Humphrey Bower Humphrey Bower i(A17780 works by)
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3 12 y separately published work icon The Legend of the Golden Snail Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2010 Z1722443 2010 single work picture book children's adventure
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;
'The Golden Snail has been banished to the ends of the earth and Wilbur sets out on a mission to free it. Along the way he makes friends who save him from rough seas and mazes of madness, returning him safely home.' (From the publisher's website.)
3 11 y separately published work icon Enigma : A Magical Mystery Graeme Base , Melbourne : Viking , 2008 Z1539010 2008 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;

When Bertie the badger visits his grandfather at a retirement home for magicians, he learns that his grandfather's rabbit, Enigma, has disappeared along with everyone's magical things, and the reader is invited to help break a code to find the items hidden throughout the book. Includes a built-in decoder.
(Publisher's blurb)

8 8 y separately published work icon Jungle Drums Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2004 Z1153114 2004 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;
Little Ngiri is the smallest warthog in Africa. Tired of being teased by his bigger brothers and sisters, he wishes things could be different. When Old Nyumbu the wildebeest gives Ngiri a set of magic drums, he is sure his wish is about to come true. But all the animals of the jungle are in for a BIG surprise as Ngiri's wish is granted in a most unexpected way.
6 6 y separately published work icon The Sign of the Seahorse : A Tale of Greed and High Adventure in Two Acts Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Victoria : Viking , 1992 Z849288 1992 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;
A rhyming tale of fishy underwater gang warfare, pollution from toxic waste, and true love.
3 7 y separately published work icon The Discovery of Dragons Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Ringwood : Viking , 1996 Z847978 1996 single work picture book children's fantasy
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;
This book documents the work of a group of Victorian scientists, who describe and catalog dragons from around the world, including everything from their natural habitats to their unusual eating habits.
2 7 y separately published work icon My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Nelson , 1983 Z846667 1983 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;

`Grandma lived in Gooligulch, Near Bandywallop East. A fair way north of Murrumbum, (Five hundred miles at least).' Here is a rollicking tale with a distinctly Australian flavour. (Publication summary)

4 8 y separately published work icon The Worst Band in the Universe The Worst Band in the Universe : A Totally Cosmic Adventure Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Viking , 1999 Z793323 1999 single work picture book children's science fiction
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;

'On the planet Blipp, beyond the stars, beyond the sun and moon, The world is ruled by music - but tradition called the tune. So begins the cosmic musical tale of Sprocc, a young Splingtwanger-player who leaves his home planet, Blipp, in search of musical freedom. Lured by the promise of fame and fortune, Sprocc enters the annual Worst Band in the Universe Competition and is launched skywards on an adventure of truly intergalactic proportions.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Starfish are Pointy Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8605784 2015 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Starfish are pointy. But what shapes are other animals?

'Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Herd of Elephants Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 8605717 2015 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'A group of elephants is called a herd. But what are other animal groups called?

'Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.' (Publication summary)

3 2 y separately published work icon The Last King of Angkor Wat Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7721423 2014 single work picture book children's fable
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;

'Tiger, Gibbon, Water Buffalo and Geeko are sitting amongst the ruins of ancient Angkor Wat, wondering which of them would have made the best king. The appearance of a mysteries visitor leads them to discover their true selves in a race to a distant hilltop.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 1 y separately published work icon Monkeys Live in Trees Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7474155 2014 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live?' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon Pigs Have Piglets Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7474078 2014 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Pigs have piglets. But what are other baby animals called?' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon Birds Fly Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7473996 2014 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Birds fly. But how do other animals get around?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 Graeme Base , ( nar. Humphrey Bower ) Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2024 28476449 2024 selected work picture book
1 y separately published work icon Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 Graeme Base , ( nar. Humphrey Bower ) Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2024 28476225 2024 selected work picture book

'Discover this stunning collection of bestselling stories from the brilliant Graeme Base.

'Get ready to explore and discover on this audio adventure that will take listeners from disastrous trips to the seaside, down to depths of the sea and from decoding puzzles to quests to find true leadership; through a whole array of characters including dragons and vampires.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Graeme Base Collection Volume 1 Graeme Base , ( nar. Humphrey Bower ) Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2024 28476125 2024 selected work picture book

'Discover this stunning collection of nine bestselling stories from the brilliant Graeme Base.

'Get ready to explore and discover on this audio adventure that will take listeners from the plains of Africa and the Jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia; through a whole alphabet of animals and off to discover dragons.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Curse of the Vampire Robot Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2021 22590750 2021 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 2 2024;

'Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.

'Deep in the Scottish Highlands,

'Many years from now ...

'Gertie Gif, a lowly cleaning droid from the village of Loch Lan, sets out on an heroic quest to liberate her fellow robo-folk from the curse of a legendary, battery-draining laptop who lives in the castle on the hill.

'Will Gertie and her little software-wolf companion succeed in cleaning out the vampire's corrupted heart?

'Or will the Curse of Voltoid remain forever hanging over the valley?

'Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Balloon Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2020 17196323 2020 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are looking forward to a quiet afternoon in the garden.

'But a stray balloon is heading for the rose bush. Oh no!

'When disaster strikes, who will save the day?'   (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Pond The Pond; BumbleBunnies : Book 1 Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 16887258 2018 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are playing happily in the garden. But when disaster strikes, who will save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon The Gate Graeme Base , Graeme Base (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2019 15932103 2019 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Graeme Base Collection: Volume 3 2024;

'On a dark and stormy night, Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the garden gate swing open in the wind.

'And when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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