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Hannah Sommerville Hannah Sommerville i(6863897 works by)
Gender: Female
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'Hannah Sommerville earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Graphic Design) and is a best-selling picture book illustrator who creates enchanting watercolour, guache and digital illustrations.' (https://booksfromaustralia.com/book/jetty-jumping/)

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Anisa's Alphabet Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2019 16978646 2019 single work picture book children's

'For many refugees the alphabet represents the start of a new language and a new future, but Anisa’s Alphabet is different. A poignant and highly imaginative telling of one girl’s story which will appeal to children and adults alike ... Come with Anisa, and see things through her eyes.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Books
2021 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Picture Books
y separately published work icon Digby and Claude Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2018 14052053 2018 single work picture book children's

'The streetscape is changing in 1930s city Australia. Digby and Claude meet up to create their own place, somewhere they both belong. They have adventures and make plans. But then the building site becomes full of trucks and Claude's parents stop him visiting his friend. However, when new families move into the new flats, Digby has someone new to tell his stories to. Non-fiction information at the back of the book covers housing styles and the different sorts of 'homes' we can have.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book
y separately published work icon I Just Couldn't Wait to Meet You North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2016 9084386 2016 single work picture book children's

'Much-loved actor and radio host Kate Ritchie's first book is a beautiful tribute to the joy and anticipation of expecting a child.

'When you were still a treasured bump, tucked safe away inside, I thought about you night and day and in my sleep - it's true. My heart was full of hope and love. I just couldn't wait to meet you.

'A heartwarming story to share with the children in your family.' (Publication summary)

2017 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Birth to 3 Years
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