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Kath Lock Kath Lock i(A22160 works by) (a.k.a. Kathleen Mary Lock)
Born: Established: 1943 ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon At the Circus Kath Lock , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2011 23093554 2011 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Short Pants : A Play Kath Lock , South Melbourne : Longman , 2001 22782206 2001 single work drama children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Xochiquetzal Kath Lock , Frances Kelly , Sara Rivers (illustrator), South Australia : Era Publications , 1995 Z833402 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'This story is from the Aztec culture of Central America. It is one of many similar flood stories from different cultures'. Source: publisher's website.
1 1 y separately published work icon Kuan Yin Kath Lock , Frances Kelly , Steven Woolman (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1995 Z833396 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend Kuan Yin, goddess of compassion, helps the beautiful fifth wife escape marriage to an old and evil lord. This story is from ancient China where Kuan Yin is revered today. (National Library of Australia catalogue record)
1 2 y separately published work icon Anansi and the Rubberman Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), South Australia : Era Publications , 1995 Z833390 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'Lazy Anansi tells lies to his wife, laughs at men working in the fields, and steals - just so he can loaf all day in a shady tree. But Anansi is in for a big surprise! This is just one of the many humorous Anansi tales from Ghana'. Source: publisher's website.
2 1 y separately published work icon The King's Gift Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), South Australia : Era Publications , 1995 Z833387 1995 single work picture book children's fable

A tale of two brothers - one greedy and defiant, the other honest and gentle; a traditional folk tale from Germany.
1 1 y separately published work icon Freya Kath Lock , Frances Kelly , Carol McLean-Carr (illustrator), South Australia : Era Publications , 1995 Z833384 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'The most beautiful of all Nordic goddesses was Freya, goddess of love. This is the story of how her greed for the precious Brisingamen led to her shame and grief'. Source: publisher's website.
1 1 y separately published work icon Mami Wata Kath Lock , Frances Kelly , Mary Mayberry (illustrator), South Australia : Era Publications , 1995 Z833381 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'Mami Wata, goddess of water, is from the oral tradition of Ghana. Woman and children on the west coast of Africa often look to her for protection, and this is the story of one such girl, who was helped by Mami Wata'. Source: publisher's website.
1 1 y separately published work icon Deirdre of the Sorrows Kath Lock , Katharine Stafford (illustrator), Flinders Park : Era Publications , 1995 Z833378 1995 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'This is the story of the beautiful Deirdre, of her love for a handsome young warrior, and of a king's love for her. It is a tragic tale, part of the much longer story known as Ulster Cycle from ancient Ireland'. Source: publisher's website.
1 1 y separately published work icon The Tiger, the Brahmin and the Jackal Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1994 Z1032518 1994 single work picture book children's myth/legend 'This is a retelling of a traditional story from India. The Brahmin's life is endangered when he trusts the treacherous tiger. Can the clever jackal save him?' (Source: Bookseller's site)
1 2 y separately published work icon Little Burnt-Face Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1994 Z837726 1994 single work picture book children's myth/legend A Micmac Indian version of the Cinderella story
1 1 y separately published work icon The Sea of Gold Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), South Australia : Keystone Picture Books , 1994 Z833393 1994 single work picture book myth/legend children's ‘A folk tale from Japan about a humble sea cook whose lifetime of virtue is rewarded by the Sea King himself.’ (Source: Bookseller’s website)
1 2 y separately published work icon Jennifer and Nicholas Kath Lock , David Kennett (illustrator), Flinders Park : Keystone Picture Books , 1989 Z986439 1989 single work picture book children's
1 The Orchard i "Here, under the almonds", Kath Lock , 1987 single work poetry
— Appears in: 1987 Anthology of Australian Poetry 1987; (p. 321)
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