Emily S. Smith Emily S. Smith i(13648153 works by)
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2 y separately published work icon Kora Kerplunk's Travelling Tongue Emily S. Smith , Peter Olczyk (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2022 23616455 2022 single work picture book children's

'Kora Kerplunk is a real wild child who likes to lick disgusting stuff.

'One day, her poor tongue gets fed up and runs away. It travels all around the world, tasting delicious cuisines and trying brand new flavours, while Kora struggles with her new tongue-free life.

'Will Kora be able to change her gross ways and convince her tongue to come back home?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon How to Hug a Cactus Emily S. Smith , Aleksandra Szmidt (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2021 22017134 2021 single work picture book children's

'How do you hug a cactus?

I’d really like to know.

You see, I love my cactus,

And my hugs will help it grow.

'A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem, all with varying degrees of success. How to Hug a Cactus is a story that will ‘stick’ with many readers.'

Source : publisher's blurb
2 y separately published work icon Garbage Guts Emily S. Smith , Heidi Cooper Smith (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2020 18524667 2020 single work picture book children's

'In the North Pacific Ocean lives a monster made of trash,
A hungry, greedy meanie with a handlebar moustache.
And though his name is Garbage Guts, he’s often called Big G.
He blobs about destroying all the oceans and the seas.

'Garbage Guts is determined to have the ocean all for himself, and will do just about anything to get his way. How on Earth will this beast be stopped?

'This action-packed story explores the impact of our waste on the environment, and ways we can help save our planet.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Betty the Yeti's Disappointing Day Emily S. Smith , Graham Davidson (illustrator), Newcastle : Storytime Lane , 2018 13650289 2018 single work picture book children's

'Children's picture book about Betty, a Yeti who is seeking to add colour to her world. In her journey, she talks to an arctic hare, a pair of fur seals, and a snowy owl before finally discovering what she's looking for on her own.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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