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David Cornish David Cornish i(A85510 works by) (a.k.a. D. M. Cornish)
Born: Established: 1972 Blackwood, Mitcham area, Adelaide - South / South East, Adelaide, South Australia, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Jasper Juggles Jellyfish Ben Long , David Cornish (illustrator), Abbotsford : Ford Street , 2018 13859633 2018 single work picture book children's

'An octopus called Jasper gives up on learning the basics at school to pursue something he thinks will be more fun. He soon finds that even fun things can be difficult to learn. But luckily, a smack of jolly jellyfish are there to help him every step of the way. How many jellyfish do you think Jasper will be able to juggle by the end? Count along! Maybe he will end up learning the basics without even knowing it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon I Don't Want to Clean My Teeth David Cornish , David Cornish (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 13534227 2018 single work picture book children's

'The final title about Rollo, who didn't want to eat his dinner or go to bed - and now he doesn't want to clean his teeth.

'Every morning and every evening, Rollo would cry,

'I don't want to clean my teeth!'

'Rollo's family are on track with mealtimes and going to bed, but now Rollo doesn't want to clean his teeth ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Ready, Steady, Hatch! Ben Long , David Cornish (illustrator), Ormond : Hybrid , 2017 9927064 2017 single work picture book children's

'Round and bright, and creamy white, amid the pumpkin patch, a clutch of eggs was sprouting legs. Ready, steady, hatch!

'Ten chicks are excited to discover the world outside their eggshells, but the smallest is soon separated from the rest.

'Where can she be?

'A rollicking adventure about curiosity, camaraderie and, above all, having a play along the way!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Sorcerer's Tower Ian Irvine , Armidale : Second Look Publishing , 2017 14172586 2017 selected work children's fiction fantasy adventure

'Join orphan Tamly and his best friend Kym as they embark on a dangerous mission to save their home from the evil forces that threaten it at every turn! Packed with magic, adventure, and unexpected twists and turns, bestselling author Ian Irvine’s exciting fantasy quartet for younger readers, fabulously illustrated by D.M Cornish, is a treat for readers aged 8-12.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 3 y separately published work icon I Don't Want to Go to Bed David Cornish , David Cornish (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2016 9609248 2016 single work picture book children's

'The sequel to the very funny picture book, I DON'T WANT TO EAT MY DINNER by talented author-illustrator David Cornish. Every night when dinner was done, Rollo would cry, 'I don't want to go to bed!' Just when Rollo's family think they've got mealtimes sorted, Rollo announces he doesn't want to go to bed ... From talented author-illustrator David (D.M.) Cornish, comes the perfect bedtime story for sleep-deprived parents. Ages: 3+' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Frog Prince Margrete Lamond , Russell Thomson , David Cornish (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23076476 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable 'When an ugly frog rescues the princess’ golden ball from the bottom of a well, she must promise to be his dearest friend. The princess promises, but promptly forgets all about the hideous frog. Then someone comes knocking at the palace door, and the proud princess discovers the frog is not quite what he seems. Brought to life with David Cornish’s glorious illustrations, this charming edition is certain to become a favorite.' 

(Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Emu's Halloween Anne Mangan , David Cornish (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2015 8588073 2015 single work picture book children's

'A terrifyingly delightful picture book from the author of TRUE BLUE SANTA and THE GREATEST MOTHER'S DAY OF ALL.

'Emu wants to have a truly terrifying Halloween party but is worried that it will be as scary as a lamington. Luckily her friends are there to ensure that Emu has the most spooktacular night of the year.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Here Comes a Kiss Stacey McCleary , David Cornish (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2015 8262453 2015 single work picture book children's

'Here comes a kiss - watch where it goes...a kiss for the tip of your sweet button nose. Children will delight in discovering where the next kiss lands in this celebration of love and play. Read aloud and watch the kisses jump off the page and into the hearts of the whole family.' (Publication summary)

1 The Fuller and the Bogle David Cornish , 2014 single work novella fantasy
— Appears in: Tales from the Half-Continent 2014; (p. 131-216)
1 2 y separately published work icon I Don't Want to Eat My Dinner David Cornish , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2014 7432305 2014 single work picture book children's

'The perfect picture book for parents and caregivers to help bring some humour and levity to what can often be a real battleground. Rollo doesn't like eating dinner. It is so BORING and there are always so many more interesting things to do. But eating well is very important and young children will love to see how Rollo manages to make dinner time one of the most exciting and adventurous times of the day. Ages: 3+' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Tales from the Half-Continent David Cornish , Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2014 7179820 2014 selected work novella fantasy young adult

'Bunting Faukes has a debt and no way to repay it - times are tough for grave robbers. But a way out is presented in the person of Atticus Wells, a sleuth with strange eyes that see into everything. Virtue Bland is alone in the world. Packed off to Brandenbrass to serve the household of her late father's employer, she has only her old pa's olfactologue to remember him by. But with it she can smell monsters.' (Publication abstract)

1 The Corsers' Hinge : A Lamplighter Tale David Cornish , 2010 single work novella fantasy children's adventure
— Appears in: Legends of Australian Fantasy 2010; (p. 262-330) Tales from the Half-Continent 2014; (p. 1-130)
4 3 y separately published work icon Factotum David Cornish , ( trans. Amélie Sarn with title Sombres Complots ) 2009 Toulouse : Milan jeunesse , 2009 21391385 2009 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Rossamund has exchanged Winstermill and the dangerous life of a lamplighter for Brandenbrass and an even more dangerous life as factotum to the aristocratic monsterslayer, Europe. Fear and self-doubt must wait, however, as he plunges headlong into the fulgar's day-to-day life of political manoeuvring, high-society parties and well-paid monsterhunting. But whispers and rumours about her new factotum place Europe herself in danger, and now Rossamund and the Branden Rose will face the ultimate battle against their enemies, the black-hearted schemers who would destroy them both.' (Trove record)

1 y separately published work icon Wizardry Crag Ian Irvine , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1549733 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Tamly is kidnapped and the brothers try to force him to help them raise their ancestor, Shardax. Tempting him with promises to give him magical abilities and even raise his parents from the dead they eventually blackmail him into doing what they want. Then Tamly must summon all of his courage to face his ultimate enemy with no magic at all.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Black Crypt Ian Irvine , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1514514 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Tamly is determined to get his magic back and begins to study day and night, but without success. After a period of peace, the evil brothers have returned, and this time Tamly and his friends must face the undead in the reeking Black Crypt in an attempt to save their village once again.' (Publication summary)

2 8 y separately published work icon Lamplighter David Cornish , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1487710 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure

"Rossamund Bookchild is finally becoming a lamplighter. Sworn into the Emperors service, his duty is to light the lamps along the Emperor's highways, and protect all travellers from the ferocious bogles that live in the wild. But he's found it no easier to fit in with the lamplighters than he ever has - always too small and too meek, his loneliness continues no matter how hard he tries to succeed. But when a haughty young girl, a member of a suspiciously-regarded society of all women teratologists is forced upon the lamplighters for training, Rossamund might no longer be the most despised soul around." (Source: Series website)

1 2 y separately published work icon Giant's Lair Ian Irvine , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1473270 2008 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'When the village's Book of Spells is stolen, the evil that Tamly had stopped returns, even stronger. It is up to Tamly and his friends to undertake a difficult journey, solve the riddle and retrieve their precious spell book from the evil Lord.' (Libraries Australia)
1 3 y separately published work icon Thorn Castle Ian Irvine , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1473259 2008 single work children's fiction children's 'Tamly lives with his uncle the broom maker and dreams about adventure, though he spends his whole life sweeping. But when the village's magic starts to go wrong, Tamly, the only person who can't do magic, might be the only one who can save them all.' (Libraries Australia)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Sorcerer's Tower Ian Irvine , 2008 Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2008 Z1473251 2008 series - author children's fiction children's fantasy
3 2 y separately published work icon Tide Stealers Kim Wilkins , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2006 Z1276702 2006 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'AFTER RESCUING UNA from the witch princess, Asa and Rollo are once again safe in Two Hills Keep. Asa is curious about the Moonstone Star and its magic, which she inherited when her mother was murdered. But when Asa tries her hand at her first spell, a band of underwater pirates called Tide Stealers appears and steals the jewel away! In order to get it back, Asa and Rollo must face malevolent ghosts, nasty sea giants, and one particular Tide Stealer who may hold secrets about their past.' (Publication summary)
 
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