Alfred Bennett Alfred Bennett i(12796282 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Jack and the Gumnut Stalk Alfred Bennett , Alfred Bennett (illustrator), Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2019 26896691 2019 single work picture book children's 'Jack meets a Swagman who gives him some magic gumnuts. They grow into an enormous eucalyptus which Jack climbs up to find a big shed in the clouds, with a sleeping giant inside. In the original story, Jack steals the giant's things and then kills him! In this version, there is no violence. Instead, Jack does the right thing and gives back the giant's things, a magic harp and a chicken, which happen to be the giant's only friends. When Jack apologises and goes home, the giant shows his gratitude. This big book teaches us about possessions, doing the right thing, apologies, forgiveness, gratitude, and friendship.' 

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1 y separately published work icon The Gingerbread Man Alfred Bennett , Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2017 12812022 2017 single work picture book children's

'An old man decides to bake some gingerbread for his wife. When the gingerbread man comes to life, he runs away because he does not want to be eaten. The gingerbread man meets various characters, all of whom want to eat him. Finally, he meets a dingo who does not appear to want to eat him - but should he trust this stranger? This big book is about belonging, trust, stranger-danger and the ending is open for interpretation and discussion.' (Publication Summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Little Red Hen Alfred Bennett , Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2017 12811790 2017 single work picture book children's

'In this outback-themed version of the classic tale, children will learn of the determined, hard-working, little red hen who undertook a great task - to create bread with only a tiny seed. The story is set on a farm with some very lazy animals who won't help the little red hen. So she does everything herself! This tale teaches children important lessons not only about the rewards of hard work, but also of helping others in need and about how bread is made.' (Publication Summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Three Billy Goats Gruff Alfred Bennett , Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2017 12796398 2017 single work picture book children's

'This is the story of three billy goat brothers who meet a dangerous, greedy troll. Will they be able to outsmart it before they are eaten?' (Publication Summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Three Little Pigs Alfred Bennett , Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2017 12796352 2017 single work picture book children's

'This is the famous fairy tale of three pigs, who each build a house: one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. Everything seems fine in this Australian-themed tale, until an uninvited guest arrives - the big bad dingo! The first two pigs were lazy and built their houses from straw and sticks, while the third pig worked long and hard on her house of bricks. This big book will teach children that hard work and dedication pay off. It has been written with no violent ending to the characters.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Ugly Duckling Alfred Bennett , Narellan : Oz Publishing , 2017 12796310 2017 single work picture book children's

'One duckling is born a little different from his siblings and is picked-on everywhere he goes. He travels and meets different kinds of Australian birds, wanting to be loved, looking for a place to belong. He will need to discover himself before he can find happiness. This fairy tale big book teaches children that we are all different. Some children may also relate to how this duckling is treated by his peers, allowing for discussions on the concept of bullying.' (Publication Summary)
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