David Mackintosh David Mackintosh i(A53858 works by)
Born: Established: 1968 Belfast,
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Northern Ireland,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1969
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1 y separately published work icon Waiting for Chicken Smith David Mackintosh , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 14733316 2018 single work picture book children's

'"Every year, I stay in the same cabin at the beach with my family, and every year Chicken Smith's here too, with his Dad and his dog, Jelly. But this year, something's different."

'As we hang on the words of the narrator, we learn of the legendary Chicken Smith and the beachside town that has been the backdrop to their school-holiday adventures for years. But will Chicken Smith turn up this year? Or will a friendship of a different kind blossom.

'A story about childhood friendship, the inevitability of change and the magic of anticipation.' 

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 1 y separately published work icon Archie and the Bear Zanni Louise , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11520625 2017 single work picture book children's

'Archie has something to say, but no one is listening. So Archie leaves home … and discovers someone else with something to say. And because they both know how that feels, they both listen.

'This is a quirky story about being who you are (even when you’re not), by Zanni Louise and with illustrations by the inimitably wonderful David Mackintosh. ' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon What's Up MuMu? David Mackintosh , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Australia : HarperCollins Australia , 2015 9485101 2015 single work picture book children's

'MuMu is not quite MuMu today. But with enough good cheer and fun, can her best friend Lox put things right? MuMu is not having a good day. Nothing can put things right. AND THAT'S THAT. Her best friend Lox knows her better than anyone, but does he have enough tricks up his sleeve to put things right? A rattly rollercoaster of a story from award-winning author/illustrator David Mackintosh, this bright and witty story of friendship, patience and modern construction methods will have you wishing for a best friend like Lox.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 1 y separately published work icon Lucky David Mackintosh , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2014 7844940 2014 single work picture book children's

'We’re have a surprise at dinner tonight… but what could it BE? A joyful slice of family life all about what it really means to be lucky.

'When Mum announces that we’re having a surprise at dinner tonight, my brother Leo and I can’t help but wonder…

'What could it BE?

'Mum says we’ll have to wait and see, but Leo and I have some ideas of our own…' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Animal Tales Raewyn Caisley , Bruce Dawe , Rachel Flynn , Jane Godwin , Victor Kelleher , Scoresby : Penguin , 2014 7608525 2014 selected work children's fiction

'Have you ever wanted to have a cat for a pet, a very large cat? Need another player for cricket? How about Scruffy, the dog? How cute are Penguins? What would you do to help save one? A very wet kitten and an even wetter goldfish, will they stay in the family?

'A wonderful collection of heartfelt stories all about pets and animals.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Frank Show David Mackintosh , David Mackintosh (illustrator), London : HarperCollins Australia , 2012 Z1879901 2012 single work picture book children's In this hilarious, wise and heart-warming story, awesome new picture book talent David Mackintosh shows with a supreme lightness of touch just how much the older generation has to teach us, and how much fun learning from them can be (Libraries Australia).
1 Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School David Mackintosh , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Childrens' Book Council of Australia , August vol. 55 no. 3 2011; (p. 20-21)
1 2 y separately published work icon Same as Me David Mackintosh , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Camberwell : Puffin Baby , 2007 Z1396819 2007 single work picture book children's
2 4 y separately published work icon Rex Ursula Dubosarsky , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Camberwell : Penguin , 2005 Z1217561 2005 single work picture book children's 'Meet Rex. He is the class pet. Every day, someone gets to take Rex home. What would you do if Rex came to visit you?' (Publisher's blurb)
1 Illustrations David Mackintosh , 2005 single work
— Appears in: Kids' Night In 2 : A Feast of Stories 2005; (p. 84)
1 y separately published work icon The Three Crooks Pirayeh Yaghmaii , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1148833 2004 single work children's fiction children's humour

'With their lies and tricks, three men travel from town to town, ripping off old people and the poor. But kind Hassan B and his clever donkey Hector know a few tricks too and beat them at their own game. Suggested level: primary.' (Publication summary)

 
2 y separately published work icon Bragging Reggie Archimede Fusillo , Melbourne : Puffin , 2004 29079118 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'There's a new kid at school and he brags about everything. He even brags about the great birthday party he's organising. But even Nolan can't guess what's going to happen there!

'A great new Bite from this ever-popular author.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Freezing Eye Claire Carmichael , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2003 Z1038438 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy
1 4 y separately published work icon The Duck Catcher Moses Aaron , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003 Z1037518 2003 single work picture book children's 'Gombei catches just one duck a day because that is all the food he needs. When the days turn cold, however, he changes his mind. If he can catch a hundred ducks, he thinks, he won't have to work all winter long. Then Gombei walks into a trap!' Source: bookseller's website.
1 Keep Ya Hair On Sharon Keep Ya Hair On Gillian Rubinstein , David Mackintosh , 2003 single work musical theatre children's humour
1 5 y separately published work icon Prue Theroux : The Cool Librarian Gillian Rubinstein , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2000 Z819756 2000 single work picture book children's

'This is an amusing story of a school librarian, Miss Prue Theroux, who will do anything for you, who knows lots of things, who's really cool.

'And when she falls sick and is replaced by Mr Boycott, it's a very different scene in the library.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 2 y separately published work icon Poor Fish! Jane Godwin , Ringwood : Penguin , 2000 Z668113 2000 single work children's fiction children's

'It's Saturday morning. Auskick starts soon. But there's something wrong with Brendan's Fish...' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Paradise Gold Wendy Orr , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1999 Z1084123 1999 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Odd Balls : Jokes and Funny Stories Christine Harris , Milsons Point : Red Fox , 1998 Z1021558 1998 selected work children's fiction children's humour
1 5 y separately published work icon The Midwife's Daughters Marion Halligan , David Mackintosh (illustrator), Victoria : Mammoth , 1997 Z834523 1997 single work picture book children's humour
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