J.R. Poulter J.R. Poulter i(7399718 works by)
Writing name for: J. R. McRae
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1 Mr. Eternity i "In unexpected places,", J.R. Poulter , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Guide to Sydney Crime 2022;
1 Hues and Views! i "Outback, under blue skies,", J.R. Poulter , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2021 2021; (p. 44)
1 Swirling Rainbows! i "Ideas are swirling", J.R. Poulter , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Creative Connections Anthology 2021 2021; (p. 14)
1 y separately published work icon Getting Home J.R. Poulter , Muza Ulasowski (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2017 9461852 2017 single work picture book children's

'Baby bear is curious, he goes where Mama said, 'Don't!' He finds himself adrift in a BIG, BIG ocean! Will Mama find him before his piece of pack ice melts?

'A story for early childhood and lower primary with themes of risk taking, keeping safe, obeying rules, becoming lost and being found. The book also introduces small children to the idea of protecting our environment, animal habitats, melting of the pack ice and global warming.

'Themes - risk taking, keeping safe, obeying rules, becoming lost, being found, environmental protection, animal habitats, melting of the ice packs, global warming.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Berry Big Hug J.R. Poulter , Joyeeta Neogi (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9703935 2016 single work picture book children's

'What to do when you are told NOT to, but those big, juicy, sweet mulberries are dangling right in front of your nose! What if you just have one… A humorous picture book for preschool to primary age children, about making choices and dealing with the results!' (Source: Lulu website)

1 y separately published work icon Wiggle and Oink J.R. Poulter , Olivia Pinto (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9660091 2016 single work picture book children's

'Two little piglet friends are very different. Sometimes their differences get in the way. Sometimes they discover they are not so different after all, especially when these two little boy pigs discover GIRLS!A humorous picture book, which depicts how two very different friends discover they have something unexpected in common. It is also a story of childhood crushes and learning to relate to the opposite gender!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Beware! J.R. Poulter , Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 9652802 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'The whole family is having a day at the beach - slightly paranoid Grandma, typical teasing cousins, Papa and Mother and me by the sea...But what exactly is out there?'A humorous story with strong rhyming elements for preschool and primary children, it combines a familiar family outing with water safety. Water safety links provided.'

1 y separately published work icon Twice as Worsa! J.R. Poulter , Rico Schacherl (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9593581 2016 single work picture book children's

'It takes real talent to turn a deadly dangerous situation into a personal win/win save the day scenario! Our young hero thinks he sees just the opportunity. He acts, summonsing every drop of bravery and resolve he possesses. But things are not always as they seem and adults have a disastrous ability to see things from the worst possible perspective.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mama's Masquerade J.R. Poulter , Kat Cameron (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9589621 2016 single work picture book children's

'Mama is so pretty, so clever, so mama. But sometimes mama gets the urge to reinvent herself, not always with the best results as far as her little girl is concerned. Why can't Mama always see that just being Mama is perfect!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Toofs J.R. Poulter , Estelle A. Poulter , Andrea Pucci (illustrator), Monica Rondino (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9464219 2016 single work picture book children's

'BEWARE! Biting Baby! Just how do you cope? Here is a story to give you some home. A humorous tale with rhyming element, including tried and true strategies from professional childcare.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Soldier Who Was Afraid J.R. Poulter , Anna Stepien (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2016 9464125 2016 single work picture book children's

'How can a soldier be afraid, a soldier of all people? Soldiers are not supposed to fear, are they? This soldier was afraid. He feared the darkness and everything it hid. What would it take for him to face his fear and see it evaporate like mist at morning? A parable for our times that deals with facing and overcoming our fears. A picture book story for all ages. ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Cattitudes : A Collection of Cattiverse J.R. Poulter , Aspley : Word Wings , 2016 10680347 2016 selected work poetry

' Blurb: Cats! The good, the feral and the funny are all featured here in a collection of humorous, dramatic and narrative poems for folk of all ages to enjoy. Most of the poems have been previously published in various journals and anthologies, under either Poulter or McRae, some are new, never before published. Included in the collection, are some poems, broken into parts, for use in Speech and Drama and Eisteddfod work. Images have been created to allow for photocopying and printing out for colouring-in purposes!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Cuddle Kitten and Puddle Pup J.R. Poulter , Trish Flannery (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2015 9589168 2015 single work picture book children's

'Puddles and poohs can be funny, but not when you step in them! The family has a problem, a new pup is messing things up! Their little girl is learning to use her potty but the pet puppy is not. Will the clean little kitten come to the rescue? A gently humorous picture book for 2 to 5 year olds with themes of toilet training and pet care.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dream of the Fox Women J.R. Poulter , Laura Peterson (illustrator), Kew East : Windy Hollow , 2015 13813792 2015 single work picture book children's

'Based loosely on the Japanese legend of the Fox Women, all forms of bullying and the horrors of the hunt, this is a story of blurred lines – what is real, what only seems?

Dream of the Fox Women charts the realm of childhood dreams, explores the nature of dream as escape, as nightmare form to waking life reality, as the labyrinth in which we hide our secrets and, importantly, as our way of processing and resolving life’s traumas.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Raaaahhhhrrrrr! J.R. Poulter , Mandy Sinclair (illustrator), Aspley : Word Wings for Kids , 2014 9590093 2014 single work picture book children's

'The Lion Family is roaring! Mum is feeling frazzled, Dad is trying hard to block it all out and big brother is caught in the middle. No one seems to care that he is suffering and baby brother appears to get away with everything!

'A humorous picture book with rhyming elements for reading to children from three to six. The story deals with surviving the "terrible twos," issues of sibling rivalry and family relationships.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Where the Ice Goes J.R. Poulter , Anders Lindholm (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Tate Publishing , 2014 7402008 2014 single work picture book children's

'The ice is disappearing. The polar bears are being relocated. For a little bear cub, separated from his mother, this is very frightening. How can he find her? Then he hears the familiar chug of Konrad’s fishing boat. Can Konrad help him? Will he find Mama? When weather and its effect on environment cause change, the impact can be far reaching. The story of a polar bear cub and his family subtly demonstrates this for children from 5 to 8 years.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Dog That Dug : A Story in Five Bites! J.R. Poulter , Cliff Blank (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Tate Publishing , 2014 7401964 2014 single work picture book children's

'Dog frets! He’s not the sort of pet, you feed and wash and then forget. Dog needs love as well as care, he needs a friend, he wants to share! When no one wants to play, Dog seeks to entertain himself by digging! He brings a ‘hole’ new world into his own backyard with hilarious results!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Saga of Haggle Lee Ho J.R. Poulter , S. Saccarola (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Tate Publishing , 2014 7398963 2014 single work picture book children's

'Haggle Lee Ho has lived in the town all his life, grown up with those around him, but was never acknowledged as one of them. That is all about to change...

'The town's people have a treasure in their midst. They just don't know it yet. Sometimes, what is most precious is right under your nose!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 y separately published work icon The Sea Cat Dreams J.R. Poulter , Muza Ulasowski (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Tate Publishing , 2014 7398722 2014 single work picture book children's

'The Sea Cat's life sees many changes. He copes with this in varying ways, by adapting, by treasuring the happy memories, by grieving, and by reaching out to comfort those around him and ease their journey through the changes that have affected them all. A story for all ages about coping with change.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Rich Man, Poor Man J.R. Poulter , Jodi Magi (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Tate Publishing , 2014 7398638 2014 single work picture book children's

'The homeless man has nothing, not even food to eat. Who will share with him? Those in need are all around us but do we see them or are we too busy looking at what we have and wishing for more?

'A narrative verse story for children from four to eight that highlights caring and sharing rather than self-seeking.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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