Richard Simpkin Richard Simpkin i(A100968 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Dylan Alcott Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Tingalpa : Boolarong Press , 2023 27219813 2023 single work picture book children's

'Dylan Alcott is a national treasure. An Olympic gold medalist in both wheelchair basketball and tennis. With a never give up attitude, Dylan is considered to be one of the worlds greatest athletes. The 2022 Australian of the year, Dylan is a true Aussie Big Achiever who's story will inspire any child to achieve their very own dreams.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Shane Warne Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Tingalpa : Boolarong Press , 2022 27219862 2022 single work picture book children's

'Shane Warne was an Australian international cricketer, whose career ran from 1991 to 2007. Warne played as a right-arm leg spin bowler and a right-handed batsman for Victoria, Hampshire and Australia. He is widely acknowledged to have been one of the sport's greatest-ever bowlers; he made 145 Test appearances, taking 708 wickets.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Shane Warne- Aussie Big Achievers Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Moorooka : Boolarong Press , 2022 26058789 2022 single work picture book children's

'Shane Warne is widely acknowledged to have been one of the sport's greatest-ever bowlers; he made 145 Test appearances, taking 708 wickets, and set the record for the most wickets taken by any bowler in Test cricket, a record he held until 2007. The Aussie Big Achievers series of books are a fun and educational way for children to learn about some of Australia's most interesting and inspiring people who have helped shape our nation. Each book encourages children to always believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Ash Barty Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Tingalpa : Boolarong Press , 2021 23621231 2021 single work picture book children's

'Ash Barty is the current No 1 women’s tennis player in the world. In 2021 she won the Wimbleton Ladies’ Singles title and in 2019 the French Open Ladies’ Singles title.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Cathy Freeman Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Tingalpa : Boolarong Press , 2021 23621130 2021 single work picture book children's

'Cathy Freeman is an icon of Australian athletics. She won the gold medal for 400m sprint at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She became the first Aboriginal woman to win a gold medal in athletics at an Olympics.

'In addition to her athletic achievements, Cathy Freeman is the only person to be awarded the Young Australian of the Year and the Australian of the Year.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Steve Irwin Richard Simpkin , Debra O'Halloran (illustrator), Tingalpa : Boolarong Press , 2021 23621029 2021 single work picture book children's

'Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, was an Australian icon. His wildlife documentary series is world renown for its action-packed adventures with dangerous animals. He was a true eco-warrior.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon 100 Australian Legends : The People Who Shaped a Nation Richard Simpkin , 7703216 2014 single work biography
1 y separately published work icon Australian Legends: People Whose Story We Should Know Richard Simpkin , Sydney : New Holland , 2005 Z1337513 2005 single work biography
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