James Blyth James Blyth i(25326049 works by)
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2 1 y separately published work icon Found Bruce Pascoe , Charmaine Ledden-Lewis (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2020 19693203 2020 single work picture book children's

'This gentle story set in the rugged Australian bush is about a small calf who becomes separated from his family. The little calf is alone and simply wants his mother, sisters and brothers. He can see other animals, and after running to the river, manages to ask some horses if they are his family. The calf's family have been taken away in the back of a noisy truck. So begins the little calf's journey to find his family.

'In Found we share the calf's point of view in an evocative story, accompanied by stunning illustrations.' (Publication summary)

4 y separately published work icon Norton and the Bear Gabriel Evans , Gabriel Evans (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2020 19656881 2020 single work picture book children's

'Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just annoying? This hilarious read-aloud helps children deal with the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality and belonging in an accessible way, This is a must-have for every child you know.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

2 y separately published work icon Ellie's Dragon Bob Graham , Bob Graham (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2020 18936566 2020 single work picture book children's

'When Ellie is very little, she finds a newborn dragon fresh from the egg on a supermarket shelf, and calls him Scratch. He is quite the sweetest thing she has ever seen! From that day on, Ellie and Scratch do everything together. Ellie's mum and her teacher can't see her fiery friend, but all her friends can - and, over the years, Ellie's dragon grows to be big, house-trained, and very affectionate. And Ellie is growing, too...

'A moving story about the wonders of imagination and the nature of growing up from one of Australia's most revered bookmakers.' (Publication summary) 

5 y separately published work icon Your Birthday was the BEST! Maggie Hutchings , Felicita Sala (illustrator), South Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2020 18575649 2020 single work picture book children's

'From the author of the best-selling Mermaid! and Unicorn! and one of the world’s hottest new picture-book illustrators comes the story of a plucky young cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party – with hilarious results. Funny, silly and surprisingly cute, Your Birthday Was the BEST! is the perfect blend of downright gross and delightfully entertaining.' (Publication summary)

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