Paul Dumble Paul Dumble i(10277421 works by)
Also writes as: P. Crumble
Born: Established: Yallourn, La Trobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon We Are All Brave P. Crumble , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28362328 2024 single work picture book children's

'Sometimes we face failure or we need to try new things. Sometimes we need to show our feelings or we have self-doubt. This book celebrates resilience and shows the many different ways that ... we are all brave.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon I'll Be Your Dog P. Crumble , Sophie Hogarth (illustrator), Toronto : Scholastic Canada , 2022 27278055 2022 single work picture book children's

'A rhyming dog adoption story full of adorable canine breeds!

'Rise and shine you sleepy heads.

'The sun is up, get out of bed!

'There’re tails to brush and coats to comb.

'Today's the day you might find a home!

'Follow Retriever Reg as she shows the ups and downs of life at the dog shelter! Along the way, you'll meet the various dog breeds that live there like Sue the Shih Tzu, Winnie the Wolfhound, and Peter the Pug...until they find their forever homes! But Retriever Reg has been at the shelter for a long time. Will today be the day she finally finds a family of her own?

'An adorable and heartwarming rhyming story no pet lover or adoption adovocate will want to miss. And the back matter includes tons of dog breed facts and adoption information for readers who might want a dog of their very own.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon We Are All Strong P. Crumble , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 23600951 2022 single work picture book children's

'No matter who you are, how big, how small, how short, how tall, this book celebrates the power and resilience in all of us, and the many different ways of showing that ... we are all STRONG.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Graham's Got the Grumps P. Crumble , Matt Shanks (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21966724 2021 single work picture book children's

'Graham has stubbed his toe, walked to school in the rain and his sandwich was stolen by a bird. How can Graham turn his grumps to grins?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Tiny Mouse P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2021 20771798 2021 single work picture book children's 'Fluffy Bunny is MEASURING all his friends to find out who is TALLER. But why? What is Fluffy Bunny up to?'
1 y separately published work icon The Cat Wants a Castle P. Crumble , Lucinda Gifford (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20545861 2021 single work picture book children's

'Kevin loves his special castle. Its where he can go to get away from it all. But when his castle is ruined, Kevin sets out to find a new castle. Will he find the perfect place to call his own?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon We Are All Kind P. Crumble , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2020 19902352 2020 single work picture book children's

'No matter who you are, this book celebrates that we can all extend a hand, make amends, share a laugh, solve a problem, heal a hurt, and love one another. There are so many ways to care and to show that . . . we are all KIND.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Lazy Llama P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2020 17480081 2020 single work picture book children's

'The sports carnival is next week, and Fluffy Bunny is reminding everyone to practise. Can his friends stretch, lift and bounce in preparation for the big day?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Camp Cruddly P. Crumble , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2019 16890063 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'SIMONS HAVING A BAD... AN EVEN WORSE DAY Simons class is heading off on their annual school trip to Camp Cruddly. This isn't just a bad day, this is a grade-A, category-five, send-in-the-navy-seal-black-op-ninjas Sidebottom emergency! YOU get to choose just how weird it all gets. Will Simon be swallowed up by a disgusting hairball? Will Larry Barry save Simon from ferocious toe-nibbling eels? Will Simon discover the hidden pathway that reveals Principals Fart-Smells biggest secret yet? YOU CHOOSE! 

'Don't believe anything you read in this book! Principal Fart-Smells. Why does this book smell like farts? Simons mum. When I was a girl, books were made out of dried horse poo. Nurse Payne.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Too Cool for School P. Crumble , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2019 16889996 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'Simon's (still) having a bad day. Its the first day back at school and things are going from BAD to EMBARRASSINGLY BAD for Simon Sidebottom. Can things get any worse? Yes! Because YOU get to choose what happens next. 

'Will Simon be undone by Principal Fart-Smells? Will his teacher, Miss Giraffe, meet a ferretty end? Will Simon have his hair vacuumed off by the creepy school cleaner? '

 (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Hungry Hippo P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15445009 2019 single work picture book children's

'It's time for an egg hunt and the Fluffy Bunny is leading the way. Can the Fluffy Bunny's animal friends follow his directions to jump, bounce and skip their way to find some sweet, colourful and delicious eggs?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon On the First Day of School P. Crumble , Dean Rankine (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15444945 2019 single work picture book children's

'On the first day of school, my teacher said to me, Raise your hand if you have to do a wee. Starting school has never been more hilarious. Join Australian musical theatre and television actress, Penny McNamee, for some joyful sing-along fun.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2018- 20771729 2018 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon A Funny Thing Happened to... Simon Sidebottom P. Crumble , 2018 Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018- 16889963 2018 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon We Are All Equal P. Crumble , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14979393 2018 single work picture book children's

'No matter who you are, where you come from, where you live, what you look like, who you love, whether you are small or tall, whether you walk or run, this book celebrates the richness in our differences and the joy that we are all equal. '  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Cat Wants Kittens P. Crumble , Lucinda Gifford (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14873875 2018 single work picture book

'Kevin has some new playmates. They are cute and cuddly and they're here to stay... but not if Kevin has anything to do with it! See what happens when two adorable kittens barge into Kevin's life and make themselves at home. How will this fussy feline cope?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon A Funny Thing Happened to... Simon Sidebottom P. Crumble , Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14872629 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'It is the final day of school holidays and the only thing Simon Sidebottom wants to do is enjoy his last hours of freedom. But Simon's mum has other plans, and they all involve shopping for school shoes with Simon's snotty faced little sister. And then a funny thing happens... A hilarious, gross, laugh out loud, choose your own adventure book.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Growly Bear P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 12307502 2018 single work picture book children's

'There's a surprise party for Zebra, and all his friends are passing the message along. But when the message gets mixed up, there's confusion, chaos and lots of fun.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fossil P. Crumble , Louis Shea (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11550321 2017 single work picture book children's

'There was an old lady who swallowed a fossil. I don't know why she swallowed a fossil... That's colossal! The old lady's made an amazing discovery! Now shes on the hunt for more prehistoric snacks and not even the biggest dinosaur can stomp out her giant appetite. Surely she'll explode!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lullaby and Goodnight P. Crumble , Kim Dale (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11531508 2017 single work picture book children's

'Lullaby and goodnight Youre my sweetness, my light Youll always be in my heart So well never be apart. As the sun sets over the Australian bush, the baby animals are getting ready for sleep. Join the kookaburras, koalas, emus, wombats, and many more Australian animals, as they drift off to their favourite lullaby, safe and warm in bed. You can sing along too with the beautiful new song recorded by Miranda Tapsell, based on the classic lullaby.' (Publication summary)
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