Bruce Whatley

Bruce Whatley

  • 4 stars across 16 books
Bruce Whatley is one of Australia's most highly regarded and talented authors and illustrators for children, both here and internationally. Since 1992 Bruce has written and/or illustrated over 70 picture books. In 2002 he paired with author Jackie French and illustrated Diary of a Wombat, which was the start of an extraordinary creative collaboration. www.brucewhatley.com
3rd January 2006

Diary of a Wombat

A wombat's work is never done... Take a trip with a wombat, and discover the ins and outs of her day in ... MoreDiary of a Wombat

(6 reviews) Review
14th August 2014

The Teddy Bears' Picnic Board Book

Join Jerry Garcia in this board book edition of the all-time favorite song, illustrated by bestselling artist Bruce What... MoreThe Teddy Bears' Picnic Board Book

(1 review) Review
27th May 2010

Diary of a Baby Wombat

A baby wombat's work is never done... The star of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat is back... MoreDiary of a Baby Wombat

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4th February 2008

Josephine Wants To Dance

Josephine loves to dance. She adores nothing more than bouncing with the brolgas, leaping with the lyrebirds and swayi... MoreJosephine Wants To Dance

(0 reviews) Review
1st November 2011

The Little Refugee

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2012Giant waves crashed down on our little ... MoreThe Little Refugee

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1st June 2010

Queen Victoria's Underpants

A very funny story about the most famous underwear in the British Empire. Ages: 4+ Meet Lizzy, whose family are in the... MoreQueen Victoria's Underpants

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31st December 1985

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Illustrator Bruce Whately offers a fresh interpretation of the classic ode for the whole family to enjoy. Through his lu... MoreAll Things Bright and Beautiful

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2nd May 2013

My Dad's the Coolest

"My dad's the coolest because..." Is it his braveness, his strength...or his tickling? Whether big or small, feathered o... MoreMy Dad's the Coolest

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