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Exploring profound themes such as illness, family history, and mortality, the poems delve into the depths of human experience while also revealing unexpected beauty in everyday elements like pebbles and wildlife. Wall's work juxtaposes the harsh realities of life with moments of grace, illustrating resilience in the face of despair. Her exquisite craftsmanship invites readers to discover beauty in the overlooked, creating a poignant reflection on existence and the world around us.

Blinky Bill tells the story of a naughty little koala, Blinky Bill, and his friends Splodge the Kangaroo and Wally the Wombat. Mischievous Blinky Bill creeps out of bed at night and runs into his friends at the edge of the river and tries his hand at fishing. Borrowing the farmer's boat is only the start of the adventure with the three friends. What will Mrs Koala and Nutsy say when they find Blinky Bill has been getting into more trouble? This Australian classic, as told by Dorothy Wall, has been reprinted with original illustrations and design. This book brings to life the much-loved and well-known Koala who stole the nation's heart.

Language serves as a powerful tool for Dorothy Wall, revealing her vulnerabilities and the world's frailties. Through her writing, she meticulously examines both joy and grief, allowing readers to rediscover their sources. This introspective process transforms her insights into small gifts shared with her audience, inviting them to engage deeply with the complexities of human emotion.

With a fresh newly designed cover, Australia's favourite koala returns to delight old and new readers alike. The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill combines in one edition Dorothy Wall's much-loved classics, Blinky Bill (1933), Blinky Bill Grows Up (1934) and Blinky Bill and Nutsy (1937). Blinky Bill is the quintessential larrikin. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and impudent little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing not only his mother's patience, but also that of all the bush creatures and others he encounters. His shenanigans at Miss Pym's shop and Farmer Smifkins's vegie patch show him to be a very naughty koala indeed! One of the best-loved Australian children's book characters of all time, this mischievous koala has continued to delight readers of all ages. This new paperback edition of a cherished Australian classic includes the original illustrations, bringing to life the wonderful world of Blinky Bill to today's generation.

In Finding Your Writer's Voice, novelist Thaisa Frank and poet Dorothy Wall show that voice is not something mysterious: It's simply the way you, the writer, project yourself artistically. Finding Your Writer's Voice helps writers learn to develop a distinctive and vibrant voice.