Marcia Kay Vaughan Marcia Kay Vaughan i(A47257 works by) (a.k.a. Marcia K Vaughan; Marcia Kay Pearson)
Also writes as: Marcia Vaughn Crews
Born: Established: 1951 Tacoma, Washington (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1981 Departed from Australia: 1990
Heritage: American
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1 y separately published work icon The Kangaroo of Humpty Doo Marcia Vaughn Crews , Louis Shea (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 25778484 2023 single work picture book children's

'Join the kangaroo from Humpty Doo on a wild ride across Australia as she grabs one unsuspecting animal after another. Can she squeeze them all in her pouch? Or will she go too far with explosive results? One surprising character enjoys the jolting journey. Can you guess who it will be?' (Publication summary)
1 5 y separately published work icon Snug As a Hug : An Australian Lullaby Marcia Kay Vaughan , Pamela Lofts (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2010 Z1676821 2010 single work picture book children's

'"Joey is sleeping curled up in Mum's pouch. Koala is resting on a limb like a couch."

'Join all the Australian animal as they settle down to rest. A warm story for bedtime sharing.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Storyteller Quilts Marcia Kay Vaughan , Robyn Belton (illustrator), Auckland : Shortland Publications , 2001 Z1475498 2001 single work picture book children's What's so great about a trunk of ragged old blankets? That's what Amanda wonders when Gram discovers a trunk full of tattered quilts in the attic. Amanda soon discovers treasure in the stories the quilts tell. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon The Story of Small Fry Marcia Kay Vaughan , John Hurford (illustrator), Auckland : Shortland Publications , 1997 Z1475900 1997 single work picture book children's The story of a small injured orphan seal and his struggle to survive through the help and friendship of Mrs Bisby who finds him on the beach. Includes facts about caring for seal pups. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon The Dancing Dragon Marcia Kay Vaughan , Stanley Wong (illustrator), Greenvale : Mondo Pub. , 1996 Z1475656 1996 single work picture book children's A rhyming story that describes a typical Chinese New Year celebration. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon Bon Voyage Richard Vaughan , Marcia Kay Vaughan , Dan Hobbs (illustrator), Toronto : HarperCollins (Canada) , 1994 Z1475103 1994 single work picture book children's

'Larissa and Marc open their own backyard travel agency to earn the money to buy Benjamin Brown's old red wagon. The trips become wilder and wackier by the minute, culminating in an out-of-this-world travel experience for Bruno Kombobski, the neighbourhood bully.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 1 y separately published work icon Snap! Marcia Kay Vaughan , Sascha Hutchinson (illustrator), Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1994 Z847303 1994 single work picture book children's When Joey's mother is too tired to play with him, he persuades other animals to teach him new games, but none of them like the game the crocodile wants to play until Joey's quick thinking and resourcefulness save them.
1 2 y separately published work icon Sheep Shape Marcia Kay Vaughan , Kilmeny Niland (illustrator), Sydney : Margaret Hamilton Books , 1993 Z848275 1993 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon The Mystery of the Missing Map Marcia Kay Vaughan , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1991 Z849330 1991 single work children's fiction children's mystery

'Just days before its big hundred-year anniversary, the town of Tumblegum is in trouble. Its oldest and most precious possession, the map that belonged to its founder Ezra T. Tumblegum, has been stolen - swiped right off the wall of the community library! What low-down rotten scoundrel could have done this dastardly deed? Max and Maggie Maypole, the mayor’s grandchildren, are determined to find out. If you keep your eyes open for hidden clues, you too can help solve the mystery of the missing map!'  (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon A Skirt for Susan Richard Vaughan , Marcia Kay Vaughan , Lesley Boston (illustrator), Milsons Point : Random House , 1991 Z837963 1991 single work picture book children's Rosie buys a bolt of fabric at a sale and decides she'll make a skirt for her sister to wear to a party on the same day. (Libraries Australia).
1 y separately published work icon Sly, Old Lockjaw Croc Marcia Kay Vaughan , Rodney McRae (illustrator), Sydney : Murdoch Books , 1990 Z1475849 1990 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon The Giant's Child Marcia Kay Vaughan , Kellie Jobson (illustrator), Toronto : HarperCollins (Canada) , 1990 Z1475721 1990 single work picture book children's

'Just before the break of day the giant's baby creeps away. Full of joyous destruction, the boisterous babe decends on the village of Binderby, causing an absolute riot. '

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon An Abundance of Animals Marcia Kay Vaughan , David Van Asten (illustrator), Ringwood : Lamont , 1990 Z1475718 1990 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Milly Fitzwilly's Most Magnificent Mousecatcher Marcia Kay Vaughan , Roland Harvey (illustrator), Fitzroy : Five Mile Press , 1989 Z1017267 1989 single work picture book children's humour Milly Fitzwilly solves her mouse problem by building the most amazing, the most remarkable, the most marvellous mousecatcher ever. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon Adam's Apple Marcia Kay Vaughan , Richard Vaughan , Coral Tulloch (illustrator), Fitzroy : Five Mile Press , 1989 Z994887 1989 single work picture book children's Adam's apple falls out of his bag on the way to school, and amazing things happen to it. (Publisher's blurb)
1 3 y separately published work icon Still Room For More Marcia Kay Vaughan , Craig Smith (illustrator), Hornsby : Australasian Publishing Co. , 1989 Z913549 1989 single work picture book children's humour The animals are delighted when Mr. Boar offers to wash all their clothes but the load is too much for the new washing machine and it explodes with interesting results. (Libraries Australia)
1 8 y separately published work icon The Sea-Breeze Hotel Marcia Kay Vaughan , Patricia Mullins (illustrator), Hunters Hill : Margaret Hamilton Books , 1989 Z849000 1989 single work picture book children's It is so windy at the Sea-Breeze Hotel that no-one ever wants to stay there. Until one day Sam has a clever idea. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon There's a Bunyip under My Bed Marcia Kay Vaughan , Sydney : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , 1989 23112718 1989 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Ships and Boats and Things That Float Marcia Kay Vaughan , Sydney : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , 1989 23112329 1989 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon As Fat as That Marcia Kay Vaughan , Sydney : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , 1989 23110821 1989 single work children's fiction children's
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