This tag houses some of my favorite illustrated and picture books written by Australian authors, illustrated by Australian artists or both.
“What Miscellaneous Abnormality is That?” is a Shaun Tan creation that was not meant as a stand-alone book. It is a limited-edition companion volume to the original DVD with the […]
“What Miscellaneous Abnormality is That?” a treat for Shaun Tan fans Read More »
“The Lost Thing” was first published in 2000. It ended up being a multi-award winning picture book, which in 2004 was reinvented as a highly acclaimed theatre production (by Jigsaw
“The Lost Thing” by Shaun Tan: on belonging through connection Read More »
Shaun Tan is the Australian author and illustrator whose work I fell in love with at first sight. It was the sight of “The Red Tree”. The book has received
“Unplugged!” is a special book. It is the first published work of the great Australian children’s author, the one and only Glenda Millard. I have been fortunate to meet Glenda
“Unplugged!” a celebration of life’s simple pleasures Read More »
Despite being published over 30 years ago (in 1987) this book on conservation is probably more relevant today than ever before. Its simple texts made accessible to children (co-authored by
“A Thoughtful way of explaining conservation to children” by Robert Ingpen Read More »