A collection of rhyming poems written by Max Fatchen and illustrated by Michael Atchison.

Andrew Male takes a journey through the life and times of Max Fatchen in this affectionate and surprising work. Along the way, he reproduces some of Max's best writing, including unpublished treasures.

Still Doing is a book of interviews with men who set examples of dynamic ageing. Whether they have discovered new interests in later life, or whether they are still doing what they were doing fifty years ago, these men are inspirational in their energy, knowledge, experience and desire to keep active and involved.

All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "

An illustrated collection of poems by famous children's poets.

This volume covers a number of very practical matters of concern to teachers and is likely the very first handbook that provides step-by step guidelines for implementing a conference-based writing program.

Information on more than 17,500 living authors from English speaking countries.