Chris Nixon Chris Nixon i(A125481 works by)
Gender: Male
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y separately published work icon Wild Australian Life Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 23797200 2022 single work information book children's

'A stunning new exploration of Australian animals from the creator of the bestselling Australian Animal Atlas.

'From a leading expert and talented visual artist comes this celebration of the astounding diversity of Australia's animal kingdom.

'More than one million animal species make their homes in Australia - from the deepest oceans to the tops of mountains and the harshest deserts. But just how do they survive? Discover the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most extraordinary animals in this must-have collection for every Australian family.' (Publication summary)

2023 winner Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
2023 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2023 shortlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated Book designed by Kirby Armstrong.
2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon The Australian Climate Change Book : Be Informed and Make a Difference Mulgrave : Lothian , 2021 22587711 2021 single work picture book information book children's

'An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children about the specific challenges of climate change for Australia so they can be informed and make a difference.

'Australia is a unique and incredibly diverse natural environment and we are oh-so-lucky to live here. Our country is home to a great number of amazing ecosystems. But things like fossil fuels, greenhouse gases and deforestation are creating imbalances in our ecosystems and causing climate change. Climate changes leads to all sorts of crazy weather and damage to our natural environments and wildlife habitats.

'But it's not too late to fix it! Even small steps can make a difference and you have the power to help.

'A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand climate change and the ways in which they can make a difference.' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Five to 8 Years
2022 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature Non-Fiction
y separately published work icon Lights Out, Leonard Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 16655226 2019 single work picture book children's

'A cheeky story about night-time fears from award-winning Australian singer and songwriter Josh Pyke.

Leonard doesn't like bedtime, especially when there's a five-nosed, seven-tailed, eleven-handed, scaly-waily monster hiding in the corner of his bedroom. It seems like Leonard will never sleep again ... until he discovers a mysterious book called How to Frighten Monsters.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Three to 5 Years
2020 shortlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Marina Messiha
2020 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Picture Books
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