Bologna Catalogue 2012 - Australian Publishers Association
Bologna Catalogue 2012 - Australian Publishers Association
Bologna Catalogue 2012 - Australian Publishers Association
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Picture Books<br />
HarperCollins <strong>Publishers</strong> Australia<br />
THE BICYCLE<br />
By Colin Thompson, Illustrated by various artists<br />
ABC Books/HarperCollins<strong>Publishers</strong> Australia<br />
HarperCollins<strong>Publishers</strong> Australia<br />
Rights Contact: Claire Skillman<br />
claire.skillman@harpercollins.com.au<br />
ph. +61 2 99525458<br />
www.harpercollins.com.au<br />
Colin Thompson is an internationally recognised author and illustrator whose awards<br />
include the Children’s Book Council Notable Book for Fearless (illustrated by Sarah<br />
Davis) and CBC Honour Book for Dust. The Bicycle features separate illustrations from<br />
internationally acclaimed artists such as Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Tony Ross and<br />
Freya Blackwood.<br />
Rights Available: World English (ex ANZ) & translation (all languages) available.<br />
A RAT IN A STRIPY SOCK<br />
By Frances Watts, Illustrated by David Francis<br />
ABC Books/HarperCollins <strong>Publishers</strong><br />
‘This is the kind of book that young children can pore and ponder over; the illustrations<br />
are simple but vibrant, complementing the text but leaving plenty of detail to ensure the<br />
reader will linger over each spread.’ - Four Stars, <strong>Australian</strong> Bookseller & Publisher.<br />
Rights Available: World English (ex ANZ) & translation (all languages) available.<br />
CHRISTMAS WOMBAT<br />
By Jackie French, Illustrated by Bruce Whatley<br />
Angus & Robertson/HarperCollins<strong>Publishers</strong> Australia<br />
Jackie French, recently nominated for the international Astred Lindgren Memorial Award,<br />
is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved children’s authors with her work<br />
published in over 23 languages. Bruce Whatley has published a number of best-selling<br />
books, including Little White Dogs Can’t Jump and numerous collaborations with Jackie<br />
French.<br />
Rights Available: Translation available; rights sold to USA (Clarion Books), UK &<br />
Canada (HarperCollins<strong>Publishers</strong>), Germany (Gerstenberg Buchverlag), China (Beijing<br />
King Ear Images).<br />
EDWARD THE EMU<br />
By Sheena Knowles, Illustrated by Rod Clement<br />
Angus & Robertson/HarperCollins<strong>Publishers</strong> Australia<br />
Rod Clement is one of Australia’s leading picture book author/illustrators and his<br />
acclaimed books include Counting on Frank, Just Another Ordinary Day, Olga the<br />
Brolga, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu. Grandad’s Teeth was shortlisted for the<br />
CBC Awards in 1998.<br />
Rights Available: UK & translation available; rights sold to USA (HarperCollins<br />
<strong>Publishers</strong>), France (Editions Kaleidoscope), Brazil, (Editora Fundamento).<br />
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