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Bruce Whatley

    Bruce Whatley is a highly respected Australian author and illustrator whose works have garnered significant affection from readers. He is particularly celebrated for his collaborations, bringing a unique visual flair to narratives that resonate with young audiences. Whatley's artistic approach is characterized by a keen eye for detail and a playful yet insightful understanding of storytelling, making his illustrations a vital component of the books he touches. His distinctive style consistently captures the imagination, cementing his reputation as a treasured voice in children's literature.

    Emu & Roo
    Happy Birthday Wombat
    Small Billy and the Midnight Star
    The Tinytoreum
    Diary of a wombat
    • 10th. Anniversary Edition: Find out how one wombat - between scratching, sleeping and eating - manages to fit the difficult job of training humans into her busy schedule.

      Diary of a wombat
    • The Tinytoreum takes you to the world of Shaggy Gully where bush-genius George Gunna Goanna began his career as an inventor. Using just his imagination and whatever bits and pieces he could find, Gunna created many fabulous things for his friends and family. This book showcases just a few of them. This is the story that Jackie French and Bruce Whatley came up with when we invited them to weave a tale around these smaller-than-life-size objects from the Museums collection. The result is a journey of the imagination that brings these little things to life in a surprising, funny and extremely inventive way.

      The Tinytoreum
    • Every night, Small Billy looks up at the midnight sky and searches for his favourite star - the smallest one that hangs close to the edge of the sky. Every night she shines down on him. But one night, fearful that she may go away and never come back, Small Billy decides to give her something that will make her remember him.

      Small Billy and the Midnight Star
    • Happy Birthday Wombat

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      In this delightful continuation, Mothball returns to celebrate with a special carrot birthday cake. The story promises to be filled with fun and whimsy, showcasing Mothball’s charming personality and adventures. Readers can expect engaging themes of friendship and celebration, making it a perfect read for fans of the series.

      Happy Birthday Wombat
    • Combines The Boing Boing Races and The Flying Emu. Emu is feisty and busy. Can Emu join a race for kangaroos? Can Emu fly? He's sure there is a way! What can kangaroo do? Help, or just watch?

      Emu & Roo