Tamsin Ainslie Tamsin Ainslie i(A122965 works by)
Born: Established: 1974
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1994
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1 y separately published work icon Barney Gumnut and Friends Tamsin Ainslie , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Children's Books , 2024 28620850 2024 single work picture book children's 'From the publishing house that brought you Ruby Red Shoes comes an adorable new character to love! Barney Gumnut, the koala, lives in Scribbly Gum Forest with his friends Wilfred the budgie, Hoppity the kangaroo, Edith the echidna, Charles the cockatoo and Robert the wombat. Join them on a joyful adventure through the forest. Just watch out for the rain! A gentle and sweet tale about friendship between beloved Australian animals from bestselling creator Tamsin Ainslie.' 

 (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Barney Gumnut Tamsin Ainslie , 2024 Sydney : HarperCollins Children's Books , 2024- 28620774 2024 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon In My Garden Kate Mayes , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2023 26389709 2023 single work picture book children's 'Bestselling duo Kate Mayes and Tamsin Ainslie return with a journey through a variety of children's gardens around the world In our gardens are where we belong. Planting, watching, growing, dreaming. In our gardens something out of nothing comes.Join children from around the world as they share their gardens, from blossoming flowers in Japan to the waterside of Malawi, the frozen landscape of Iceland to the bush tracks of Australia. These are the places they love and the places they belong. With uplifting lyrical words and stunning detailed pictures from bestselling duo, Kate Mayes and Tamsin Ainslie.' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon Grumble Boats Susannah McFarlane , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2021 20970430 2021 single work picture book children's

'Emma is very grumpy. Why should she have to visit Grandma while her brother goes to a pirate party? Harumph! Fortunately, Grandma knows exactly how to send Emma’s bad mood away … 

'Grumble Boats is a gorgeous reminder of the power of nature and the special magic of grandmas to make us feel better.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Sometimes Cake Edwina Wyatt , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2020 18433778 2020 single work picture book children's

'For anyone who has ever wished for a party every day of the year, this is a story about finding your own reasons to have cake.

'Christopher Robin had Pooh. Calvin had Hobbes. Audrey has Lion. This is the story of two friends learning the joy of celebrating the every day because sometimes it's important to enjoy things like Tuesdays, coconuts, orange, purple, and lions.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 How to Draw an Elephant Tamsin Ainslie , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Funny Bones 2019;
1 y separately published work icon Is It Halloween Yet? Susannah Chambers , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 16619513 2019 single work picture book children's

'A charming Australian Halloween picture book about a neighbourhood Halloween including a craft idea that make this a must-have Halloween purchase for every family, especially those who like to trick-or-treat.

Emily loves Halloween with its spooky dress-ups, fun games and yummy things to eat. Her busy family is not so sure. Luckily, Emily has a few tricks (and treats) to get everyone in the mood.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Count My Christmas Wishes Ruthie May , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 16575677 2019 single work picture book children's

'One kiss for baby, under mistletoe.
'Two kisses for baby, catching falling snow.

'From the creators of Count My Kisses, Little One comes this adorable counting book, perfect for the holiday season.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Count My Christmas Kisses Tamsin Ainslie , Ruthie May (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 16093364 2019 single work picture book children's

'One kiss for baby, under mistletoe.
Two kisses for baby, catching falling snow.

'From the creators of Count My Kisses, Little One comes this adorable counting book, perfect for the holiday season.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Our Baby Libby Hathorn , Tamsin Ainslie (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 14735989 2019 single work picture book children's

A new baby is welcomed to the family.
1 I Love Christmas i "Christmas time is almost here,", Natalie Jane Prior , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 110-111)
1 Rainbow Light i "When sunshine lights a rainy sky,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 91)
1 Stormy Weather i "Drip, drip, drip, drop,", Lesley Gibbes , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 90-91)
1 Socks i "I don't want to wear it,", Tamsin Ainslie , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 66-67)
1 The Jacaranda Carpet i "I am walking when I see", Alexa Moses , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 58-59)
1 The Share Garden i "We have a special garden", Alexa Moses , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 50-51)
1 Sausage Dog i "I took my mummy to the park,", Natalie Jane Prior , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 46-47)
1 Birthday i "I wake up in the dark because my birthday is today!", Alexa Moses , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 38-39)
1 Twenty Reasons Not to Go to Bed i "1. I need to go to the toilet", Margaret Wild , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 34-35)
1 A Note from Hannah's Dad i "Dear Ms Teacher Dear,", Mark Svendsen , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: A Boat of Stars : New Poems to Inspire and Enchant 2018; (p. 20-21)
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