Hilary Jean Tapper Hilary Jean Tapper i(24098627 works by)
Gender: Female
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y separately published work icon Over or Under? Sydney : Lothian , 2024 28541411 2024 single work picture book children's

'A beautiful picture book about learning to swim in the waves at the beach, from acclaimed author Pip Harry and award-winning illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper

'I'm jumping waves at the beach with Dad.
If they're small I can leap over their frothy peaks.
Easy!
But further out, when they're big, you have to duck dive under.

'Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will she know when to dive under the bigger ones? And will she be brave enough to try? Lucky Dad is there to help her.

'A beautiful picture book from acclaimed author Pip Harry and award-winning illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper.'  (Publication summary)

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon The Day You Were Born Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2023 26898211 2023 single work picture book children's
2024 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Sasha Beekman.
y separately published work icon What to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do Sydney : Lothian , 2023 26495484 2023 single work picture book children's

'It might not be how you imagined . . . at first.

Find a you-shaped space.

Let yourself!

'Another warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little and big moments, What to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do focuses on situations outside a child's home and domestic realm where they might feel unsure. It's another gentle exploration of empathy, courage and confidence from award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and with beautiful, heartwarming illustrations by Hilary Jean Tapper.' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Children's Picture Book of the Year
2024 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Kirby Armstrong.
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