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1 y separately published work icon This Is the Dog Maura Finn , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic New Zealand , 2021 23485039 2021 single work picture book children's

'This is the dog with the snuffly snout, the half-crumpled ear, the fur that sticks out. A lonely little pup waits each day for a family to pick him, yes him, to take home... but no one ever does. When the latch to his kennel is left open, he undertakes a tour of the township... will it lead him to his forever home?'(Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Good Dog Hank Jackie French , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2015 6860399 2015 single work picture book children's

'This is the story of a dog called Hank, who obeys all the rules ... by interpreting them - in his own way.

'A very funny and affectionately warm picture book about a dog who is convinced he is doing the right thing - and a family who love him, no matter what. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Once a Creepy Crocodile Peter Taylor , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2014 7592451 2014 single work picture book children's

'Once, a creey crocodile swam towards a riverbank, his eye on a very tasty brolga. When the crocodile invites the brolga to afternoon tea, the brolga's friends raise the alarm that it's a trap, and the crocodile must make do with a sneaky snake instead!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Possum's Big Surprise Colin Buchanan , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2014 6867081 2014 single work picture book children's

'Flossy the Possum is up and away! Off in a flash and a tumble of grey Flossy the Possum, quick as can be! When all of a sudden ... what does she see? Flossy's friends have a big surprise for her. Will she find out before everything is ready?' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Dinosaurs Love Cheese Jackie French , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2013 Z1932789 2013 single work picture book children's

'Giraffes can't resist the trees, I like milk and sandwiches ... But who stole the cheese? Ages: 3+' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Pooka Carol Chataway , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Adelaide : Working Title Press , 2012 Z1868326 2012 single work picture book children's 'From the moment she is discovered on the doorstep, everyone loves Pooka. She's the best dog ever! 'Don't go getting attached,' Grandad warns. But it's too late for that! A heart-warming story of a lost dog and the impact she has on a small boy' (libraries Australia).
1 2 y separately published work icon Now I Am Bigger Sherryl Clark , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2010 Z1722553 2010 single work picture book children's Now I Am Bigger captures all the excitement and wonder of a small child's world, when every day brings something new ,new teeth, new words, new shoes, new bed , and every little change is very, very BIG. As the author Sherryl Clark says: When you're very little, time doesn't mean anything (Libraries Australia).
1 3 y separately published work icon No More Kisses! Margaret Wild , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2010 Z1690898 2010 single work picture book children's 'Baby has had enough of kisses and cuddles. He squirms and wriggles and runs away through a maze of obstacles, with his friends in hot pursuit. This delightful rhythmic and accumulative story is full of twists and turns, as well as fun words that toddlers will love to repeat again and again.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 5 y separately published work icon Ballroom Bonanza Nina Rycroft , Stephen Harris , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2009 Z1636234 2009 single work picture book poetry children's "Dance your way from A to Z. An animal ABC with a difference. Join alpacas, bears, camels and a host of other animals as they conga, can-can and hip-hop the night away. Find out why the jaguar blushed and what happened to the elephants when the music stopped." -- Publisher's website.
1 8 y separately published work icon Boom Bah! Phil Cummings , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2008 Z1459539 2008 single work picture book children's 'When a tiny mouse creates a simple sound with a spoon and cup, all the other animals decide to join in. Join the band as it gathers and grows, from a solo performance, to an explosive full orchestra.' (Provided by the publisher.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Elephant Dance Sue Whiting , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2007 Z1403800 2007 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Tricky Little Hippo Jane Bowring , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2005 Z1207089 2005 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Little Platypus Nette Hilton , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2000 Z996925 2000 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Charlie's Gold Jackie French , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 1999 Z848129 1999 single work children's fiction children's It began with a hailstorm. Emily loves the beautiful covering of white over the land but now the peaches are ruined, and without this year's crop the family will lose their farm. Emily tells her older sister that Charlie will help them to find gold and save the farm. But Joanna and Harriet say she's talking rubbish. Who is Charlie? What would a little kid like Emily know?
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