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1 y separately published work icon Here Comes a Merry Christmas Justine Clarke , Arthur Baysting , Peter Dasent , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2023 26510479 2023 single work picture book children's

'A heart-warming seasonal tale for kids and their families to share, based on the popular Justine Clarke song.

'There’s a feeling in the air,
We’ve been waiting all the year.

'There’s a new star up in the sky tonight,
And it’s shining oh so bright!
Here comes a Merry Christmas - for all of the family.

'Capturing the fun and magic of Christmas in Australia, this picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the joy of sharing time with family and friends during the festive season.

'Based on the much-loved song by superstar children’s entertainer Justine Clarke and award-winning writers Arthur Baysting and Peter Dasent, with heart-warming illustrations by best-selling creator Heath McKenzie.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Gobbledygook and the Scribbledynoodle Justine Clarke , Arthur Baysting , Tom Jellett (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2016 9507613 2016 single work picture book children's

'Look! Look! It's the Gobbledygook!

He's reading his favourite mon-story book.

He's taking a look at his mon-story friends.

And this is where the story really begins . . .

'When a monster jumps right out of the Gobbledygook's library book, it takes a bit of clever handling to stop the Scribbledynoodle from scribbling on things it shouldn't!' (Publication summary)
2 4 y separately published work icon The Gobbledygook Is Eating a Book Arthur Baysting , Justine Clarke , Tom Jellett (illustrator), Camberwell : Penguin , 2012 Z1902950 2012 single work picture book children's "Something is coming. Can you see? It snuffles and gruffles. What can it be? Look! Look! It's a Gobbledygook! It's ripping up pages and eating a book!" A rollicking tale, full of irresistible rhyme and song-like rhythm, of a little girl who takes on the task of introducing a slightly out-of-control monster to the joys of reading (Libraries Australia).
1 y separately published work icon The Young New Zealand Poets Arthur Baysting (editor), London : 1973 Z816467 1973 anthology poetry
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