Bec Nanayakkara Bec Nanayakkara i(27250060 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon The Jolly Swagman Bec Nanayakkara , Kim De Haan (illustrator), Warriewood : Woodslane Press , 2025 29484778 2025 single work picture book children's 'Will dreams of going waltzing Matilda with Ollie - the Indigenous swagman who comes to shear at his family's station. But then Ollie disappears... Like Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda, this story encourages us to see swagmen not as criminals, but as people who needed support and compassion. This book will give young readers insight into this chapter of Australian history and a new appreciation for Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Book Star Bec Nanayakkara , Joanna Bartel (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2024 28006611 2024 single work picture book children's

'Grace owns thirty-seven books about space, and she has read them all. 

'So when Grace's teacher announces the class Book Party, Grace has lots of space-themed costume ideas! 

'But Grace's friends say that space is ugly and boring and weird ...

'Will Grace follow her heart for Book Week?

'A stunning story about finding what makes you happy and staying true to yourself.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Grow Big, Little Seed : A Story about Rainbow Babies Bec Nanayakkara , Sarah Capon (illustrator), Richmond : Bright Light , 2024 27250093 2024 single work picture book children's

'A tender and uplifting picture book about pregnancy after loss, from the perspective of a soon-to-be-older sibling. 

'Exciting things were happening in Nina’s home. 
‘While we wait,’ said Mum, ‘let’s plant a seed and watch it grow.’  

'When Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early. 

'As time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This time, Nina’s seedling grows and grows, and her family embraces a joyful surprise with not one but two rainbow babies.

'The perfect picture book to share with any growing family.'  (Publication summary)

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