Margaret Wild Margaret Wild i(A29397 works by)
Born: Established: 1948
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South Africa,
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Southern Africa, Africa, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: ca. 1972
Heritage: South African
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1 y separately published work icon Reading to Baby Margaret Wild , Hannah Sommerville (illustrator), South Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2024 27828953 2024 single work picture book children's

'From award-winners Margaret Wild and Hannah Sommerville comes a story to remind us of the wonder and magic of reading.

'When Dora was born, her brothers were very excited.

'I'm going to cuddle her,' said Alex.

'I'm going to rock her to sleep,' said Liam.

'I'm going to make her laugh,' said Bruno.

'I'm going to read to her,' said Peter. 

'Dora has doting big brothers who play with her, look after her, and guide her as she grows. But Peter reads to her, which turns out to be the greatest gift of all.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Duckling Runs Away Margaret Wild , Vivienne To (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 25526772 2023 single work picture book children's

'A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behind The Sloth Who Came To Stay.

'Duckling is running away and she's never, ever coming back! Or is she?Luckily, no matter how far Duckling roams, a mother's love is always near.

'A reassuring story about love and trust from bestselling author Margaret Wild, with sweetly charming illustrations by Vivienne To.' (Publication summary) 
1 Margaret Wild Margaret Wild , 2021 single work biography
— Appears in: Bookbird , vol. 59 no. 4 2021; (p. 3)
1 y separately published work icon The Amazing Meals of Martha Maloney Daniel Wild , Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2021 22444493 2021 single work picture book children's

'A tasty treat of a book where a precocious and imaginative child dines with important historical figures.

'On a school trip to the Museum of Famous People, Martha Maloney wanders off and enjoys the culinary delights of important figures through time, much to the dismay of her teacher. Readers can experience history through the dining tables of King Henry VIII, Princess Marie Antoinette, Queen Nefertiti and more, with heaped servings of information about each time period and their culinary customs. This unique picture book weaves together fiction and non-fiction to create a delicious read for inquisitive young minds.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Play School Story Time : Volume 4 Davina Bell , Margaret Wild , Alison Lester , Wenda Shurety , Mem Fox , ( nar. Yael Stone et. al. )agent Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2020 29086773 2020 selected work picture book

'Join an amazing host of celebrities as they snuggle up on the Story Time couch to narrate a beautiful selection of stories for young children.

'Join acclaimed actress Yael Stone, radio host and TV personality Myf Warhust, award-winning actress Pia Miranda, actress, radio presenter and author Kate Ritchie and much-loved Play School presenter and actress Benita Collings as they take to the Story Time couch to read this beautiful collection of stories for young children.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Girl from the Sea Margaret Wild , Jane Tanner (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2020 18880579 2020 single work picture book children's

'A poetic ghost story with stunning images from two of Australia's finest children's book creators

'Who lives in that cottage by the sea?
I wish. I wish. I wish it was me.

'A lyrical masterpiece by Margaret Wild and Jane Tanner.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Pink! Margaret Wild , Judith Rossell (illustrator), Sydney : Working Title Press , 2020 18854773 2020 single work picture book children's

'Pink was born to stand out

'Pink is a small dinosaur who stands out from the crowd. Hide-and-seek is her favourite game, but her colour means she's always the first one to be found. She doesn't want to be pink anymore ... until her difference helps her friends find their way home again.

'An adorable new picture book about accepting yourself and finding your strengths, from award-winning author Margaret Wild and award-winning illustrator Judith Rossell.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Boo! Margaret Wild , Andrew Joyner (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2019 19644178 2019 single work picture book children's

'Everyone loves to play Boo!

'Join six gorgeous babies as they play Boo! with their favourite animal toys. But what will happen when the animals play too?

'An irresistibly joyous story for the very young, by two of Australia's most-loved picture-book creators.' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon Goodbye House, Hello House Margaret Wild , Ann James (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 15990677 2019 single work picture book children's

'This is the last time I'll fish in this river. This is the last time I'll run through these trees. This is the last time I'll dream by this fire. . . Goodbye, old house. Goodbye.

'A heart-warming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader's imagination. Hello, new house. Hello!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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 y separately published work icon Chalk Boy Margaret Wild , Mandy Ord (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 13658931 2018 single work picture book children's

'A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.'

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby.
(Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Feather Margaret Wild , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 12569578 2018 single work picture book children's

'‘Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul’—Emily Dickinson

'This is a story about hope, kindness and redemption set in a grey dystopian world. When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognise its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather loses its radiance. The children take it home and care for it through the night. In the morning it is again radiant, and when they set it free it leaves behind the first signs of blue sky and colour. The ambiguous ending invites multiple interpretations about the effects of selflessness and kindness.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Sloth Who Came to Stay Margaret Wild , Vivienne To (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11534611 2017 single work picture book children's

'A wryly amusing story about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay by the award-winning author of Fox and Ruby Roars.

'Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ...

'A timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon One Keen Koala Margaret Wild , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 10284513 2017 single work picture book children's

'One keen koala and all his animal friends are ready for school! Count along in this beautiful introduction to the fun of school from two of Australia’s favourite award-winning picture book creators.' (Publication summary)
2 3 y separately published work icon The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten Margaret Wild , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2016 8702534 2016 single work picture book children's

'Biff and Buff love riding in the pockets of Mr Pockets' very big coat. They love to have Mr Pockets all to themselves, but when a little lost kitten needs a home they might have to learn about sharing.' (Publication summary)
1 The Best Horse of All Julie Vivas , Margaret Wild , 2015 single work prose
— Appears in: The Hush Treasure Book 2015; (p. 35-37)
1 3 y separately published work icon Our Baby Margaret Wild , Karen Blair (illustrator), Adelaide : Working Title Press , 2015 8032904 2015 single work picture book children's

'Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some babies have a mum, and a dad who lives elsewhere. Some babies have two mums. Or two dads. Our baby has a mum and a dad and a big sister – me!

'Babies come in all shapes and sizes, and from all sorts of families. Some babies have milky mouths, snotty noses, tufty hair, or no hair at all. Some babies like going to cafes or to the park. Some like playing at home. Every baby is different, and every one of them is special.' (Publication summary)
1 5 y separately published work icon Bogtrotter Margaret Wild , Judith Rossell (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2015 7561887 2015 single work picture book children's

'Bogtrotter doesn't ever stop running, until the day he meets the frog.

'Every morning Bogtrotter runs across the bog, up the bog, down the bog and around the bog until it's time to go home. Sometimes he wishes things would change, but he doesn't know how or what or why. Until one afternoon, when he picks a flower for the first time in his life.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon This Little Piggy Went Singing Margaret Wild , Deborah Niland (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2014 8030527 2014 single work picture book children's

'This little piggy went singing

'This little piggy stayed home

'This little piggy had plum pudding

'This little piggy had none

'And this little piggy went jingle, jingle, jingle all the way home.

'Meet five little pigs who are full of life and all the excitement of Christmas! They are either out singing, dancing and playing music, or staying at home making and baking and trimming the tree. The piggies are into everything, even a little star-gazing. Keep your eye on your favourite piggy as it enjoys all sorts of Christmas fun, before hanging up the stockings and singing ho ho ho all the way home. The perfect follow-up to This Little Piggy Goes Dancing.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Stone Lion Margaret Wild , Ritva Voutila (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2014 7210728 2014 single work picture book children's

'COMPASSION IS A FORCE MIGHTIER THAN STONE. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one dream - to run, pounce and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently.' (Publication summary)
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