Author: Sally Farrell Odgers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733303333
Category : Budgerigar
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
When Blinky and the Gang try stealing a snack from Miss Pimm's store, they end up running away with Miss Pimm's budgie as well as one of her cakes.
Blinky Bill Rescues the Budgie
Author: Sally Farrell Odgers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733303333
Category : Budgerigar
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
When Blinky and the Gang try stealing a snack from Miss Pimm's store, they end up running away with Miss Pimm's budgie as well as one of her cakes.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733303333
Category : Budgerigar
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
When Blinky and the Gang try stealing a snack from Miss Pimm's store, they end up running away with Miss Pimm's budgie as well as one of her cakes.
The Book of the Film and the Film of the Book
Blinky Bill
Author: Dorothy Wall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473300620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This early work by Dorothy Wall was originally published in 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian' is a children's story about Australia's most popular mischievous koala. Dorothy Wall was born on January the 12th, 1894 in New Zealand. From a young age Wall showed great talent as an artist and at age eleven won a scholarship for her drawing skills. She is most famous for creating Blinky Bill, an anthropomorphic koala who was the central character in her books Blinky Bill: the Quaint Little Australian, Blinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. In 1985 a postage stamp honouring Wall for her creation, Blinky Bill, was issued by Australia Post as part of a set commemorating children's books.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473300620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This early work by Dorothy Wall was originally published in 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Blinky Bill: The Quaint Little Australian' is a children's story about Australia's most popular mischievous koala. Dorothy Wall was born on January the 12th, 1894 in New Zealand. From a young age Wall showed great talent as an artist and at age eleven won a scholarship for her drawing skills. She is most famous for creating Blinky Bill, an anthropomorphic koala who was the central character in her books Blinky Bill: the Quaint Little Australian, Blinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. In 1985 a postage stamp honouring Wall for her creation, Blinky Bill, was issued by Australia Post as part of a set commemorating children's books.
Australian Children's Books: 1989-2000
Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: Miegunyah Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "
Publisher: Miegunyah Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "
Australian National Bibliography
Thomas and the Great Railway Show
Author: Christopher Awdry
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405231886
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher Awdry, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. Thomas fans will be delighted to see all of Christopher Awdry's stories beautifully reproduced and printed for the first time since 1996. Christopher Awdry's first Thomas book for 10 years is also being published by Egmont in September 2007.
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405231886
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher Awdry, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. Thomas fans will be delighted to see all of Christopher Awdry's stories beautifully reproduced and printed for the first time since 1996. Christopher Awdry's first Thomas book for 10 years is also being published by Egmont in September 2007.
The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill
Author: Dorothy Wall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781849025713
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This delightful set of stories about the adventures of a mischievous koala bear has been loved by generations of young Australians. Dorothy Wall's amusing tales and drawings, and her love of the bush and concern for its conservation, still have the power to enchant children everywhere. This handsome new edition contains the complete text of 'Blinky Bill', 'Blinky Bill Grows Up' and 'Blinky Bill and Nutsy', with all the original charming illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781849025713
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This delightful set of stories about the adventures of a mischievous koala bear has been loved by generations of young Australians. Dorothy Wall's amusing tales and drawings, and her love of the bush and concern for its conservation, still have the power to enchant children everywhere. This handsome new edition contains the complete text of 'Blinky Bill', 'Blinky Bill Grows Up' and 'Blinky Bill and Nutsy', with all the original charming illustrations.
Blinky Bill Breaks the Drought
Author: Sally Odgers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733303340
Category : Dingo
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Based on popular children's ABC tv series. Blinky Bill and his friends foil Danny Dingo's attempt to ruin Mrs Rabbit's carrot crop.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733303340
Category : Dingo
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Based on popular children's ABC tv series. Blinky Bill and his friends foil Danny Dingo's attempt to ruin Mrs Rabbit's carrot crop.
International Books in Print
Australian Books in Print 1998
Author: Bowker
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.