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'Prue Pittock studied art and design. She began her career working in advertising, which led to her dream job, illustrating and designing record covers for EMI Australia. Prue developed her own style and the love of a limited palette through mainly working in two colours.' (Source : Amazon)

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y separately published work icon Two Rabbits Wollombi : Exisle Publishing , 2024 26543888 2024 single work picture book children's

'In Two Rabbits, Little Brown Rabbit and Little Grey Rabbit have had an argument. As they go their separate ways into the night, the wind whispers around them to remind them of their sharp words. Will they be able to come back together and find a way to save their friendship?

'The story portrays the physical and emotional journey of two best friends as they experience feelings of anger, sadness and loneliness. Young readers will learn that friendship can overcome differences and disagreements.' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Three to 5 Years
y separately published work icon River to Bay : Victoria's Maritime History Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2023 26226733 2023 single work information book children's

'Kulin Nation country is abundant with waterways essential to the way the traditional owners have lived for more than 40,000 years.

'Those same crucial waterways are where the first ships of European settlers found safe harbour in their trips of exploration.

'What they found would determine the development of Victoria.' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Matthew Flinders : Adventures on Leaky Ships Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2020 18306303 2020 single work picture book children's

 'Matthew Flinders was a country boy who wanted to be a sailor. He lived at a time when ocean voyages took months, sometimes years. His life at sea was full of adventure and danger. He was the first to sail all the way around Australia. He drew the first complete map of the continent. Sailing was a dangerous business in Matthew's time that could end in shipwreck, disease or death. He wanted to make it safer for sailors by making his map as accurate as possible.' (Publication summary)

2021 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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