Dianne Ellis Dianne Ellis i(14801801 works by)
Gender: Female
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

Works By

Preview all
1 y separately published work icon Wingdom Under Attack : A Tale of Bravery and Action Dianne Ellis , Melbourne : Brolga Publishing , 2025 28844751 2025 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'A Tale of Action and Bravery

'Flynn and Jack have a secret. They have visited Wingdom, a magical land where everyone can fly.

'When they hear the spiders of Webdom have attacked peaceful Wingdom, Flynn and Jack know they must return to the flying world to help their friends.

'But how can they return when Jethro, the local bully, keeps snooping around them? And will they be strong enough to defeat the hairy spiders with their sticky poisonous threads?

'Farting fireballs, flying dogs and surprise friendships form to show that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is to trust each other.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragons Are Real Dianne Ellis , Albertina Neri (illustrator), Unley : Tiny Seed Publishing , 2024 28720824 2024 single work picture book children's

'An enchanting book featuring themes of acceptance and knowing who we are and what we can achieve as individuals. Join Eileen on a breathtaking journey, and delight in an enchanting world where her surroundings become the backdrop for a magical friendship.

'Meet Daniel, the water dragon, and witness Eileen's discovery of his extraordinary abilities. Readers will be captivated by the heartwarming bond between characters and immersed in the rich details of Eastern water dragons. The story also introduces an educational element by sharing facts and encouraging children to learn about nature and wildlife.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Wingdom Dianne Ellis , Dianne Ellis (illustrator), Carlton : Brolga Publishing , 2023 26168021 2023 single work picture book children's 'At age 11, Flynn's strong beliefs in saving all creatures, including the smallest insects, often make him a target for ridicule. He befriends Jack, a new classmate who shares a love for winged creatures and who was bequeathed a tiny pair of wings from a dying moth. These wings allow Jack access into a magical kingdom called Wingdom. Jack invites Flynn to travel with him to Wingdom where they share a wondrous time flying and making new friends until some hideous giant spiders appear and entrap them. With great effort, they escape but only with the help of two brave dragonflies who send farting fireballs to the spiders. Wingdom is a special place where adventures happen and lasting friendships are formed.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Dabbleduck Dianne Ellis , Luisa Gioffre-Suzuki (illustrator), Melbourne : Brolga Publishing , 2021 24433821 2021 single work picture book children's

'Dabbleduck is an Australian wood duck who loves to dabble; Frog, Fish, Eel, Yabby and Platypus all know this about her.

'However, when one of her river friends becomes trapped because of rubbish left in the river, it is her dabbling that saves the day!

Another delightful children’s story by Di Ellis that teaches us about friendships, respecting differences and how when we all work together we can change the world.

'Dabbleduck is a darling and sure to become a favourite with young children and early readers.' (Published 1 December 2021)

1 y separately published work icon Kingsley the Cross-Eyed Kookaburra Dianne Ellis , Janet Davies (illustrator), Melbourne : Brolga Publishing , 2019 19558306 2019 single work picture book children's

'Kingsley is a kookaburra born cross-eyed. He wants to be like his parents and his brother gumnut. He tries and tries but he finds flying and catching his own food very difficult. With lots of practise Kingsley learns to fly and land and catch food even though he's cross-eyed, in fact him being cross-eyed is his advantage against an eagle who is flying after his brother - Kingsley with saves the day with a circular swoop at top speed! Hooray! 

'A gorgeous story about how being unique is a wonderful thing, that perseverance is key and believing in yourself to achieve your goals is important.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Mr Crocodile's Cooking Class Dianne Ellis , Janet Davies (illustrator), Ringwood : Brolga Publishing , 2017 14801823 2017 single work picture book children's

'Mr Crocodile loves sponge cake and he’s excited when Mrs Crocodile suggests he learn to cook. Going to cooking classes he realises it is harder than he expected and is ready to give up, but encouraged to practise his cooking and before long he is ready! A delightful story of encouragement, perseverance and having belief in yourself.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

X