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Grug
2010
single work
drama
children's
'Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawong tree that fell to the ground. Resembling a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, Grug is fascinated by the world around him and solves everyday problems creatively and without fuss.
'When dancing instructions are too difficult to understand, he invents his own dance and calls it "The Grug". When snails eat his cabbages, Grug plants more cabbages so there will be enough for both him and the snails. Source: www.windmill.org.au/ (Sighted 08/09/2011).
Notes
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ACB(2): 308 notes: It has not been possible to examine all the reprints of this popular series, but from those that have been examined it is apparent that there are very few variations between reprints.
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Grug and His First Christmas
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Cammeray
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2018
14831203
2018
single work
picture book
children's
'Jingle all the way to Christmas with the very first Grug hardback - the perfect gift for younger readers
'Grug's first Christmas means lots of lovely surprises for Grug's bush friends.
'Everyone is learning that giving and receiving on this special day is what Christmas is all about ...
'... and waking up on Christmas morning is the most wondrous moment of all! ' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug and the Rainbow
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1982
Z830126
1982
single work
picture book
children's
'Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug and His Bicycle
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1985
Z831079
1985
single work
picture book
children's
'You'll never forget how to ride a bicycle when you learn with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug at the Snow
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1985
Z831082
1985
single work
picture book
children's
'Who is dashing through the snow on a homemade sleigh? Grug!
This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug at the Zoo
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1985
Z831085
1985
single work
picture book
children's
'One day Grug visited the animals at the zoo. Which animals did he meet?' (Publication summary)
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Grug Plays Soccer
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1985
Z831088
1985
single work
picture book
children's
'A brand-new goal for Cara and Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Learns to Cook
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1989
Z832519
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'Try some scrumptious gum-leaf rolls prepared by Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug Builds a Car
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1989
Z832522
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'All aboard the Grugmobile, the only car designed and engineered by Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug and His Music
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1989
Z832525
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'March to the beat of your own drum, just like Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Plays Cricket
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1989
Z832528
1989
single work
picture book
children's
'Cricket is another ball game altogether with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug and the Big Red Apple
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1979
Z836149
1979
single work
picture book
children's
'Discover the law of relativity with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug and the Green Paint
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1979
Z836152
1979
single work
picture book
children's
'Being green is about more than paint ... ask Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug and His Garden
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1979
Z836155
1979
single work
picture book
children's
'Who will make sure all the creatures in the garden have something to eat? Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug Learns to Swim
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1982
Z836416
1982
single work
picture book
children's
'Splash and paddle and float with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug in the Playground
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1982
Z836419
1982
single work
picture book
children's
'Playgrounds are full of fun and challenges for Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Meets Snoot
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1982
Z836422
1982
single work
picture book
children's
'An echidna called Snoot is the perfect, prickly friend for Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Goes Shopping
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1992
Z837237
1992
single work
picture book
children's
'Visit a bush market and buy all your supplies with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Learns to Dance
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
New South Wales
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1992
Z837240
1992
single work
picture book
children's
'Rediscover Grug, that unforgettable hero of the Australian bush. Jump and shout and do the Grruggg!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug and His Kite
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1992
Z837243
1992
single work
picture book
children's
'Startle the birds and touch the sky with Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Builds a Boat
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
New South Wales
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1992
Z837246
1992
single work
picture book
children's
'Join Grug on his boat-building adventure!'
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Grug Has a Birthday
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1983
Z1365981
1983
single work
picture book
children's
'Birthdays should be filled with cake and fun and Grug! ' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug Goes Fishing
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1983
Z1365987
1983
single work
picture book
children's
'Who can do everything but catch a fish? Grug!
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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Grug Goes to School
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1983
Z1365995
1983
single work
picture book
children's
'Grug Goes to School is now available as an exclusive hardback! What will you learn at school today with Grug? This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters! Ted Prior's bestselling Grug series is beloved by early readers and parents alike and has sold more than a million copies in Australia alone. His first story was published in 1979 and Ted went on to write 33 more stories featuring Grug and his adventures with his other bush friends, Cara and Snoot.Grug Goes to School available in hardback for the first time in January 2020.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- y Grug at the Beach Ted Prior (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton Australia , 1983 Z1365998 1983 single work picture book children's
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Grug
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton Australia
,
1979
Z1366082
1979
single work
picture book
children's
'Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground and became ... Grug!
'Grug has returned from the wilderness to remind us again of the magic of childhood, the importance of renewing the Australian wilderness and the caution we all need to take in the wild world out there.
'This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug the Super Hero
Cammeray
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2014
7065666
2014
single work
picture book
children's
'One morning, Grug wakes up and decides to become a superhero. Wearing a cape and a mask, and a sword made from sticks, Grug and Cara, his best friend, transform the Grugmobile into the Zoom Zoom Car and head off to save someone.
'But the Zoom Zoom Car has too much zoom and Grug and Cara discover that if they can’t save someone else, they can at least save themselves.' (Publication summary)
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Grug Learns to Read
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Pymble
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2009
Z1619449
2009
single work
picture book
children's
'Grug loves looking at the pictures in books, but one day he decides to teach himself how to read the words. Soon he can enjoy his favourite book of all - Grug!' (Publication summary)
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Grug and the Circus
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Pymble
:
Simon and Schuster
,
2010
Z1674843
2010
single work
picture book
children's
'One day Grug was daydreaming when he saw the top of a very large tent. It was a circus!
'See what happens when Grug starts his own circus!' (Publication summary)
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Grug Learns to Fly
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Pymble
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2010
Z1806712
2010
single work
picture book
children's
'Join Grug in his sky-high adventure as he learns to fly like the birds!' (Publication summary)
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y
Grug and His Imaginary Friend
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Pymble
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2010
Z1806717
2010
single work
picture book
children's
'Meet Gubby - Grug's imaginary friend!' (Publication summary)
- y Grug Buggy Animals Book Ted Prior (illustrator), Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2012 Z1908600 2012 single work picture book children's Learn all about animals with Grug! Now available in buggy book format for Grug's littlest fans!
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Grug Goes to Hospital
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Brookvale
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2011
9070891
2011
single work
picture book
children's
'Poor Grug has hurt himself! Keep him company as he goes to hospital!' (Publication summary)
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Grug and His First Easter
Ted Prior
(illustrator),
Cammeray
:
Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2016
9174212
2016
single work
picture book
children's
'One warm sunny day, Grug discovers that Easter is on its way.
'Then he is visited by a mysterious creature, who leaves treats of special eggs for Grug to find.
'Grug decides to hide some eggs in the forest for his bush friends to find - and delivers a special egg for a special friend.
'Along the way he make some art from the shiny egg wrappers, and has a strange dream.
'But will he ever find out who the mysterious creature is?' (Publication summary)
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35y Grug and the Bushfire Ted Prior (illustrator), Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2020 19909796 2020 single work picture book children's
'It had not rained for a long time. The grass around Grug’s house was very dry and brown. Many leaves were falling from the trees. One very, very hot day Grug noticed a cloud of smoke in the distance. It seemed to be getting closer and closer to his home. Then Cara hurriedly slithered up and said ‘It’s a bushfire!’ Grug had never seen a bushfire. ‘We should be safe in your house’, said Cara, ‘because you live under the ground.’
'Grug is back from the bush to remind us of the importance of looking after each other, renewing the Australian wilderness and the caution we all need to take during the bushfire season. A very special book for early readers and parents alike this Christmas.' (Publication summary)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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From Tree Top to You, Grug's a Literary Star
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 28 February 2015; (p. 8) -
Grug's Grooving Back
2013
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 30 November vol. 30 November no. 2013; (p. 56) -
Guest Profile: Ted Prior
Vicki Stanton
(interviewer),
2009
single work
interview
— Appears in: Buzz Words , 15 August no. 66 2009; (p. 24-25) An interview with Grug's creator Ted Prior on the 30th anniversary of the first Grug book.
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Guest Profile: Ted Prior
Vicki Stanton
(interviewer),
2009
single work
interview
— Appears in: Buzz Words , 15 August no. 66 2009; (p. 24-25) An interview with Grug's creator Ted Prior on the 30th anniversary of the first Grug book. -
Grug's Grooving Back
2013
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 30 November vol. 30 November no. 2013; (p. 56) -
From Tree Top to You, Grug's a Literary Star
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 28 February 2015; (p. 8)