Peter Gouldthorpe Peter Gouldthorpe i(A45725 works by) (a.k.a. Peter James Gouldthorpe; P. J. Gouldthorpe)
Born: Established: 1954 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 3 y separately published work icon Our Dog Knows Words Peter Gouldthorpe , Lucy Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Australia : Hachette Australia , 2015 9103033 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Meet our very clever dog. He always knows just what we're saying to him. He knows, but does he always obey?'

'A funny story about a clever (but not always obedient) dog, from a father-daughter team of dog lovers.'

'From playing in the park to dinnertime, bath time and bedtime - this very smart dog knows what's going on!' (Source: Publisher's website)

1 2 y separately published work icon The White Mouse : The Story of Nancy Wake Peter Gouldthorpe , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8818633 2015 single work biography children's (taught in 1 units)

'The Gestapo called her The White Mouse - and they wanted her, dead or alive. Nancy Wake was an Australian who joined the French Resistance during World War II and became the most wanted woman in France. Parachuting behind enemy lines, blowing up bridges and smuggling refugees across borders, Nancy fought fiercely against the enemy and became the most decorated Australian woman in any war.' (Publication summary)

1 4 y separately published work icon Ice, Wind, Rock : Douglas Mawson in the Antarctic Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2013 6119019 2013 single work biography picture book children's

'Douglas Mawson is a true Australian hero, and one of the great Antarctic explorers. He was the first man to reach the South Magnetic Pole, and led Australia s first Antarctic expedition. This is a story of adventure and survival, as Mawson faces enormous challenges and triumphs. Kids will be gripped by this extraordinary true story!' (Publisher's blurb)

1 4 y separately published work icon Lyrebird! A True Story Jackie Kerin , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Melbourne : Museum Victoria , 2012 Z1903249 2012 single work picture book children's

'Australia's most remarkable bird is immortalised in an enchanting new book for children.

'When Edith met a cheeky young young lyrebird on her garden path, she could not guess that he would one day be known as 'A Miracle of the Dandenongs'.

'This true story, retold by Jackie Kerin and beautifully illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, celebrates a memorable friendship between a gardener and one of Australia's most extraordinary birds.' (Publication summary)

1 6 y separately published work icon No Return : Captain Scott's Race to the Pole Peter Gouldthorpe , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Sydney : Lothian , 2011 Z1804321 2011 single work picture book children's

November 2011 marks the centenary of Scott's expedition to find the South Pole. No Return: Captain Scott's Race to the Pole is a stunning retelling of Captain Scott's quest to become the first man to reach the South Pole.

In the age of discovery, Antarctica remained an unknown quantity amongst the world's scientists and explorers. Robert Falcon Scott was amongst the pioneers who penetrated the ice and cruel weather. This book tells the story of his journey from England, the year-long preparations, which included enduring the harsh winter and euphoric explorations in the spring - culminating in the ill-fated final march to his goal, only to be beaten by the Norwegians and to suffer terrible loss - and (Publisher website).

1 8 y separately published work icon The Dog on the Tuckerbox Corinne Fenton , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2008 Z1511532 2008 single work picture book children's

'The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill.

'It is the story of Australia's pioneers, the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 12 y separately published work icon Queenie : One Elephant's Story Corinne Fenton , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2006 Z1285397 2006 single work picture book children's

'Queenie was found in India. She was captured and taken to Melbourne Zoo, where she gave rides, was teased and retaliated in kind. She was the star of the zoo. When she killed her keeper she was destroyed even though she was loved by many.'  (Publication summary)

3 2 y separately published work icon Ramose and the Tomb Robbers Carole Wilkinson , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2001 Z947318 2001 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction adventure
— Appears in: ラモーゼ : プリンス・イン・エグザイル上 2014;
Tomb robbers, who think Prince Ramose is a lowly apprentice scribe, kidnap him so he can read the ancient maps of royal tombs for them. The minute he is no use he will be killed. Ramose will need more than the luck of the gods to escape. Will he ever be Prince of Egypt again? (back cover)
1 Being an Illustrator Must be Lovely Peter Gouldthorpe , 2000 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Island , Autumn no. 82 2000; (p. 48-54)
1 7 y separately published work icon Pannikin and Pinta Colin Thiele , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Lothian , 2000 Z668557 2000 single work picture book children's

'At rare intervals great floods fill the desert basin of Lake Eyre in Central Australia, and for a while wildlife teems along the shore. But the miracle is short-lived. In the fierce summer heat the lake shrinks, the water turns to brine and the fish die. Birds such as pelicans then face a vast flight across the desert to the southern coast, and many die along the way. Pannikin and Pinta is the story of a pelican family that sets out on that heroic journey.' (Source: Publisher's website)

1 1 y separately published work icon The Cannibal Virus Sue Robinson , Port Melbourne : Lothian , 1998 Z921553 1998 single work children's fiction children's horror 'How can an ordinary history assignment turn into a life-threatening encounter with cannibal convicts? And how can an ordinary computer carry a man-eating virus? Just ask Stuart, who was unlucky enough to find out.'
Source: Bookseller's website
2 1 y separately published work icon The Snake Man James Moloney , Port Melbourne : Lothian , 1998 Z834454 1998 single work children's fiction children's horror
2 y separately published work icon Fort Island David Metzenthen , Ringwood : Penguin , 1998 Z834106 1998 single work children's fiction children's About a boy with asthma and the adventures and sensations of sailing. (LA)
1 6 y separately published work icon Norton's Hut John Marsden , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Lothian , 1998 Z818751 1998 single work picture book poetry children's
1 Inspiration to Illustration: The Processes Peter Gouldthorpe , 1995 single work column
— Appears in: The Lu Rees Archives Notes, Books and Authors , no. 17 1995; (p. 4-7)
1 4 y separately published work icon The Wonder Thing Libby Hathorn , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Ringwood : Viking , 1995 Z834691 1995 single work picture book children's

'What is the wonder thing that cannot be replaced? Why, water. Minimal, lyrical text plus arrestingly old fashioned linocuts reinforce the message.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 8 y separately published work icon The Lost Diamonds of Killiecrankie Gary Crew , Port Melbourne : Lothian , 1995 Z517191 1995 selected work prose young adult detective
1 Picture Book Peter Gouldthorpe , 1994 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , November vol. 38 no. 4 1994; (p. 4-5)
1 21 y separately published work icon First Light Gary Crew , Peter Gouldthorpe (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Lothian , 1993 Z122571 1993 single work picture book children's "A boy and his father go fishing at first light, and are brought together by the power of the sea."
1 Some Notes on 'Hist!' Peter Gouldthorpe , 1992 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , July vol. 36 no. 3 1992; (p. 8)
Peter Gouldthorpe explains the reasons behind his use of linocuts for the illustrations to C. J. Dennis' poem 'Hist!' and describes the amiable working relationship he enjoyed with Walter McVitty during the book's production phase.
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