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Caroline Ambrus' children's books

 

THE BUSHFIRE WIND

written by Geoffrey Hugh Miller and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

This is an account of what happens to animals, both feral and native, during a bushfire. The animals were driven by the fire front to the edges of the city.  The story what different animals had to do to survive the fire.

irrePRESSible Press, 2006, perfect bound, RRP $15

 

THE CLOWN

written by Maureen Burdett and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

The clown is a funny, magical entertainer. But do we ever find out who the clown really is, or if the clown is happy or sad? 
 
irrePRESSible Press, 2006, ISBN  0 9580969 0 2, perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $12, hardcover, stitched, RRP $20 

 

PIKELET’S GIFT

written and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

Pikelet was a small dog who was teased by the other dogs. He thought that being big would solve his problems. One day he escaped from the yard and went in search of a smallness cure. This is a gently humorous poem suitable for children as well as adults.

irrePRESSible Press, 2006, ISBN 0-9580969-1-0,  perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $12, hardcover, stiched, RRP $20

 

FLIGHT OF THE FAT FAIRY

written by Caroline Ambrus and Graeme Hume and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

This is a poem about a fat fairy who wanted to fly. She is teased by the thin fairies and her life is very unhappy. Then one day she met up with some kindly griffins.  They gave her good advice and a helping hand. She finally learns to fly and her self esteem improves. 

irrePRESSible Press, 2005, ISBN 0-9586896-4-4,  perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $14, hardcover, stitched, RRP $20

 

THE YEAR OF THE MEAN QUEEN

written by Caroline Ambrus and Graeme Hume and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

Once upon a time, bees had no wings. One day a baby bee was hatched which had wings. When she grew up, she was crowned the first queen of the bees.  This multi-layered, political satire is suitable for children, as well as adults. 

irrePRESSible Press, 2005, ISBN 0-9587979-9-4, perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $14, hardcover, stitched, RRP $20 


BLACK DOG BLUES

written and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus
 

Sarah’s best friend was her old dog, Lady. When Lady died, she became very lonely. She searched everywhere for another dog to replace her. Then she found  two black dogs,  Bo and Billie, at the animal shelters. They came to live with her and filled her life with many problems, but much joy.

irrePRESSible Press, 2004, ISBN 0-9586896-3-6, perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $14, hardcover, stitched, RRP $20 


 
 
 
GEORGE, THE GREY TOWN WIZARD

written and illustrated by Caroline Ambrus

A disaster had struck Wannabe. One dark night everything and everybody turned grey. The people turned to George, the town wizard, but he could not help. Then one day a little girl was born who was to become a gifted artist. She practised her drawing until one day, with the help of the wizard,  she drew colour back into the town.

irrePRESSible Press, 2004, ISBN 0-9578795-0-4, perfect bound, soft cover. RRP $14, hardcover, stitched, RRP $20 


 

YOU CAN’T LAND HERE

written & illustrated Caroline Ambrus

Drought has forced a flock of ducks to seek a new home. They cannot  find a place to land because of human occupation. They search everywhere and many ducks meet with accidents. Finally they find a home in a place that was of no any use to anyone but a homeless flock of ducks.

irrePRESSible Press, 1998, ISBN 0-9586896-0-1, perfect bound, soft cover, RRP $14