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New Releases by Bruce Whatley

Bruce Whatley is the author of Diary of a Wombat 20th Anniversary Edition (2022), The Ugliest Dog in the World 30th Anniversary Edition (2022), My First Day at School Board Book (2021), To My Country (2020), The Adventures of Danny Da Vinci (Danny Da Vinci, #1-3) (2020).

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Diary of a Wombat 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Nov 03, 2022
Diary of a Wombat 20th Anniversary Edition
A special new edition of the much-loved modern classic -- celebrating 20 years of Australia''s best-loved wombat, Mothball MondayMorning: Slept. Afternoon: Slept. Evening: Ate.Scratched. Night: Ate. A typical day. Don''t be fooled. this wombat leads a very busy and demanding life. She wrestles unknown creatures, runs her own digging business, and most difficult of all - trains her humans. She teaches them when she would like carrots, when she would like oats and when she would like both at the same time. But these humans are slow learners. Find out how one wombat - between scratching, sleeping and eating - manages to fit the difficult job of training humans into her busy schedule. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF A WOMBAT: ''One read and Diary of a Wombat was an instant favourite, as it is with children across the country'' - Kids'' Book Review

The Ugliest Dog in the World 30th Anniversary Edition

release date: Jan 05, 2022
The Ugliest Dog in the World 30th Anniversary Edition
Perfect for everyone who loves a funny dog story, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers. Everyone sees my dog differently. Some people even think she's the ugliest dog in the world. But I think she's beautiful ... in a sloppy kind of way! Written and illustrated by one of Australia's award-winning and much-admired picture book creators, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers.

My First Day at School Board Book

release date: Jan 01, 2021
My First Day at School Board Book
On my first day, I will meet new friends and learn new things... What about you? Whether big or small, feathered or furry, the first day of school can be a lot of fun! Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My First Day at School captures the fun of learning and making new friends at school.

To My Country

release date: Dec 01, 2020
To My Country
Ben Lawson was preparing for another Christmas away from home when the Black Summer bushfires began to burn their way across Australia''s eastern coast. As the bushfires continued to rage into the new year on an unprecedented scale, Ben, feeling angry, helpless and broken-hearted as he watched the devastation from across the ocean, sat down and put his feelings into words. To My Country is an ode to the endurance of the Australian spirit and the shared love of our country. In the true Aussie spirit, Ben and Allen & Unwin will be donating proceeds of To My Country to The Koala Hospital. ''A delightful love letter to a homeland: the kind only an Australian could write. Full of humour, charm and deeply felt belonging. And to think of all the orphaned koalas who will benefit from you buying and enjoying this wonderful little book ...'' -Stephen Fry- ''An impassioned cry from the big, kind heart of a big, kind man.'' -Tim Minchin- ''Ben Lawson''s love of his homeland inspires us all to think of our own roots . . . and the need to protect them.'' -Dolly Parton- ''Ben Lawson''s book is a heartfelt reminder of how desperately we need to think about our future as a country. His sincerity is moving. I dare you not to cry.'' -Julia Stone- ''Ben Lawson writes in the tradition of his namesake Henry Lawson; an eloquent bush ballad that mourns the tragic fate of one billion bushfire victims.'' -Barry Humphries-

The Adventures of Danny Da Vinci (Danny Da Vinci, #1-3)

release date: Mar 01, 2020
The Adventures of Danny Da Vinci (Danny Da Vinci, #1-3)
Danny da Vinci and his best friend Mick Angelo are adventurers -- artistic adventurers -- who share a passion for painting and sculpture. Together the young artists meet the very important Duke of Milan, who in The Giant Horse of Milan commissions Danny''s Uncle Leo to produce a marble statue of himself -- with unexpected results. In The Flying Machine of Lombardy, the Duke issues a challenge to create a flying machine, and in The Secret of the Mona Lisa, Danny and Mick want to enter the art exhibition that the Duke holds every year, and surprisingly it is Danny''s sister Lisa who inspires them. Created by talented duo Rosie Smith and Bruce Whatley, this clever and funny collection celebrates the extraordinary artistic genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Full-colour illustrated picture book This is the paperback edition Includes three books: The Secret of the Mona Lisa, The Flying Machine of Lombardy and The Giant Horse of Milan Rosie Smith and Bruce Whatley are the authors. Bruce Whatley is the illustrator.

Looking for Crabs

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Looking for Crabs
A boy and his family go looking for crabs at the beach. But they keep hiding!

My Best Friend

release date: Jan 01, 2016

Magic Car Wash 3 - the Giant Mouse

release date: May 01, 2015
Magic Car Wash 3 - the Giant Mouse
To understand the concept of the Magic Car Wash, think Transformers meets Cars! In the town of Tyre Flats, Kit the mechanic has a magical car wash, where vehicles mix and match fronts and ends to become superheroes. There is something scary lurking in the Magic Car Wash and it's causing mayhem! How will the characters of the Magic Car Wash deal with this giant mouse as it outsmarts them all! Picture books for early childhood that explore the idea of cooperation, fear, and friendship. Bruce Whatley is an award-winning Australian illustrator, with books such as Diary of a Wombat, The Ugliest Dog and The Little Refugee by Anh Do.

And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

release date: Feb 01, 2015
And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda
But the band played 'Waltzing Matilda' when we stopped to bury our slain. We buried ours, and the Turks buried theirs; then we started all over again. Eric Bogle's famous and familiar Australian song about the Battle of Gallipoli explores the futility of war with haunting power. Now Bruce Whatley's evocative illustrations bring a heart-rending sense of reality to the tale. A timely story for every generation to share.

Red's First Fire

release date: Aug 01, 2014
Red's First Fire
To understand the concept of the Magic Car Wash, think Transformers meets Cars! In the town of Tyre Flats, Kit the mechanic has a magical car wash, where vehicles mix and match fronts and ends to become superheroes. Book 2: It's Red's birthday and he is now old enough to attend his first fire. But when Mrs Bunn's bakery is threatened by fire, it's Maggie the racing car who helps Red. Will Red ever be brave enough to face a fire on his own?

Pete the Sheep

release date: Feb 01, 2013
Pete the Sheep
There''s no cutting corners on this durable edition featuring Pete and other favourite friends at Sean''s Sheep Salon. the award-winning team behind Diary of a Wombat have joined forces again to create another highly amusing picture book.Sean is a shearer and instead of a sheepdog to help him, he''s got a sheep sheep - Pete. After being rejected by the other shearers and their dogs, Sean and Pete set up a sheep salon in town. Sheep from everywhere arrive to have their wool shorn in the latest style and even the shearers'' dogs end up arriving for a cut in order to look gorgeous.Jackie and Bruce have created the perfect combination of words and illustrations in this irreverent look at the world of sheep shearing.Ages 4-9

Queen Victoria's Christmas

release date: Dec 18, 2012
Queen Victoria's Christmas
From the creators of the delightful QUEEN VICTORIA''S UNDERPANTS comes the story of the first ''traditional'' Christmas, complete with a Christmas tree and presents for the family, as seen from the point of view of Queen Victoria''s dogs. Something strange is happening at the palace and the dogs can''t work it out. the cooks are busy ... are royal visitors arriving? Mysterious parcels are arriving. And most curious of all ... what is that tree doing in Prince Albert''s study? From the creators of the delightful QUEEN VICtORIA''S UNDERPANtS come the story of the first ''traditional'' Christmas, complete with a Christmas tree and presents for the family, as seen from the point of view of Queen Victoria''s dogs.

Christmas Wombat

release date: Dec 15, 2012
Christmas Wombat
It''s Christmas - from a wombat''s point of view. It''s Christmas! And it''s Christmas for Mothball the Wombat, too.She eats, she sleeps, she scratches,but on Christmas Eve ... Created by writer Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, CHRISTMAS WOMBAT is another irresistible picture book by this extraordinary award-winning pair. Ages 3+

Tin Toys

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Tin Toys
Discovering an old wind-up Space Ride toy on a shelf on Christmas Eve, the new toys in a toy shop listen to memories by older tin toys about how the Space Ride once gave them exhilarating rides.

The Ugliest Dog in the World

release date: Oct 01, 2012
The Ugliest Dog in the World
Perfect for everyone who loves a funny dog story, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers. Everyone sees my dog differently. Some people even think she''s the ugliest dog in the world. But I think she''s beautiful ... in a sloppy kind of way! Written and illustrated by one of Australia''s award-winning and much-admired picture book creators, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers.

The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas

release date: Aug 03, 2012
The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas
This is a classically magical Christmas book based on the wonderful idea that Santa has a special watch that slows down time so he can deliver all his presents around the world.

Little White Dogs Can't Jump

release date: Apr 01, 2012
Little White Dogs Can't Jump
Smudge and his family have got a problem to solve - Smudge''s legs are so short that he can''t jump into the car! One of the children in the family devises a series of ingenious ways of getting Smudge into the car, but none of them work. Finally, it is Mum who solves the problem. Ages 5+ Smudge and his family have got a problem to solve - Smudge''s legs are so short that he can''t jump into the car! One of the children in the family devises a series of ingenious ways of getting Smudge into the car, but none of them work. Finally, it is Mum who solves the problem. this is the book for all those who fell in love with the Ugliest Dog in the World and have been wondering what became of that irresistible creature. Ages 5+

The Little Drummer Boy

release date: Mar 28, 2012
The Little Drummer Boy
A classic picture book from one of Australia’s best-loved illustrators Annie’s grandfather carves the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift for his small granddaughter. And throughout her life Annie’s favourite decoration travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Seasons and fashions come and go and Annie has children and grandchildren of her own but the pair remain together, although as they age they both start to fade. But they put that down to being well loved.

Baby Wombat's Week

release date: Apr 01, 2011
Baby Wombat's Week
The much-loved sequel to the bestselling DIARY OF A WOMBAT He sleeps. He eats. He gets bored.He creates havoc wherever he goes!He''s Mothball''s baby - and he''s even cuter, naughtier and more determined than his mum.Created by writer Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, the award-winning duo of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat.

Zoobots

release date: Jul 01, 2010
Zoobots
These crazy creatures are not your normal zoo animals! Award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley has created a wonderful picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and the imaginative fun of recycled art. Ages: 4+ Zebo and her friends, Hyde and tC, live in Junk Jungle, which is a scrappy kind of place that is filled with things that look like - other things! Zebo likes her friends very much, but she longs for another friend - one who isn''t as big as her best friend Hyde and one who isn''t as small as her other best friend tC. One who is just right. But where can Zebo find such a new friend?Making new friends can sometimes be hard to do - unless you live in Junk Jungle, which is filled with things that can be turned into other useful things - like a new friend!Award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley has created a wonderful picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and the imaginative fun of recycled art.Ages: 4+

The Secret World Of Wombats

release date: May 01, 2010
The Secret World Of Wombats
Companion non fiction title for the bestselling Diary of a Wombat that explores everything you''ve ever wanted to know about wombats. Jackie French loves wombats. She''s been living with and studying them for over 30 years, and they have been featured characters in many of her books. Now her beloved wombats take center stage, as Jackie reveals everything you have ever wanted to know about them - from their zoological history to habitation and habits. Jackie also shares some personal stories from her experiences living with these wonderful creatures. There are also wombat Q&As and wombat jokes sprinkled throughout the book.

Martha Doesn't Share!

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Martha Doesn't Share!
Martha has a new favourite word.And that word is ''MINE!''Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to learn about sharing. And while I can''t say she learns to love it, she does learn that having all the toys to yourself means you have to play all by yourself, too. Not so much fun!The good news is that readers learn the importance of sharing as they observe Martha''s stubbornness, her (ultimate) regret and her decision to do the right thing. Martha isn''t perfect but she''s learning. And that''s what matters most.

캥거루가 춤을 춘다고(패드커버)

release date: Jan 01, 2008

Clinton Gregory's Secret

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Clinton Gregory's Secret
Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually, Clinton Gregory has at least seven secrets just from last week. Every night, when no-one else is looking, Clinton Gregory does extraordinary things: he befriends a dragon, teaches a stegosaurus a new trick, and flies around the world on a plate of spaghetti. But it's a secret . . .

Alpha Quest

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Alpha Quest
Archer, draw back your bow, for you will direct our journey. Our quest: to collect the 26 hidden pieces of the key that will unlock the world's greatest treasure. Archer, aim your arrow high, and let the quest begin! Join the Alpha Quest, a journey in search of treasure! Everyone is desperate to find the riches-Eagle and Emu, the goldfish in gliders, the Knight, the Pirate Pig, even the Violent Viking. But only you can find the hidden pieces of the key to unlock the treasure. In Alpha Quest, Bruce and Rosie have created a world full of amazing characters and extraordinary images. It is a mystery to be solved, and a book to be explored over and over again.

Wait! No Paint!

release date: Jun 14, 2005
Wait! No Paint!
The three little pigs go off to build their separate houses one out of straw, one out of sticks, and one out of bricks. But wait! Who just spilled juice on the first little pig′s house? Why are the pigs turning green? And what is that mysterious Voice the pigs keep hearing? Ages 4 - 8

Cowboy Pirate

release date: Jan 17, 2002
Cowboy Pirate
A young boy lives his life of daring adventure, pretending to be a cowboy pirate, pocketing rainbows, and beating a march on his big red drum, until he becomes too old for playing pirates, and dreams of new adventures.

My Teddy Bear Library

release date: May 01, 1999
My Teddy Bear Library
Includes "Jamberry, The Teddy Bears' Picnic, " and "A Friend for Growl Bear."

The Boing Boing Races

release date: Jan 01, 1999
The Boing Boing Races
Reports on an experiment to begin reading instruction in both English and Spanish for Spanishspeaking children in kindergarten.

The Night Before Christmas

release date: Jan 01, 1998
The Night Before Christmas
Illustrates the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.
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