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1 y separately published work icon My Mum Is a Bird Angie Cui , Evie Barrow (illustrator), St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2025 28382735 2025 single work picture book children's 'With the overarching theme of embracing our uniqueness, My Mum is a Bird is the funny yet touching story of a child who must bring their mother—an actual human-sized bird—to Parents and Carers Day at school.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Cub and Brown Edwina Wyatt , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26515884 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'A beautiful and heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.

'Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors – he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of things to learn and tips to follow.

'However, Cub isn’t quite sure what he would do if he ever met a bear in the woods. So when Cub meets Brown, he finds that the outdoors, and the indoors, are full of surprises.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Today You Changed the World Maggie Hutchings , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2022 24801342 2022 single work picture book children's

'It wasn't on the radio

but today

in a town like yours ...

Indie changed the world.

'You might not have heard about it, but every single day, tiny acts of kindness make a huge difference all around us.

'From Bella, who stands up for what's right, to Li, who shares his gift with others, the smallest of actions can be enough to make the world a better place.

'From the critically-acclaimed team behind I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me and Enough Love? comes a powerful invitation for kids to make change for themselves and for others.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Polly's Grand Party Plan Jane Godwin , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2022 23944160 2022 single work picture book children's

'Polly's sixth birthday would be here any day

'(Well actually thirty-five sleeps away)

'She was counting down till the thirteenth of May

'There'd be a party! Yippee! Hooray!

'Polly was making a plan ...

'For dreamers and party planners everywhere comes a relatable picture book about throwing the perfect birthday party... even when things don't exactly go to plan.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Little Book of Hopes Elyse Shellie , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2022 23612455 2022 single work picture book children's

'An enchanting book expressing all the hopes and wishes parents have for their children. Celebrating kindness, resilience and empathy, this book is the perfect collection of dreams for the future.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Let's Eat Weeds Annie Raser-Rowland , Adam Grubb , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Melbourne : Scribble , 2021 24060138 2021 single work information book

'Ever thought weeds were just pesky plants to pull out and throw away? Think again! This informative, funny, and beautiful book will show you just how great edible weeds can taste. Learn to smell your way to an angled onion, bake weeds 'n' cheese pie, and safely harvest the juicy fruits of a prickly pear.

'This is the ultimate companion for the young urban or rural forager. Once you've read it, you'll start to see food all around you, every time you go for a walk.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Enough Love? Maggie Hutchings , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2021 21959209 2021 single work picture book children's

'Willa had
one dad
one mum
one home
and a bird.
And that was enough.

'So when Willa’s parents split up, she’s pretty sad. But at least they are still all hers. Until Dad meets Kevin and Willa’s family starts to grow … and keeps on growing. When will enough be enough? Or is there always room for more love?

'Full of heart and bursting with warmth, Enough Love? is the funny and moving new picture book from the creative team behind I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Rainbow Is My Favourite Colour Penny Harrison , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2020 19858061 2020 single work picture book children's 'Bronte is a little girl who is expected to like pink. But that won't always do, as Bronte eloquently expresses in Rainbow is My Favourite Colour. She loves the green of grassy hills, the blue of her favourite boots and the purple of plums – in fact, she loves all the colours of the rainbow! Rainbow is My Favourite Colour  is an irresistible rhyming story that will charm all young colour enthusiasts (and those who enjoy smashing gender stereotypes!)' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me Maggie Hutchings , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2020 19122049 2020 single work picture book children's

'When you are small
you can see
things that
grown-ups
are too busy
to notice ...

'Everyone walks right past Pete - except for one little boy. He notices Pete's drawings, and big smile, and soon he has a new friend. When Pete gets sick, the boy wants to help. But how do you help someone get better when they don't have a home?

'A heartfelt, moving story about the importance of really seeing the world around us and the power in tiny acts of kindness.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Howl Kat Patrick , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Carlton North : Scribble , 2020 18932360 2020 single work picture book children's

'Howl is a masterfully told and exquisitely drawn story of a young girl’s way of expressing and resolving big feelings.

'Maggie has had a very bad day.

'First of all, the sun was the wrong shape, in a sky that was too blue. The spaghetti was too long, and her pyjamas were the wrong kind of pyjama.

'Then Maggie begins to have wolfish thoughts ...' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Me and My Boots Penny Harrison , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2020 17445414 2020 single work picture book children's

'Mum calls them my brave-girl boots.
My bold-as-brass, adventure boots
I’m off to snare the dragon boots.
I’ll drag him home for tea.

'Me and My Boots is the first title staring Bronte, a fun-loving character who inadvertently challenges gender stereotypes though her everyday adventures. In Me and My Boots, Bronte rejects the label bossy boots, and in introducing us to her family and friends, offers up alternative ways to describe assertive girls like herself.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Horatio Squeak Karen Foxlee , Evie Barrow (illustrator), Newton : Walker Books Australia , 2019 15797770 2019 single work picture book children's

'In a very fine house, on a very grand street, Lived the tiniest mouse you could possibly meet. The youngest of twelve, he was timid and slight, But he was always, ALWAYS very polite. 

When tiny Horatio Squeak is invited to a mysterious party at the top of the stairs, he finds himself in the unexpected company of kittens with dreadfully bright teeth and dreadfully sharp claws. Despite their intimidating appearance, the kittens are welcoming hosts who seem to enjoy Horatio's company. But when they spot a bird in the window, they cannot resist the urge to catch it. As Horatio watches on with horror, he finds the courage to speak out and save the scared bird. With his newfound bravery, Horatio returns home feeling stronger and not nearly so small.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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