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Bronwyn Bancroft Bronwyn Bancroft i(A51352 works by)
Born: Established: 1958 Tenterfield, Tenterfield area, New England, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Bundjalung
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1 y separately published work icon Sun and Moon Ella Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2022 23423831 2022 single work picture book children's 'Buhwi Bira is a warrior, and his sister Baribun is a dreamer.
'With very different personalities, can brother and sister work together? 
'A gorgeous story about the power of sibling bonds from Ella Noah Bancroft and Bronwyn Bancroft.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon The Art in Animals : A Numbers and Words Treasury Bronwyn Bancroft , Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2021 23426508 2021 selected work picture book

'In this collection of four beautiful books, Bronwyn Bancroft pairs numbers and words with the remarkably unique animals of Australia.

'From seven turtles plodding to twelve emus running, this treasury is a celebration of country that is perfect for animal-crazy children.

'Includes An ABC of Australian Animals, A 123 of Australian Animals, Possum and Wattle, and Kangaroo and Crocodile.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Art in Country Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2020 19858116 2020 single work picture book children's

'Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ... Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ...

'In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colours, shapes, patterns and words to explore the awe inspiring beauty of the Australian continent, and to express the depth of her feelings for it. 

'The Art in Country: A Treasury for Children is an essential addition to any young Australian's library, and a perfect introduction to the many wonders that this country has to offer. This is a treasury to be cherished by all who love this land.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Coming Home to Country Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2020 17445341 2020 single work picture book children's

'Run to the creek,
perch on a rock,
slip into clear crystal water
.

'A visual and lyrical depiction of Coming Home to Country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon An A to Z Story of Australian Animals Sally Morgan , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2020 17444891 2020 single work picture book children's

'This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals. It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun, from wonder and vanity to weariness and delight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 Home i "To roll down the 3 hills to home,", Bronwyn Bancroft , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: This is Home : Essential Australian Poems for Children 2019; (p. 6)
1 y separately published work icon 123 of Australian Animals Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2018 23426563 2018 single work picture book children's

'1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled.

'1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is the stunning companion to ABC of Australian Animals.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Clever Crow Wäk L̲iya-Djambatj Nina Lawrence , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2018 14710880 2018 single work picture book children's

'Clever Crow is an endearing and witty tale that follows the exploits of a hungry and very clever crow. Crow searches in the bush for food but he can find none. It is only when he comes across people preparing for a ceremony that his luck changes. Crow spots a big turtle egg waiting to be cooked, and he cries out, ‘Yummy, food for me!’ But it is not an easy task stealing a turtle egg – even for a clever crow. Crow has to be more clever than he has ever been before! Children will love Bronwyn Bancrofts’s distinctive illustrations, and how the Djambarrpuynu language translation – Yolnu language from North East Arnhem Land – is woven into the design.'  (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Shapes of Australia Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2017 11799324 2017 single work picture book children's

"From boulders to bee hives, from mountains to coral, Bronwyn Bancroft explores the shapes that form our land." (Source: back cover)

2 2 y separately published work icon Colours of Australia Bronwyn Bancroft , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2016 9712990 2016 single work picture book children's

'Deep love of country inspires Bronwyn Bancroft's poetry and the richly layered hues of Colours of Australia. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour with which we are surrounded.' (Source: Hardie Grant Publishing website)

1 y separately published work icon Boo! : Aboriginal Ghost Stories and Other Scary Matter Aboriginal Ghost Stories and Other Scary Matter Bronwyn Bancroft , Joel Burnie , Destiny Deacon , Nura Rupert , Jacob Stengle , 2016 Adelaide : Tandanya National Aboriginal Culture Institute , 2016 9468120 2016 single work art work

'Boo! Aboriginal ghost stories and other scary matter is a new exhibition of Aboriginal art presented by Tandanya in association with Adelaide Festival that looks to mythological creatures within traditional knowledge systems and contemporary stories of dark matter, including surveillance, omnipresence and spiritual disembodiment.' (Source: Publisher's website)

1 Being an Aboriginal Artist Is Not a Lifestyle Choice Bronwyn Bancroft , 2015 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Sydney Review of Books , September 2015;
1 3 y separately published work icon The Eagle Inside Jack Manning Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 8667700 2015 single work picture book children's

'Jimmy is the smallest bird at school. Surrounded by big, tough birds, he feels different in every way and is certain he will never fit in. But when Eagle reminds him that being small isn’t necessarily a weakness, Jimmy discovers that being different can also be a strength.' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon The Amazing A to Z Thing Sally Morgan , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2014 7636572 2014 single work picture book

'This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals. It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun - from wonder to vanity, from weariness to delight - and every one of these passions can be found between the covers of a book...' (Publication summary)

1 Crossing the Line Bronwyn Bancroft , 2014 single work life story
— Appears in: Remembered by Heart 2014; (p. 161-167)
1 4 y separately published work icon Remembering Lionsville Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2013 Z1932979 2013 single work picture book children's

'Come with me to my family's old house in Lionsville. It's full of memories. It's a special place. Uncle Pat calls it a secret place.
'We played in that old tin cubby, swam in the creek with the catfish, and fell asleep to the ribbip of frogs at night.
'And around the red cedar table we listened to the old people's stories. We learned a lot that way.
'Renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's Remembering Lionsville brings to vivid life her family's oral history and her own childhood memories.' (Publisher's blurb)

2 4 y separately published work icon Kangaroo and Crocodile : My Big Book of Australian Animals Bronwyn Bancroft , Prahran : Little Hare Books , 2011 Z1806314 2011 single work children's fiction children's

'A companion title to the best-selling Possum and Wattle: My Big Book of Australian Words, this is a book of Australian animals and landscapes from eagles to echidnas, geckos to crocodiles, from desert animals to creatures of the coral reef. Bronwyns beautiful artwork is perfect for teaching first concepts with its bright colours and bold lines.' (Source: TROVE)

2 6 y separately published work icon Why I Love Australia Bronwyn Bancroft , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2010 Z1690934 2010 single work picture book children's

'From the coast to the outback, from cities to plains, from dramatic gorges to rugged alpine peaks, from deserts to rainforests ... Australia is a continent of many and varied landscapes.

'Each of them is dramatic and all inspire awe and reverence. In this glorious book, Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft explores both the country and her feelings for it.' (From the publisher's website.)

1 y separately published work icon A Tale of the Didgeridoo Dawn McMillan , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Victoria : Oxford University Press , 2009 Z1725063 2009 single work picture book Indigenous story
1 y separately published work icon How the Sun was Made Dawn McMillan , Bronwyn Bancroft (illustrator), Victoria : Oxford University Press , 2009 Z1725060 2009 single work picture book Indigenous story
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