Rory H. Mather Rory H. Mather i(19555549 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Laugh in the Bath Rory H. Mather , Brent Wilson (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2025 29310229 2025 single work picture book children's

'Follow this playful family of giraffes as they splash and laugh through their bedtime routine with jokes, songs and bathtime bubbles.

'This hilarious story and rollicking rhyme is bound to have your little one giggling all the way to the tub!' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Mumma Bear Rory H. Mather , Hélène Magisson (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2025 29177907 2025 single work picture book children's

'Have you seen my Mumma Bear? She's special as can be. She likes the smell of roses, but most of all loves me. A beautiful ode to the mumma bears in our lives. For those who are as special as can be.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Teachersaurus Rory H. Mather , Karl West (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28772475 2024 single work picture book children's

'This little girl has heard her new teacher is a Teachersaurus! Will she be scaly? Or spiky? Or something different altogether?'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Heart of a Tiger Benji Marshall , Rory H. Mather , James Hart (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28362672 2024 single work picture book children's

'Ty was a tiger unlike any other. He wasn’t loud like his sister or strong like his brother. He could run, he could jump, he could pounce, he could crawl. But he had no stripes. Not one, not at all ...

'Ty the tiger is struggling to fit into the very stripy world around him. But when it comes time to be brave, can Ty find the tiger heart within to save the day?' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Brunocorn Rory H. Mather , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28362047 2024 single work picture book children's ' Bruno the unicorn isn’t like the other unicorns. He’s clumsy and his magic never works properly. But when disaster strikes and his friends are in trouble, will Bruno be able to save the day in his own unique way?' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Sloths Love Parties Rory H. Mather , Binny Talib (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2024 27248207 2024 single work picture book children's

'Sloths LOVE to sleep.

'But do you know what else they love?

'PARTIES.

'Put on your dancing shoes and join Marty the sloth for the grooviest celebrations the rainforest has ever seen.

'Just don't forget to bring your PJs ...

'From Rory H. Mather and Binny Talib comes a joyous picture book that celebrates life's good times.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Little Star Rory H. Mather , Matt Shanks (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26511863 2023 single work picture book children's

'My sister is a star; I'm not on my own. As long as she looks down on me I'll never be alone. A beautiful and gentle exploration of grief and loss in memory of all the little stars who live in our night sky.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Book Week Bear Rory H. Mather , Ruth-Mary Smith (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26042382 2023 single work picture book children's

'Claire’s costume was amazing―she had hair and teeth and claws. Plus, there was the smell of fish coming from her jaws! Claire’s bear costume has a lot of flair ... almost enough to give everyone a scare! But is it enough to win first prize in the Book Week parade?'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Sebastian Stands Out Rory H. Mather , Sofya Karmazina (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26041325 2023 single work picture book children's

'Sebastian chameleon is always being squished, squashed and stepped on because he blends in. After the gazillionth time, he has had enough! Can Sebastian change his chameleon ways and finally stand out?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Monster School Rules Rory H. Mather , Carla Martell (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23215576 2022 single work picture book children's

'Welcome to Monster School! Yes, it’s quite a sight. Listen up, cause there are rules: the first one is DON’T BITE!'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Roary the Lion Rory H. Mather , Patrick Corrigan (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2021 23068115 2021 single work picture book children's

'All Lions roar, right? Not Roary and he's supposed to be the King of the Jungle! Try as he might, poor Roary has trouble finding his voice. Can his friends help him find his bellow or will he be left with a tiny squeak?'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Get Back In Your Books! Rory H. Mather , Shane McGowan (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21552027 2021 single work picture book children's '‘There were pirates in the paperbacks, a bear in fantasy. Then I saw a smiling cat, staring straight at me.’ Why are all these books characters on the loose? They need to get back in their books!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Vlad's in Love Rory H. Mather , Jesus Lopez (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2021 20992452 2021 single work picture book children's

'Everyone's favourite smelly-breathed vampire is back with another dilemma, but this time it's a matter of the heart. Peggy-Sue is new to Monster School and Vlad is smitten. Frank and Keith are not much help as they are in love too! Will the crew find the courage to talk to their crushes? Romance is undead in this sweet and funny love story.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Easter Hat-astrophe Rory H. Mather , James Hart (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20771672 2021 single work picture book children's

'A parade, a parade, an Easter Hat Parade. Hear the adoring cries! The sun is out, the stands are full, who will win first prize? The animals have planned a great Easter Hat Parade. What could possibly go wrong?'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Vlad's Bad Breath Rory H. Mather , Jesus Lopez (illustrator), Melbourne : Larrikin House , 2020 19555597 2020 single work picture book children's

'What good is a Vampire with bad teeth?

'Not being able to see yourself in the mirror stinks... but not as much as putrid breath!

'When poor Vlad's breath smells worse than death  his best friends help him find a way to manage the smell  and keep his teeth  sparkling clean.' (Publication summary)
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