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Kerry Argent Kerry Argent i(A47160 works by)
Born: Established: 1960 Angaston, Barossa Valley, Lower North South Australia, South Australia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Mrs Koala's Beauty Parlour Catherine Jinks , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2022 27262873 2022 single work picture book children's

'Mrs Koala runs the most popular beauty parlour in town, but she's so busy with her clients, she doesn't even know how many she has!

'From talented duo Catherine Jinks and Tania McCartney comes a delightful book that takes us on a fun-filled journey as we count down to the end of a crazy day in Mrs Koala's beauty parlour.'

Source : publication summary
1 Ka-boom! i "Cuthbert McCready was terribly greedy,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 42-43)
1 Pyjama Day i "I really like pyjamas and", Alexa Moses , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 12-13)
1 y separately published work icon Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Paul Vance , Lee Pockriss , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 7589726 2015 single work picture book children's

'It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini that she wore for the first time today.' The classic song is now accompanied by Kerry Argent's hilarious illustrations. Includes a bonus CD recording by the multi-award-winning actress Deborah Mailman!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon One Woolly Wombat Kerry Argent , Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2014- 8468060 2014 series - author children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Hide and Seek Kerry Argent , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2014 8468011 2014 single work picture book children's

'Wombat likes to trick his friends by hiding from them - but does this mean hell miss out on a special treat?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Best of Friends Kerry Argent , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2014 14726776 2014 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon The Fabulous Finola Fox Carmel Bird , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2012 6625384 2012 single work picture book children's
2 10 y separately published work icon A Giraffe in the Bath Mem Fox , Olivia Rawson , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2010 Z1674827 2010 single work picture book children's humour 'What makes you laugh? This very funny picture book suggests increasingly silly and hilarious possibilities. Lots of fun for every reader, with wonderful, giggle-inducing illustrations by Kerry Argent.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 4 y separately published work icon Ruby Roars Margaret Wild , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2007 Z1439417 2007 single work picture book children's

'When she was a baby, Ruby liked making popping noises with her dummy.'Pop! Pop! Pop!'

'When she was older, she tried making scary noises instead. 'Scrrr! Screekle! Scrunch!' But she couldn't frighten anyone, not a frog, not a fish. 'Shivers!' thought Ruby. What was the scariest noise she could make?

'And she opened her mouth wide to find out...' (Publisher's blurb)
1 7 y separately published work icon India the Showstopper Kerry Argent , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2005 Z1223240 2005 single work picture book children's 'India the circus elephant is an absolute whiz on the mouth organ. She's the star of the show, and she knows it. But when a tough circus re-trainer, Oswaldo the Magnificent, arrives to teach everyone new tricks, India does something very BAD. Losing her place in the limelight shows India a thing or two about the pitfalls of celebrity and the value of friends. A warm, funny story from one of Australia's most gifted picture-book makers.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 6 y separately published work icon Too Loud Lily Sofie Laguna , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2002 Z981497 2002 single work picture book children's

'Everyone in her family says Lily is too loud.

'She is too loud at home — she wakes the baby.

'She is too loud in class, too.

'But when Miss Loopiola comes to her school to teach music and drama, Lily Hippo finds she is loud in just the right way!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 y separately published work icon ABC Book of Nursery Rhymes Kerry Argent (illustrator), Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Kim Gamble (illustrator), Wayne Harris (illustrator), Ann James (illustrator), Stephen Michael King (illustrator), David Legge (illustrator), Alison Lester (illustrator), Andrew McLean (illustrator), Patricia Mullins (illustrator), Kilmeny Niland (illustrator), Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Julie Vivas (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2002 9179141 2002 single work picture book children's

'Showcasing well-loved nursery rhymes such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and This Little Pig Went to Market, this collection is a fantastic addition for every library. It features work from some of Australia's favourite children's book illustrators including Kerry Argent, Jonathan Bentley, Kim Gamble, Wayne Harris, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, David Legge, Alison Lester, Andrew McLean, Patricia Mullens, Kilmeny Niland, Donna Rawlins and Julie Vivas.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Dinnertime! Ann Weld , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Kent Town : Working Title Press , 2001 Z797549 2001 single work picture book children's

'A hungry fox is on the loose, and it’s dinnertime! One by one six fat rabbits attempt to elude the fox, who finds ever more ingenious ways of sneaking up on them.' (Publisher's blurb)
2 4 y separately published work icon Nighty Night! Margaret Wild , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2000 Z796063 2000 single work picture book children's "Little lambs, chicks, ducks, and pigs change places and try other ways to delay going to bed." (Source: Trove)
1 2 y separately published work icon Sleepy Bears Mem Fox , Kerry Argent (illustrator), San Diego : Harcourt Brace , 1999 Z1085979 1999 single work picture book children's

'Winter is here and in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed? Mother Bear has found a way – with a cosy rhyme for each of them.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 3 y separately published work icon Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa Margaret Wild , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Victoria : Viking , 1998 Z834379 1998 single work picture book children's
1 4 y separately published work icon Gotcha! Gail Jorgensen , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1995 Z834013 1995 single work picture book children's 'When Bertha Bear's birthday party is interrupted by a pesky fly, she races off in pursuit of it and disturbs a number of animals along the way.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 9 y separately published work icon Wombat Divine Mem Fox , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1995 Z833079 1995 single work picture book children's For a long time Wombat wanted to take a part in the Nativity Play, but somehow it was very difficult.
1 1 y separately published work icon Skip to my Lou Kerry Argent , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Mammoth , 1994 Z915140 1994 single work picture book children's
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