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Rosie Smith Rosie Smith i(A53684 works by)
Born: Established: 1956 ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon The Adventures of Danny Da Vinci Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley , Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 18586027 2020 selected work picture book
1 y separately published work icon My Friends Are All Different Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 17457538 2020 single work picture book children's

'Whether big or small, slow or fast, friends can come in all shapes and sizes.

'My friends are the best because they are all different... what about yours?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Danny Da Vinci : The Secret of the Mona Lisa Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2017 11539304 2017 single work picture book children's

'Danny da Vinci and his best friend Mick Angelo are adventurers - artistic adventurers - who share a passion for painting and sculpture. Every year the Duke of Milan holds an art exhibition, and this year the Duke has asked Danny's Uncle Leo to paint his portrait. Danny and Mick want to enter something in the exhibition too, something special. Danny's sister Lisa has an idea, but why should they listen to her? She's such a moaner! Ages: 8+' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon My First Day at School Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9230248 2016 single work picture book children's

'On my first day, I will meet new friends and learn new things . . . What about you? Whether big or small, feathered or furry, the first day of school can be a lot of fun! Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My First Day at School captures the fun of learning and making new friends at school.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Red's First Fire Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Ben Smith Whatley (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2014 7929900 2014 single work picture book children's

'It’s Red’s birthday and he is now old enough to attend his first fire. But when Mrs Bunn’s bakery is threatened by fire, it’s Maggie the racing car who helps Red. Will Red ever be brave enough to face a fire on his own?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Adventures of the Magic Car Wash Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Ben Smith Whatley (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2014 7929778 2014 single work picture book children's

'In a classic case of ‘Chinese Whispers’ , Kit the car mechanic’s fishing day turns into a drama as a chance remark about catching a monster fish goes terribly wrong. In this book we meet the cast of The Magic Car Wash – a group of friend vehicles who can mix and match to become superheroes!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Magic Car Wash Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Ben Smith Whatley (illustrator), 2014 Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2014 7929724 2014 series - author picture book
1 2 y separately published work icon My Easter Egg Hunt Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 Z1925855 2013 single work picture book children's 'Hunting for eggs is fun . . . when you share with everyone. Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Easter Egg Hunt captures the fun of looking for eggs at Easter time.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon My Merry Christmas Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 6815126 2013 single work picture book children's

'Whether big or small, feathered or furry, everyone loves coming together at Christmas! When Christmas comes we hang stockings and sing carols... what about you? Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Merry Christmas captures the fun of coming together at Christmas time.' (Publisher's blurb)
3 3 y separately published work icon My Mum's the Best Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2011 Z1769415 2011 single work picture book children's

'Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Mum's the Best captures the fun-loving bond between mother and child - from big, cosy bear hugs to bathing elephants. Whether big or small, feathered or furry, mums always know how to make us feel special! ' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Danny da Vinci : The Flying Machine of Lombardy Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Sydney : ABC Books , 2008 Z1474076 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Danny and his best friend Mick Angelo are apprentices in an art studio run by Danny′s Uncle Leo. When the Duke of Milan issues a challenge to build a flying machine, Danny and Mick, with more than a little bit of help from Lisa, set to work. They build some fantastic machines, but can they make them fly? ' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Danny da Vinci : The Giant Horse of Milan Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Sydney : ABC Books , 2007 Z1415607 2007 single work children's fiction children's humour Danny da Vinci and his friend Mike Angelo set out to help Danny's famous Uncle Leo with his preliminary work for the statue of the demanding Duke of Milan.
1 y separately published work icon Danny Da Vinci Rosie Smith , 2007 Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2007- 11539247 2007 series - author children's fiction
1 4 y separately published work icon Little White Dogs Can't Jump Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2001 Z897925 2001 single work picture book children's
1 3 y separately published work icon Captain Pajamas : Defender of the Universe Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), New York (City) : HarperCollins (United States) , 1999 Z825577 1999 single work picture book adventure children's

'In the middle of the night, Brian transforms himself into Captain Pajamas, Defender of the Universe, to save his older sister Jessie from attacking aliens, but they are nowhere to be found.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 3 y separately published work icon Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1997 Z833579 1997 single work picture book children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Tails from Grandad's Attic Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 1996 Z833066 1996 single work picture book children's
1 5 y separately published work icon Whatley's Quest Alpha Quest Bruce Whatley , Rosie Smith , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 1994 Z818306 1994 single work picture book children's

'Archer, draw back your bow, for you will direct our journey.

Our quest: to collect the 26 hidden pieces of the key that will unlock the world's greatest treasure.

Archer, aim your arrow high, and let the quest begin!

'Join the Alpha Quest, a journey in search of treasure! Everyone is desperate to find the riches-Eagle and Emu, the goldfish in gliders, the Knight, the Pirate Pig, even the Violent Viking. But only you can find the hidden pieces of the key to unlock the treasure.

'In Alpha Quest, Bruce and Rosie have created a world full of amazing characters and extraordinary images. It is a mystery to be solved, and a book to be explored over and over again.' (Publication summary)
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