Mike Dumbleton – författare

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia''s history, including the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson.Douglas Mawson led the first Australian expedition to the Antarctic. Meet Douglas Mawson tells the story of how Mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent.From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to the ANZACS and Douglas Mawson, the Meet ... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia''s history.

Santa has packed his bags and set off on a very special mission to the Australian outback. What is he up to? And will he be back in time for Christmas eve?Every year Santa opens all his Christmas mail. But this year he receives a very special letter and soon he packing his bags and setting off, promising to be back by Christmas Eve.But where is Santa going? And why?Quick ... hop on board.Let''s find out.

Muddled-up Farm is a very special farm. From the cat to the cow it''s full of surprises. On Muddled-up Farm all the animals happily make the wrong noises. Then a farm inspector arrives and demands that things must change. Things definitely change... but not in the way he expected!

Muddled-up Farm is a very special farm. On Muddled-up Farm all the animals happily make the wrong noises. But with all the tourists the animals plan to stay quiet. Then a vet arrives and pleads them to make noise! Come on . . . open the gate and see what''s happening.

What does Santa get up to after all the presents have been delivered? An adorable Christmas picture book with a cheeky Australian twist.The Christmas presents have all been delivered, but Santa is back on his sleigh.What is he up to?Where is he going?Quick ... hop on board.Let''s find out.

When her brother, James, went to war, Annie stitched the name Digger onto her toy kangaroo and gave him to James as a farewell present.'A Digger for a digger,' she said, hugging her brother.'I'll keep him safe,' James promised.Digger is the story of one toy kangaroo, one Australian soldier and two girls, in two countries on opposite sides of a world at war. It's a quiet reminder of the casualties of war, and a tribute to the French schoolchildren who once tended the graves of Australian soldiers who died on the Western Front in the heroic battle for Villers-Bretonneux in April 1918.A beautiful and heartwarming story set during World War I.

Santa has discovered high-tech gear. With his techno-pad, a soft reclining seat in his sleigh and a rocket pack, he is well prepared to deliver presents for Christmas Day. But as things start to go wrong, Santa needs the help of a young girl so that all the presents get delivered on time.

Santa has discovered high-tech gear. With his techno-pad, a soft reclining seat in his sleigh and a rocket pack, he is well prepared to deliver presents for Christmas Day. But as things start to go wrong, Santa needs the help of a young girl so that all the presents get delivered on time.

Dandy and Dazza were different in so many ways. Dandy was a best in show sort of hound. Dazza was a rough and tumble sort of mongrel. Can these very different dogs ever be good friends?