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Kim Kane was born in London in a bed bequeathed by Wordsworth for '.a writer, a dancer or a poet'. Despite this auspicious beginning, she went on to practise law. Family Forest was shortlisted for the 2011 CBCA Awards, and The Vegetable Ark and Esther's Rainbow (also with Sara Acton) were both CBCA Notable Books. Pip: The Story of Olive won the 2008 Barbara Ramsden Award and was shortlisted for the 2009 ABIA Awards and Speech Pathology awards. Kim lives with her family in Melbourne. She writes whenever and wherever she can.Sara Acton was born in the Cotswolds and always loved drawing, especially people and other strange creatures. She studied fine art and trained as an art teacher in London. After teaching and practising art for many years in England and NZ she moved to Australia with her family. Sara now lives in a small seaside village near Sydney, where she enjoys writing and illustrating for children in her studio whilst drinking tea and eating far too many biscuits.

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Dinosaur Day Out Dinosaur Day Out
7th November 2019

Dinosaur Day Out

A breakout book from Crichton award-winning author/illustrator Sara Acton, with every-kid appeal and DINOSAURS. Sall... MoreDinosaur Day Out

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The Unexpected Crocodile The Unexpected Crocodile
19th November 2014

The Unexpected Crocodile

Peggy's family is hosting a barbecue for their neighbours, the Dawsons. Peggy isn't too sure about those Dawson boys. Bu... MoreThe Unexpected Crocodile

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6th July 2022

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    Dinosaur Day Out

    by Mum_of_boys_northeast

    This beautifully illustrated book follows two children as they go to a museum to see a dinosaur exhibition, only to find out that it’s shut. The story...

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