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Bruce
Whatley Author and
Illustrator |
EC,
MC, EA |
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Margaret
Wild |
EC, MC, EA, LA |
| USA |
Mo Willems |
EC |
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Carole
Wilkinson |
MC, EA |
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Lili Wilkinson |
EA |
| UK |
Jacqueline
Wilson |
EC, MC,
EA |
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Tim
Winton WA |
EC, MC, EA, LA, Adult |
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Dianne
Wolfer WA |
MC, EA,
LA |
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Steven
Woolman Author and Illustrator |
MC, EA |
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indicates Australian authors/illustrators |
| WA |
indicates Western Australian authors/illustrators |
| Key |
indicates readership
levels for author's fiction works:
- EC Early Childhood = Kindergarten -
Yr 3
- MC Middle Childhood = Yrs 3 - 7
- EA Early Adolescence = Yrs 7 - 10
- YA Late Adolescence/Young Adulthood
= Yrs 10 - 12
- ADULT
NOTE: No levels are assigned to illustrators.
Illustrations can be appreciated at all levels. |
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| Website: N/A January 10 |
Popular author and illustrator,
Bruce Whatley was born in the United Kingdom, immigrated
to Australia as a child with his parents, moved
back to the UK for a while to study and work, worked
for a time in the US and now lives in NSW with his
wife Rosie Smith, who has co-authored several of
his titles.
Bruce is inspired by his family, with his Boxer
dog featuring in several of his picture books. He
uses a variety of illustration medium including
gouache, pen and ink, and watercolour. His style
is humorous and imaginative; his aim is to entertain
and surprise the reader. |
| Picture Books [a selection] |
- Looking for Crabs,
1992
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1993
- The Ugliest Dog
in the World, 1992
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 1993
- I Wanna be Famous,
1993
- That Magnetic Dog,
1994
- Whatley's Quest,
written by
Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith, illustrated
by Bruce Whatley, 1994
- Detective Donut
and the Wild Goose Chase,
written by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith,
illustrated by Bruce Whatley, 1997
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Little White Dogs
Can't Jump, written by
Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith, illustrated
by Bruce Whatley, 2001
- Six white boomers, written by Rolf Harris & John D. Brown, 2001
- Wait! No Paint! 2001
- The Diary of a
Wombat, written by Jackie French,
2002
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2003
- Quetta, written by Gary Crew, 2002
- Dragons of Galapagos, 2003
- Too many pears! written by Jackie French, 2003
- Pete the sheep, written by Jackie French, 2004
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2005
- The lantern, written by Gary Crew, 2005
- Josephine wants to dance, written by Jackie French, 2006
- Noises at night, written by Beth Raisner Glass and Susan Lubner, 2006
- The smallest bilby and the midnight star, written by Nette Hilton, 2006
- The watchmaker who saved Christmas, 2006
- Alpha quest, written by
Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith, illustrated
by Bruce Whatley, 2007
- The Shaggy Gully Times: the f(p)unniest newspaper you'll ever read, written by Jackie French, 2007
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers, 2008
- Clinton Gregory's secret, 2008
- Emily and the big bad bunyip, written by Jackie French, 2008
- The smallest bilby and the Easter games, written by Nette Hilton, 2008
- Baby wombat's week, written by Jackie French, 2009
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| Nonfiction Titles |
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| References |
- Watson,
Victor. The Cambridge Guide to Children's
Books in English, 2001. p. 750
- The
Dromkeen Book of Australian Children's Illustrators.
Compiled by Susan Scobie, 1997. p. 153-154.
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Award-winning author, Margaret
Wild was born in South Africa in 1948 and moved
to Australia in 1973. She has been a journalist
and now works as an editor and writer in Sydney.
She has written many memorable picture books which
have been illustrated by a diversity of Australia's
best illustrators. Two verse novels for young adults have been favourably reviewed.
Her books are usually multi-layered, often poignant,
humorous, and the language is always enriching and
full of meaning. |
| Picture Books [a selection] |
- There's a Sea In My
Bedroom, illustrated by Jane Tanner,
1984
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1985
- Creatures in the beard, illustrated by Margaret Power, 1986
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1987
- Mr Nick's Knitting,
illustrated by Dee Huxley, 1988
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1989
- The Very Best
of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas,
1989
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1990
- Remember me, illustrations by Dee Huxley, 1990
- Let the Celebrations
Begin, illustrated by Julie Vivas,
1991
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1992
- My dearest dinosaur, illustrated by Donna Rawlins, 1992
- Space travellers, illustrated by Gregory Rogers, 1992
- Toby, illustrated by Noela Young, 1993
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1993
- Going home, illustrations by Wayne Harris, 1993
- Old Pig,
illustrated by Ron Brooks, 1995
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1996
- Big Cat Dreaming,
illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- The Midnight
Gang, illustrated by Ann James, 1996
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa, illustrated by Kerry
Argent, 1997
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Bim Bam Boom! illustrated
by Wayne Harris, 1998
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year. 1999
- First Day,
illustrated by Kim Gamble, 1998
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1999
- Jenny Angel, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, 1999
Winner, CBCA Picture Book
of the Year, 2000
- The midnight feast, illustrated by Ann James, 1999
- Tom Goes to Kindergarten,
illustrated by David Legge, 1999
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1999
- Nighty Night! illustrated
by Kerry Argent, 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood, 2001
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book
of the Year, 2001
- The Pocket Dogs,
illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2001
- Fox, illustrated
by Ron Brooks, 2000
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2001
- Robber girl, illustrated by Donna Rawlins, 2000
- The house of Narcissus, illustrated by Wayne Harris, 2001
- Baby boomsticks, illustrated by David Legge, 2003
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book
of the Year, 2004
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2004
- Little Humpty, illustrated by Ann James, 2003
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2004
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book
of the Year, 2004
- Piglet and Mama, illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2004
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Early Childhood, 2005
- Seven more sleeps, illustrated by Donna Rawlins, 2004
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2005
- Too many monkeys, illustrated by Sally Rippin, 2004
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Early Childhood, 2005
- Hop, Little Hare, illustrated by Peter Shaw, 2005
- The little crooked house, illustrated by Jonathan Bentley, 2005
- Bobbie dazzler, illustrated by Janine Dawson, 2006
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Early Childhood, 2007
- Chatterbox, illustrated by Deborah
Niland, 2006
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Early Childhood, 2007
- Woolvs
in the Sitee, illustrated by
Anne Spudvilas, 2006
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2007
- Lucy
Goosey, illustrated by Ann James,
2007
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2008
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2008
- Piglet and Papa, illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2007
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2008
- Ruby Roars, illustrated by Kerry Argent, 2007
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood, 2008
- Baby bird's blankie, illustrated by Gwyn Perkins, 2008
- Big Red Hen and the little lost egg, illustrated by Terry Denton, 2008
- The pocket dogs go on holiday, illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2008
- Puffling, illustrated by Julie Vivas, 2008
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood 2009
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2009
- Grandpa Baby, illustrated by Deborah Niland, 2009
- Harry & Hopper, illustrated by Freya Blackwood, 2009
- Hush, hush! illustrated by Bridget Strevens-Marzo, 2009
- Piglet and Granny, illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2009
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| Verse Novels |
- Jinx, 2001
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 2002
- One night, 2003
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 2004
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| References |
- Kid's Best Australian
Books for Children and Young Adults 1996-2000,
Newtown, NSW : PETA, 2000.
- Lees, Stella and Macintyre,
Pam.
The Oxford Companion to Australian
Children's Literature, Melbourne ; Oxford University Press Australia,
1993. p 448-449.
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Website: Mo Willems
Pigeon Presents [Resources and games for teachers and students] |
| Mo Willems turned to writing books for young children in 2003 after a career as a writer and animator for television. His books are engaging for children and adults and have won many awards.
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| Picture Books [Individual titles] |
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| Pigeon series |
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| Knuffle Bunny series |
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| Illustrated Story Books [Elephant and Piggie series] |
- Are you ready to play outside?, 2009
- I am invited to a party!, 2008
- I love my new toy!, 2008
- I will surprise my friend!, 2008
- My friend is sad, 2008
- There is a bird on your head!, 2008
Winner, Geisel Award for beginning readers [USA], 2008
- Today I will fly!, 2008
- Watch me throw the ball!, 2009
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| Website: Carole
Wilkinson |
| Carole Wilkinson, acclaimed author of fiction and nonfiction, including
novels, short stories and television scripts did
not begin writing until she was 40. Her fascination
with history and research is evident in all of her work.
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| Picture Books |
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| Novels |
- Ramose: Prince in Exile,
2001 [Ramose Book 1]
- Ramose and the Tomb
Robbers, 2001 [Ramose Book 2]
- Ramose: Sting of the
Scorpion, 2001 [Ramose Book 3]
- Ramose: Wrath of Ra,
2002 [Ramose Book 4]
- Dragonkeeper,
2003 [Dragonkeeper Book 1]
Winner, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2004
- Garden
of the Purple Dragon, 2005 [Dragonkeeper Book 2]
- Dragon
Moon, 2007 [Dragonkeeper Book 3]
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2008
- Dragon dawn, 2008 [prequel to Dragonkeeper]
- Careless wishes, illustrated by Brian Harrison, 2006
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| Nonfiction |
- Black Snake: The
Daring of Ned Kelly, 2002
Honour Book,
CBCA Eve Pownall Award, 2003
- Alexander the Great: reckless conqueror, 2004
- Fire in the Belly: The
inside story of the Modern Olympics,
2004
- Ned
Kelly's Jerilderie Letter, illustrated
by Dean Jones, 2007
Shortlisted CBCA
Eve Pownall Award, 2008
- The dragon companion: an encyclopedia, illustrated by Dean Jones, 2007
- The games: the extraordinary history of the modern Olympics, 2008
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Website: Lili
Wilkinson
Blog |
| Lili Wilkinson is the daughter of author, Carole Wilkinson, and is herself becoming well known as writer for teenagers. |
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| Website: Jacqueline Wilson |
| Popular
and award-winning British author Jacqueline Wilson
was the Children's Laureate for 2005-2007.
She was also awarded an OBE in 2002 for services
to literacy in schools. Jacqueline has sold millions
of books and has been translated into more than
thirty languages. Her stories aimed at readers in
middle childhood are written with humour and sensitivity
and capture the life and problems of children in
contemporary society. Some titles can be enjoyed
by younger readers if read aloud and others dealing
with more serious issues will engage young teenagers,
particularly girls.
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| Novels |
- Double Act, Ruby illustrated by Nick Sharratt ; Garnet illustrated by Sue Heap, 1995
Smarties Prize, 1995
Shortlisted, Carnegie Medal, 1995
- The illustrated Mum, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1999
British Children's Book of the Year,
1999
Shortlisted, Carnegie Medal, 1999
Guardian Children's Fiction Award,
2000
- Girls in love, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1997
- Girls under pressure, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1998
- Girls out late, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1999
- Dustbin baby, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2001
- The Worry Website, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2002
- Girls in Tears, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2002
British Children's Book of the Year,
2003
- Secrets, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2002
- Midnight, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2003
- Lola Rose, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2003
- The Diamond girls, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2004
- Clean break, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2005
- Candyfloss, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2006
- Love lessons, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2007
- Kiss, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2007
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- The story of Tracy Beaker, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1991
- The suitcase kid, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 1992
Winner, Red House Children's Book Award, 1993
- The dare game, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2000
- Sleepovers, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2002
- Best friends, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2004
- Starring Tracy Beaker, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2007
- Cookie, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2008
- My sister Jodie, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2008
- Hetty Feather, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, 2009
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| Tim Winton, one of Western Australia's
most popular and well-known authors, writes novels,
short stories, and non-fiction for both adults and
children. |
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- The Bugalugs Bum Thief,
illustrated by Carol Pelham-Thorman, 1991 [Aussie Bites illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2003]
- Blueback, 1997 [Upper Primary - Secondary]
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| Adult Books possibly suitable for
students in Late Adolescence |
- An open swimmer, 1982
- Scission, 1985 [Short Stories]
- Shallows, 1985
- That eye, the sky, 1986
- Cloudstreet,
1991
Miles
Franklin Award, 1992
- The riders, 1994
- Dirt music, 2001
- The turning, 2004
- Breath, 2008
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| Picture Books |
- Jesse, illustrated by Maureen Prichard, 1988
- The Deep,
illustrated by Karen Louise, 1998
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| Website: Dianne Wolfer |
| Western Australian author and
teacher Dianne Wolfer, has written young adult novels,
short stories for children and adults, books for
reading series, poems and book reviews.
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| Steven Woolman, illustrator,
graphic designer and author of children's books
was born in Adelaide. After completing
university he worked for a publisher as a designer
and illustrator of educational books before working
full time as an illustrator and
author until his death in 2004. |
| Picture Books |
- Peter and the Polar
Bear, written by Elizabeth Best, 1993
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1994
- The Watertower,
written by Gary Crew, 1994
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1995
- Caleb, written by Gary Crew, 1996
- The Lighthouse,
written by Dyan Blacklock, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- One child, written by Christopher Cheng, 1997
- Tagged, written by Gary Crew, 1997
- The darkroom, written by Gerard Ross, 1999 [After Dark]
- Dreamwalker,
written by Isobelle Carmody, 2001
- Wildheart, written
by Isobelle Carmody, 2002
- Beneath the surface, written by Gary Crew, 2004
- Kestrel, Mark Svendsen, Steven Woolman, Laura Peterson, 2006
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- The Dromkeen Book of
Australian Children's Illustrators, Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. p 160.
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