Natashia Curtin Natashia Curtin i(20518222 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon The Last Plum Venita Dimos , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2024 28251153 2024 single work picture book children's

'The perfect book to share to talk about competitiveness. The Mini and Milo stories are designed for both parent and teacher led discussion, and also as humorous, heart-warming stories to be enjoyed again and again

'Mini is wild about winning. When she is one plum short for her entry into the annual cooking competition, she asks her best friend Milo for his last plum. Milo doesn’t want to hand it over but Mini is determined to have it. Will Mini manage to make her plum pie, or will she find another, very special, ingredient?

'Mini and Milo are endearing, charming and relatable and together they learn to deal with life’s big and small problems … building resilience and insight through trial and error and friendship. Written with heart and humour by family dispute specialist, mindset coach and mum, Venita Dimos, and brilliantly illustrated by Natashia Curtin, Mini and Milo will become your best friends too!'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Just Like You Bitjan Nhakuna Nhe Natashia Curtin , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2024 28039071 2024 single work picture book children's

'A dual language (English and Gupapuynu) bed time story, sharing the universal childhood experiences between generations, people and places.

'Natashia Curtin draws inspiration from her time growing up in Arnhem Land in this delightful celebration of the universality of childhood, and the experiences we all share and treasure, regardless of generation, place, time and space. A delightful book to share with a child, told in dual languages, English and Gupapuynu.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Elephants Can't Jump Venita Dimos , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2024 27380236 2024 single work picture book children's 'Mini and Milo help children gain much-needed skills such as conflict management and resilience skills. Elephants Can't Jump is the perfect book to share with your child to learn how to master COMMUNICATION. When Mini's friend Milo gives her a trampoline for her birthday Mini is upset. She even stops speaking to Milo. Milo has no idea what is wrong, how could he? Mini realises that talking about a problem is much easier than running away from it.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Big Flappy Ears Venita Dimos , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26660863 2023 single work picture book children's

'Story-led, with humour and heart, with “Big Skills for Mini People” the “hidden veggies”, Mini and Milo help children gain much-needed skills such as conflict management and resilience skills.

'Mini’s ears are bigger than big and huger than huge … but she has a problem. They aren’t very good at listening. When Mini misses out on the excursion, she realises that maybe her ears aren’t the problem after all. It’s not the size or shape of your ears that count, but using them!

'This series follows the adventures of Mini and Milo as they navigate friendship and all its ups and downs –example, competitiveness, managing inner voices, learning to listen, and communicating effectively.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Teeny-Tiny Voice Venita Dimos , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 25566711 2023 single work picture book children's 'First title in a new series, with endearing & charming characters, Mini and Milo model emotional intelligence in stories filled with humour and heart. This series follows the adventures of Mini and Milo as they navigate friendship and all its ups and downs, competitiveness, managing inner voices, learning to listen, and communicating effectively. Mini has a tiny house, a tiny bedroom, and a tiny best friend who dreams of being a magician. She also has a big secret, she hears a tiny invisible voice that sometimes causes big trouble. Mini realises that just as she has rules to follow, she just might be able to set some for her own invisible mischief maker.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Mary Had a Little Lamb - What Really Happened Amelia McInerney , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2021 22596860 2021 single work picture book children's

'The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly is on a ravenous rampage and the town's animals are going missing! Meanwhile, little Bo Peep has lost her sheep... and it's not looking good. It's up to Mary and her little lamb to track down the Old Lady, but will she find Bo Peep's sheep in time? Rollick along to this gripping, action-packed, never-before-retold story and find out... WHAT REALLY HAPPENED.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Vernon the Penguin Natashia Curtin , Natashia Curtin (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2021 20518250 2021 single work picture book children's

'From the moment he hatched from his egg, Vernon knew he wanted to fly. Every night he dreams of riding the wild west wind, curling and twirling, swooshing and swirling... So when Vernon decides to make his dreams come true, he discovers that what you truly want, and who you truly are, might just surprise you. Prepare for lift off, and laughter, in this fabulous debut from Natashia Curtin.' (Publication summary)
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