Beverley McWilliams Beverley McWilliams i(16978574 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Cassowary Dad Beverley McWilliams , Julian Teh (illustrator), Canberra : CSIRO Publishing , 2025 29165520 2025 single work picture book children's

'Tap, tap, CRACK!

'Three stripy chicks hatch

'After patiently incubating his mate’s eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after three chicks is not easy. When a cyclone tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family? A heartwarming tale about the magnificent Australian cassowary'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Willow's Gumboots Beverley McWilliams , Hélène Magisson (illustrator), Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2024 27864431 2024 single work picture book children's 'Willow loves her gumboots. She wears them wherever she goes. But one day Willow discovers that something is wrong with her beloved gumboot. Delightful story for anyone who has ever had a favourite piece of clothing.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Spies in the Sky: Inspired by the True Story of the Pigeons Who Went to War Beverley McWilliams , Seaforth : Pantera Press , 2023 26835780 2023 single work children's fiction children's 'Royal Blue is a royal racing pigeon of impeccable pedigree. His father was a racing champion & Blue can't wait to follow in his impressive footsteps. Every morning he wakes up in his comfortable box in the beautiful loft at Sandringham House, eats the very best of seeds, and spends the day training with his friends to be the fastest and strongest pigeon in Britain. But the landscape beneath him as he flies is beginning to change: the lovely gardens are being dug up, ugly vegetables are replacing the beautiful flowers, and large trucks are driving up and down the roads. Until one day the King himself comes to visit the loft, choosing Blue personally for a very special assignment. Blue finds himself on the coast of England, far away from his comfortable home, the newest member of the Royal Pigeon Service, a group of pigeons that don't appreciate his refined manners and requests for better food. Racing soon falls away, as Blue takes on new responsibilities, helping with rescues, carrying secrets, and facing dangers he could never have imagined. As he and his new friends face the dark days of war, one thing will become clear: courage and friendship can be found in the unlikeliest of places.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Reindeer and the Submarine : Inspired by True Events Beverley McWilliams , Neutral Bay : Pantera Press , 2022 24490717 2022 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'In 1941, the crew of the HMS Trident received a very unexpected gift -

'An orphaned reindeer with no antlers, Pollyanna is raised by Igor, a Sami herder, and is more at home in the company of people than other reindeer. When she discovers Igor is leaving for war, Pollyanna decides to follow, but en route, she is captured and gifted to the crew of a British submarine.

'Life onboard Trident brings more than a few surprises, and Pollyanna with her love of food gets into all sorts of trouble. While she misses her Arctic home, her courage and cheekiness help comfort her companions in the dark days of the war.

'But what will happen to Pollyanna when the submarine reaches its destination?

'A timeless story of adventure, hope, bravery and facing change, told through the eyes of Pollyanna, the real-life reindeer who proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.'   (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Born to Fly Born to Fly : The Story of Captain Harry Butler Beverley McWilliams , Timothy Ide (illustrator), Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2019 16978594 2019 single work picture book biography children's

'Born in 1889 on a farm in rural South Australia, Harry Butler was determined to fly. Follow Harry’s remarkable journey from studying the flight of his chickens to becoming one of Australia’s most significant pioneer aviators.

'An inspiring true story of a young Australian hero who proved that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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