Trace Balla Trace Balla i(7186257 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Leaf-light Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 26209806 2023 single work picture book children's

'This beautiful graphic novel is a stand-alone companion to Landing with Wings by CBCA award-winning author Trace Balla. Join Miri on her quest to help a rescued baby emu find its feet in the world, and as she connects to her community in joyful and unexpected ways. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes a beautiful ode to working together to make the world a better place.

'Join Miri in her special spot, high up among the dappled leaf-light, and below with her neighbour Wingo, two joeys, a wombat and a baby emu!

'A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way - from one of Australia's most unique creative talents.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Heart of the Bubble Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Castlemaine : Trace Balla , 2020 20049853 2020 single work graphic novel

'A touching tale of a family's awakening to what really matters, set during the coronavirus pandemic. A Graphic Novella for all ages.'
1 y separately published work icon Landing with Wings Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2020 18638673 2020 single work picture book children's

'A young girl's nature diary is a joyful journey of discovery. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes another celebration of the world around us.

'Miri's been on the move and now she's finding her feet, her freedom, her community and her home, treading lightly all the way.

'A story about spreading your wings and putting down roots in an ancient land.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Thank You Dish Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10673214 2017 single work picture book children's

'A story about gratitude, community and eating locally, from a bestselling picture-book maker.

'It's dinnertime at Grace's place.

''Thank you, alpaca,' says Grace.

''Alpaca?' asks Mama. 'Why would you thank an alpaca?'

'A playful mealtime conversation becomes a joyful act of giving thanks. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime, Rockhopping and Shine.' (Publication summary)
2 6 y separately published work icon Rockhopping Trace Balla , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2016 9192731 2016 single work graphic novel children's

'Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians), to find the source of the Glenelg River. A story about following your flow, and the unexpected places you may go.' (Publication summary)
1 4 y separately published work icon Shine : A Story about Saying Goodbye Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 8758799 2015 single work picture book children's

'A moving picture book to share with young children, and a catalyst for discussing big questions.

'A story for the very young about loss and the everlasting power of love.' (Publication summary)
1 4 y separately published work icon Rivertime Trace Balla , Trace Balla (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2014 7186305 2014 picture book graphic novel children's

'A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.' (Publisher's blurb)
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