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Diana Lawrenson Diana Lawrenson i(A18458 works by) (a.k.a. Diana Elizabeth Lawrenson)
Born: Established: Hobart, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania, ;
Gender: Female
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1 Mark Wilson : Illustrator and Writer Diana Lawrenson (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 31 no. 2 2016; (p. 18-20) 'I didn't read a book until I was a teenager. Too many trees to climb and adventures to be had. ...'
1 Dromkeen Pictured Afresh Diana Lawrenson , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 30 no. 2 2015; (p. 4-6)

'When Dromkeen was put up for sale in 2012, a sense of sadness permeated the children's writing community For forty years the National trust registered home at Riddles Creek, 50 kilometres north of Melbourne, had been an integral part of the children's book scene in Victoria. It housed the vast collection of original illustrations, manuscripts and children's books amassed by Joyce and Courtney Oldmeadow, the property's third owners.'
1 In the Mother superior's Chamber Diana Lawrenson , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 29 no. 2 2014; (p. 10-11)
1 Castle of Books Diana Lawrenson , 2014 single work prose travel
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 29 no. 1 2014; (p. 20-21)
2 4 y separately published work icon Crocodile River Diana Lawrenson , Danny Snell (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2009 Z1588539 2009 single work picture book children's

'For Cranky the saltwater crocodile, every day is a struggle for survival. From the very beginning of her life she is in danger. Wild pigs come searching for crocodile eggs, and sea eagles swoop on the tiny hatchlings. As Cranky grows, bigger crocodiles want to eat her and humans come hunting. Will she ever find a place of her own – a place where she can be safe?' (Publisher's blurb)
1 5 y separately published work icon Paraphernalia's Present Diana Lawrenson , Dee Huxley (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2008 Z1505022 2008 single work picture book children's

'Dottie and her hen, Paraphernalia, share breakfast, trips into town, even afternoon tea!

'But one day, Dottie has an accident and Paraphernalia surprises her with the greatest gift of all ... ' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Guide Dogs : From Puppies to Partners Diana Lawrenson , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2001 Z950253 2001 single work information book children's
1 The Illustrated Anns Diana Lawrenson , 2000 single work biography
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 20 August 2000; (p. 10)
1 2 y separately published work icon Pickle the Perfectly Awful Pig Diana Lawrenson , Craig Smith (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 1999 Z835402 1999 single work picture book children's This is the story of a tiny runty piglet, raised by a boy, Jack. He spends his time feeding and caring for her, until she grows to an enormous size.
1 1 y separately published work icon Inside the Australian Ballet Diana Lawrenson , Allen and Unwin , 1999 Z820309 1999 single work information book children's
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