Donna Gynell Donna Gynell i(A57612 works by)
Born: Established: 1960 Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln - Louth Bay area, Southern Eyre Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Dancing with Ruby Jayne Dance , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Henley Beach : Jayne Dance , 2018 14930370 2018 single work picture book children's

'When teacher Ruby notices her children are a tad downhearted she decides to embark on an adventure to bring them some happiness. She sets out to give the children ‘a fresh new zing’ when she shares her experience of learning Irish dancing. The children find a renewed sense of belonging and much merriment as they express themselves freely and share in the excitement of a challenge. The book shows how dancing evokes the playfulness of the moment, engaging the whole body and giving the mind a rest.

'The emotions of the characters are portrayed beautifully through the illustrations and invite the reader to ponder their own feelings. As the child connects with each character as a learner who makes mistakes, this will encourage conversations and an opportunity to further explore their own behaviours around resilience and persistence.  The uplifting narrative will capture a child’s sense of agency and can-do attitude, affirming the value of effort and learning through creative movement.

'The repetitive singing words ‘Gecko, Emu, Lemon Gum’ gives the story a distinct Aussie flavour and an almost processional rhythm, drawing each child in to be the reader as well as the listener in this interactive literacy experience.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Monkey and Mouse Deer Josephine Croser , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 2015 8690205 2015 single work picture book children's

'Mouse Deer and Monkey are friends.

'They plant some banana plants to share. But soon they are not sharing and are fighting!

'Will they share and be friends?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 y separately published work icon Calpepper's Place Trudie Trewin , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Kew East : Windy Hollow , 2014 7980090 2014 single work picture book children's

Calpepper has had enough of plodding through the hot desert sand. He wants excitement, and far away places ...Will a bus bound for adventure take him to the perfect place?

(Source: Publisher's Website).

1 y separately published work icon Tubby Ted Phil Cummings , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 2013 Z1924320 2013 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon The Tortoise and the Birds Yvonne Winer , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 2013 7660139 2013 single work picture book children's

'Mr Tortoise is hungry, The birds are going to fly to get some food. Mr Tortoise asks to go with them. How will he fly? What happens next?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Winter's Blanket Phil Cummings , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Kew East : Windy Hollow , 2011 6167338 2011 single work picture book children's

'When an autumn leaf lands on Lily's nose her Mother tells her that winter is creeping in.'

Source : publication summary

1 2 y separately published work icon Jackson's Footy Dwayne Russell , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Docklands : Slattery Media Group , 2010 Z1842685 2010 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Not My Tent Amanda Graham , Flinders Park : Era Publications , 2002 Z1047106 2002 single work children's
1 2 y separately published work icon The Ragged Old Bear Leone Peguero , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Martin International Era Publications , 1992 Z827945 1992 single work picture book children's

'Although Josie has expensive and beautiful toys, she isn’t allowed to take them out. But one day at her grandmother’s house, she finds the toy, neither new nor delicate, she is to love the most; a ragged old bear.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

2 2 y separately published work icon Always Arthur Amanda Graham , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 1989 Z871693 1989 single work picture book children's Good-natured dog Arthur is happy when another dog comes to live in his household but he soon begins to feel ignored and left out as the new dog seems to claim all the family's attention.
1 3 y separately published work icon The 9 Lives of Balthazar The Nine Lives of Balthazar Anna Fienberg , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Knoxfield : Houghton Mifflin Australia , 1989 Z832576 1989 single work picture book children's Harold, a small boy and budding scientist, sets out to test the statements that adults make to him. He decides to do an experiment to see if cats really do have nine lives.
1 y separately published work icon Sleepy on Sunday Amanda Graham , South Australia Flinders Park : Era Publications , 1988 Z846643 1988 single work poetry children's
3 2 y separately published work icon Educating Arthur Amanda Graham , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 1987 Z872044 1987 single work picture book children's Arthur, the family dog, likes to help but is more often a hindrance. The family decides to teach Arthur how to be helpful by rewarding him with treats when he does actually help.
1 y separately published work icon Claude Money Amanda Graham , Flinders Park : Era Publications , 1987 Z846586 1987 single work children's
1 y separately published work icon Arthur Series Amanda Graham , Donna Gynell (illustrator), 1984-1989 11164920 1984 series - author picture book children's
8 6 y separately published work icon Arthur Amanda Graham , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1984 Z846003 1984 single work picture book children's 'Arthur is a very ordinary brown dog in Mrs Humber's pet shop. All the other animals find homes, but nobody wants Arthur. So he tries to be a rabbit, a snake, a fish ... in fact anything, so someone would give him a home with a pair of old slippers to chew'. (Source: publisher's blurb.)
1 y separately published work icon Tari's First Christmas Mary Julianne Diestel-Feddersen , Donna Gynell (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1982 Z846601 1982 single work picture book children's
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