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Heath McKenzie Heath McKenzie i(A85382 works by)
Born: Established: 1977 ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon My Mum Loves Footy Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424816 2022 single work picture book children's

'There’s so much to love about this great game – the cheers and tears, the community spirit, the traditions.
'Not to mention how much fun it is to get out and take a speccy!

'Whether you’re a footy newbie or a die-hard fan, AFL is a game for everyone.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Do not Open This Book or Else Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2021 23073695 2021 single work picture book children's Wizz is back again - and what disaster is he trying to avoid this time? He's as cheeky as ever, and he'll do whatever he can to stop you reading this book! Another hilarious story that will entertain children and adults alike. Ignore Wizz and keep reading the book till you reach the end, if you dare!
1 y separately published work icon Sports Carnival! Tim Cahill , ( trans. Heath McKenzie )expression Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 22594668 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Tiny Timmy's school sports carnival is coming up! That's going to be a lot of fun, but the Lions also need to prepare for the match that'll decide who wins the league! With all the training for the carnival, Timmy's worried his team won't be at their best for the big game . . . Can Timmy balance other sports with soccer? Find out in Book 13 of the best-selling series from Socceroos legend, Tim Cahill!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Flamingo Celeste Is Not like the Rest Celeste Barber , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 22435803 2021 single work picture book children's 'Celeste doesn’t care for pink like the other flamingos, she certainly doesn’t want to blend in with the crowd!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Red Vs Blue James Tedesco , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2021 21532236 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'A fun and exciting story of footy, family, friends and fair play from one of Australia's favourite rugby league players.

'Transitioning from a Meerkat to a Ram has been tough. Not all the Meerkats made the move, which means that the newly-formed Camden Rams Blue team is short four players. Playing a full game with only nine players isn't much fun for Teddy and his crew, so it's up to them to talent-spot some new players. So they cam defeat the big-noters from Camden Red.

'Based on James's own footy-playing childhood, Red vs Blue encourages kids to follow their dreams regardless of the obstacles in their way.

'James is a hugely popular NRL superstar and a fantastic role model for boys and girls. He completed his PE Teacher degree in 2016, and loves to mentor kids whenever he can.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Dad Loves Footy Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21527733 2021 single work picture book children's

'Our dads LOVE footy. I bet yours does too!

'There’s so much to love about this great game – the history, the stats, the catchy songs. Not to mention how much fun it is to get out and have a kick! Whether you’re a brand-new fan or a die-hard footy tragic, AFL is a game for everyone.  From Heath McKenzie, author of Who Do You Go For?, comes a brand-new AFL picture book that celebrates dads of all kinds.

'Packed with warmth and plenty of laughs, this is the perfect book for any dad who loves footy.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon How (Not) To Annoy Mum Dave Hughes , Holly Ife , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20976521 2021 single work picture book children's

'Follow Mum as she spends the day with her kids, and laugh along with all the hilarious things they say and do! Dave Hughes and Holly Ife have written a clever follow up to How Not to Annoy Dad with the perfect guide for HOW NOT TO ANNOY MUMS EVERYWHERE!*

'(*Definitely, maybe, not entirely based on real life...)'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Can You Do This? Michael Wagner , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2021 20764875 2021 single work picture book children's 'From the bestselling author of WHY I LOVE FOOTY and the superstar illustrator of DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK comes a hilarious new book, where sibling rivalry is the name of the game.

'Sometimes, when you're the littlest in the family, you can feel a bit second-rate.

'I mean, everyone knows that big kids are better at everything.

'Like, EVERYTHING! I mean, they are . . . aren't they?

'Sibling rivalry reaches dizzying new heights in this action-packed picture book from two of Australia's best-loved storytellers.'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon I Don't Want to Be a Big Sister! Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Melbourne : Lake Press , 2020 20874707 2020 single work picture book children's

'It's a baby! It's very small. And it looks pretty harmless. The problem is I don't want to keep it! These hilarious stories, brilliantly brought to life by Heath McKenzie, are perfect for boys and girls, who are about to receive a new noisy, smelly, sticky sibling!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon I Don't Want to be a Big Brother Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Melbourne : Lake Press , 2020 20874659 2020 single work picture book children's

'It's a baby! It's very small. And it looks pretty harmless. The problem is I don't want to keep it! These hilarious stories, brilliantly brought to life by Heath McKenzie, are perfect for boys and girls, who are about to receive a new noisy, smelly, sticky sibling!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Colouring Competition Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 20450405 2020 single work picture book children's 'It was the perfect day for colouring in... until Oscar noticed he had competition! Now both Oscar and Henry can't stop colouring, and they have gone WAY outside the lines! Who will win the colouring competition?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Do Not Open This Book Ever Andy Lee , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2020 20007117 2020 single work picture book children's

'Do Not Open This Book EVER! Wizz is back, and he's up to his old tricks again. He does not want you to EVER read this book, and he'll use every trick he can think of to stop you reaching the end! What disaster awaits at the end of the book this time?

'This fun story will delight children and adults alike. Keep turning the pages and find out what happens when you reach the end all over again, if you dare!'

Source: publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon The Incredible Runaway Snot Josh Pyke , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19902568 2020 single work picture book children's

'Eric the snot liked his life quite a lot stuck up a nose in a cosy old spot . . . But life for a snot is no bed of roses. It's snot easy for snots to stay in their noses! A delightfully funny, runny adventure by award-winning singer/songwriter, Josh Pyke.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Training Camp Tim Cahill , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19902504 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Timmy and his team are always looking to improve their game . . . And now they have an amazing opportunity - by going into camp with the Women's National Team! They'll get to train like they do, live like they do, and learn what it's like to be a professional player! Will Timmy be transformed at training camp? Find out in Book 12 of the best-selling series from Socceroos legend, Tim Cahill!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Wildest Book Week Ever Heath McKenzie , Andy Lee (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19539238 2020 single work picture book children's

'ITS BOOK WEEK! The time to dress up as your favourite character. Who goes too far? Who doesnt go far enough? And WHO will win first prize?! Find out in the wildest book week EVER!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Playing Up! Tim Cahill , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19146779 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Timmy, Kyah and Shae’s teams are all in the hunt for the finals, but look out... Kyah’s team is suddenly short of players! Someone’s going to have to step up, and Timmy’s super keen! But these kids are older and bigger, and Timmy will have twice as many games to play, and twice as much training to do! Will Timmy be able to play up?'

Source: publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Who Do You Go For? Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2020 19124006 2020 single work picture book children's 'In life, there are many big questions.
Are bigfoots really real? Are tomatoes really fruit?
But there’s one question that's more important than all the others …

'Who do you GO for?
 
'Follow one young footy fan’s journey to find out which team they should go for, and why!' (Publication summary)

 
1 y separately published work icon Nit Boy Tristan Bancks , Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 18931947 2020 selected work children's fiction 'Meet Lewis Snow. He has the worst case of nits in world history. His teachers and mum want to shave his head. But Lewis has had nits so long, he thinks of them as pets. He's determined to keep his hair and nits, whatever it takes.

'Ned lives on Lewis's head. He's the world's first-ever jumping nit. His dad, the Head Louse, wants Ned to help nits take over the world. But Ned likes it on Lewis's head. He's a dandruff-eating vegan who hates the taste of human blood.

'And you thought you had problems.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Zoo School Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 17457322 2020 single work picture book children's

'There are gorillas in the classroom and zebras in the hall!
In the gymnasium, llamas are having a ball!
The playground is packed with TOO MANY CREATURES...
What’s going on? Where are the TEACHERS?!

'What would you do if your school was A ZOO?!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Not on the Menu Yvette Poshoglian , Heath McKenzie , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Funny Bones 2019;
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