBunnies Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2018- 14510622 2018 series - author picture book
2 y separately published work icon The Amazing Monster Detectoscope Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : Viking , 2017 11527015 2017 single work picture book children's

'When our hero uses his Amazing Monster DetectoScope he finds that the house is infested with monsters! Can he find the courage to face his fears? This whimsical take on facing childhood fears features intricate paper engineering and a whole host of hilariously hideous beasties lying in wait beyond the DetectoScope viewfinder.' (Synopsis)

1 y separately published work icon Starfish are Pointy Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8605784 2015 single work picture book children's

'Starfish are pointy. But what shapes are other animals?

'Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Herd of Elephants Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8605717 2015 single work picture book children's

'A group of elephants is called a herd. But what are other animal groups called?

'Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Uno's Garden Counting Book Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8605614 2015 single work picture book children's

'This playful counting book for the very young is a celebration of nature and imagination. Specially adapted by Graeme Base, the gorgeous illustrations guide children as they learn their numbers, discovering a whole menagerie of surprising and delightful creatures along the way.

'Graeme Base is one of the world's leading creators of picture books. His work has delighted generations of children over the last thirty years and continues to do so today.' (Publication summary)

2 2 y separately published work icon Eye to Eye Graeme Base , Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8034302 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Imagine you could soar high in the sky with an eagle or dive into the deep with a majestic blue whale.

'Come eye to eye with some of nature's most impressive creatures as Graeme Base takes you on a richly illustrated journey of imagination and possibility.' (Publication summary)

2 2 y separately published work icon The Last King of Angkor Wat Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7721423 2014 single work picture book children's fable

'Tiger, Gibbon, Water Buffalo and Geeko are sitting amongst the ruins of ancient Angkor Wat, wondering which of them would have made the best king. The appearance of a mysteries visitor leads them to discover their true selves in a race to a distant hilltop.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 y separately published work icon Monkeys Live in Trees Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7474155 2014 single work picture book children's

'Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Pigs Have Piglets Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7474078 2014 single work picture book children's

'Pigs have piglets. But what are other baby animals called?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Cows Say Moo Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7474039 2014 single work picture book children's

'Cows say moo. But what sounds do other animals make?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Birds Fly Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7473996 2014 single work picture book children's

'Birds fly. But how do other animals get around?' (Publication summary)

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