Helen Milroy Helen Milroy i(A129743 works by)
Born: Established: Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Palku / Palyku
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Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2023 recipient Order of Australia Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to public health, and to the Indigenous community.

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Bush Mob Counting Broome : Magabala Books , 2022 24805402 2022 single work picture book children's

'The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the ‘Tales from the Bush Mob’ Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna and Kangaroo, who work together to solve problems. Each book shares a rich landscape of colours, characters and places. Bush Mob Counting is a fun and colourful way for young children to learn how to count to 10. Milroy’s famous animal characters are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Birth to 3 Years
y separately published work icon Bush Mob Counting Broome : Magabala Books , 2022 24805402 2022 single work picture book children's

'The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the ‘Tales from the Bush Mob’ Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna and Kangaroo, who work together to solve problems. Each book shares a rich landscape of colours, characters and places. Bush Mob Counting is a fun and colourful way for young children to learn how to count to 10. Milroy’s famous animal characters are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Birth to 3 Years
y separately published work icon Owl and Star Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2022 24675020 2022 single work picture book children's

'From the author of the Backyard series, Helen Milroy's latest picture book invites readers to realise the magic of the stars.

'Owl loved the sparkle of the stars. He would sit out on his tree at dusk and wait for them to appear.

'One evening, Owl became worried. His favourite little star had not shown herself. Owl searched far and wide. Where could Little Star be?'  (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
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