Bruce Whatley is een zeer gerespecteerde Australische auteur en illustrator wiens werken aanzienlijke genegenheid hebben gekregen van lezers. Hij staat vooral bekend om zijn samenwerkingen, waarbij hij een unieke visuele flair toevoegt aan verhalen die resoneren bij een jong publiek. Whatley's artistieke benadering wordt gekenmerkt door een scherp oog voor detail en een speels maar inzichtelijk begrip van storytelling, waardoor zijn illustraties een essentieel onderdeel worden van de boeken waaraan hij bijdraagt. Zijn onderscheidende stijl spreekt voortdurend tot de verbeelding en verstevigt zijn reputatie als een gewaardeerde stem in de kinderliteratuur.
In this delightful continuation, Mothball returns to celebrate with a special carrot birthday cake. The story promises to be filled with fun and whimsy, showcasing Mothball’s charming personality and adventures. Readers can expect engaging themes of friendship and celebration, making it a perfect read for fans of the series.
Combines The Boing Boing Races and The Flying Emu. Emu is feisty and busy. Can Emu join a race for kangaroos? Can Emu fly? He's sure there is a way! What can kangaroo do? Help, or just watch?
The story follows a young girl navigating her daily life filled with simple yet relatable activities like eating, sleeping, and attending school. Through her experiences, the narrative captures the essence of childhood and the small joys and challenges that come with it. The book emphasizes themes of routine, growth, and the innocence of youth, inviting readers to reflect on their own childhood experiences.
This charming picture book celebrates the unique qualities that make dads special, whether it's their bravery, strength, or playful nature. Featuring a delightful array of animal characters, it captures the joy and laughter dads bring to our lives.
Im Land der Nasen hat jede Nase einen Sinn, egal ob lang oder kurz, gerade oder gedreht - nur nicht die von Nick. Doch dann liegt etwas in der Luft - und nur Nick riecht es und rettet auf diese Weise das Land der Nasen. Nun hat auch er eine ganz besondere Nase.
The narrative centers on the enduring bond between Annie and a cherished Christmas ornament, the Little Drummer Boy, crafted by her grandfather. As Annie navigates life, the ornament accompanies her through various seasons, symbolizing love and nostalgia. Despite the passage of time and the fading of both Annie and the ornament, she embraces their shared history, viewing the wear as a testament to their affection. This touching tale beautifully captures themes of love, legacy, and the bittersweet nature of life.
The Tinytoreum takes you to the world of Shaggy Gully where bush-genius George Gunna Goanna began his career as an inventor. Using just his imagination and whatever bits and pieces he could find, Gunna created many fabulous things for his friends and family. This book showcases just a few of them. This is the story that Jackie French and Bruce Whatley came up with when we invited them to weave a tale around these smaller-than-life-size objects from the Museums collection. The result is a journey of the imagination that brings these little things to life in a surprising, funny and extremely inventive way.
Ein stilvoller Wombat mit dem gemütlichsten Hinterteil der Welt lebt ihr Leben: Sie schläft, frisst, kratzt sich und verwandelt Menschen in passable Haustiere.
Every night, Small Billy looks up at the midnight sky and searches for his favourite star - the smallest one that hangs close to the edge of the sky. Every night she shines down on him. But one night, fearful that she may go away and never come back, Small Billy decides to give her something that will make her remember him.