Ursula Dubosarsky (Author)

Books by Ursula Dubosarsky

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Book Cover:  Abyssinia
Published: 01/09/2008
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742283555
Book Cover:  Abyssinia

A psychological thriller, a desperately moving and ultimately uplifting tale of childhood innocence. . .

As small children, growing up at the property called Abyssinia, two sisters played with their dolls house together, side by side, always. Grace loved Mary and Mary loved Grace.

But inseparable bonds can be unexpectedly shattered. When this happens to Grace, she is plunged into a dark and mesmerising...

A psychological thriller, a desperately moving and ultimately uplifting tale of childhood innocence. . .

As small children, growing up at the property called Abyssinia, two sisters played with their dolls...

Published: 01/09/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300519
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Fairy Bread: Aussie Nibbles
Becky wants only fairy bread at her birthday party, but when her friends come they only eat the birthday cake. What is she going to do with all the left-over fairy bread?
Becky wants only fairy bread at her birthday party, but when her friends come they only eat the birthday cake. What is she going to do with all the left-over fairy bread?
Published: 04/06/2001
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141311753
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Honey & Bear
Even though Bear is a bear and Honey is a bird, they behave surprisingly like the child in all of us. There are five tales that touch on such universal themes as love, fear, responsibility and friendship. Quality writing, endearing characters and stunning illustrations all combine to make this a timeless treasure of a book.
Even though Bear is a bear and Honey is a bird, they behave surprisingly like the child in all of us. There are five tales that touch on such universal themes as love, fear, responsibility and friendship...
Published: 05/06/2000
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140567816
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Jerry: Aussie Nibbles
For Martha there is something strange and almost magical about a white horse, even an old one like Jerry.
For Martha there is something strange and almost magical about a white horse, even an old one like Jerry.
Published: 01/09/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303022
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  My Best Book of Nibbles
This exciting collection from the much-loved Aussie Nibbles series brings together five favourite stories for girls.
This exciting collection from the much-loved Aussie Nibbles series brings together five favourite stories for girls.
Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143306337
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: The Carousel
From this much-loved author and brilliant new illustrator comes a glowing, timeless picture book that celebrates the enduring wonder of the carousel.
From this much-loved author and brilliant new illustrator comes a glowing, timeless picture book that celebrates the enduring wonder of the carousel.
Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670074624
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Cubby House: Aussie Nibbles

Becky has the best ideas for cubby houses.
She can't wait to show the new little girl next door!

Becky has the best ideas for cubby houses.
She can't wait to show the new little girl next door!

Published: 03/08/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303800
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Deep End: Aussie Nibbles

 Becky has reached the point in her swimming lessons when she has stopped being a Frog and has moved up to be a Platypus. She has to go into the deep end, and she's not at all sure that she's ready for it. She wishes she could be a Frog for just a little while longer.

 

 Becky has reached the point in her swimming lessons when she has stopped being a Frog and has moved up to be a Platypus. She has to go into the deep end, and she's not at all sure that she's ready...

Published: 27/08/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305279
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The First Book of Samuel
Published: 06/01/1998
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742282916
Book Cover: The Game Of The Goose
In her hand was a hinged wooden box with a black clasp. On the lid was a painting of a white bird with a long neck, its wings stretched out in flight. Fred rubbed it with her fingers, wiping away the dust.

'The Game of the Goose,' she read slowly.
'Open it,' said Rowley . . .

Fred, Rowley and Rabbit hardly knew each other before the game. But the game changed everything. It took each of them on an...

In her hand was a hinged wooden box with a black clasp. On the lid was a painting of a white bird with a long neck, its wings stretched out in flight. Fred rubbed it with her fingers, wiping away the dust...
Published: 30/07/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141309231
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover: The Game of the Goose
Published: 30/07/2007
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742283579
Book Cover: The Honey and Bear Stories

This beautiful full-colour book is a compilation of Honey and Bear and Special Days with Honey and Bear , reproduced in a B format. The ten short stories are exquisitely illustrated by the talented Ron Brooks, and each capture a small moment in the lives of these animal friends.

This beautiful full-colour book is a compilation of Honey and Bear and Special Days with Honey and Bear , reproduced in a B format. The ten short stories are exquisitely illustrated by the talented Ron...

Published: 03/05/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305002
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover: The Puppet Show: Aussie Nibbles
Becky can't wait to put on her puppet show. She's even thought of a surprise ending!
Becky can't wait to put on her puppet show. She's even thought of a surprise ending!
Published: 03/07/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301776
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Return of the Word Spy: A funny and fantastic voyage into language, grammar and beyond...
Packed with cartoons, games, facts and puzzles, The Return of the Word Spy continues the Word Spy's fascinating journey through the English language.
Packed with cartoons, games, facts and puzzles, The Return of the Word Spy continues the Word Spy's fascinating journey through the English language.
Published: 04/05/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670073542
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Terrible Plop

Here is the story
Of the Terrible PLOP,
With a bear and a rabbit
And a hop hop hop.

But what is the PLOP?
And where does it hide?
Open the book
And look inside . . .








Here is the story
Of the Terrible PLOP,
With a bear and a rabbit
And a hop hop hop.

But what is the PLOP?
And where does it hide?
Open the book
And look inside . . .








Published: 02/03/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670071418
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Terrible Plop

Here is the story of the Terrible PLOP, with a bear and a rabbit, and a hop hop hop.

But what is the PLOP? And where does it hide? Open the book and look inside . . .


Here is the story of the Terrible PLOP, with a bear and a rabbit, and a hop hop hop.

But what is the PLOP? And where does it hide? Open the book and look inside . . .


Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143505136
RRP: $14.99
Book Cover: The Word Spy

Dear Readers,

You may not know me, but I know you. I am - the WORD SPY .

Ever since I can remember, I've been listening to, speaking, reading, and yes, spying on words. The time has come for me to share with you some of the many things I have discovered. All you have to do is open this book... the wonderful world of words awaits!

Dear Readers,

You may not know me, but I know you. I am - the WORD SPY .

Ever since I can remember, I've been listening to, speaking, reading, and yes, spying on words. The time has come for me to share...

Published: 03/03/2008
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670072279
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Word Spy
Join the WORD SPY on an entertaining journey through the English language.  Learn more about the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make up your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your friends by speakling Pig Latin. 
Join the WORD SPY on an entertaining journey through the English language.  Learn more about the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make up your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your friends by speakling Pig Latin. 
Published: 20/06/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143304487
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover: The Word Spy Activity Book
Yes, it's The Word Spy Activity Book! You might have read The Word Spy and The Return of the Word Spy. This one is different because now YOU get to write and draw in it as well. 
Yes, it's The Word Spy Activity Book! You might have read The Word Spy and The Return of the Word Spy. This one is different because now YOU get to write and draw in it as well. 
Published: 26/04/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143306139
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Theodora's Gift
Theodora is fourteen when her father Elkanah has a mysterious vision. Soon after, he leaves his family and goes to live with his first wife Pearl. It is up to Theodora and her half-brother Samuel to bring him back. Meanwhile, Samuel's grandfather Elias is dying, and Theodora begins to see a black cat that could not possibly be real.

As present-day events collide with stories from a distant past, the...

Theodora is fourteen when her father Elkanah has a mysterious vision. Soon after, he leaves his family and goes to live with his first wife Pearl. It is up to Theodora and her half-brother Samuel to bring...
Published: 02/05/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670041169
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Theodora's Gift
Published: 02/05/2005
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742280110
Book Cover:  Too Many Elephants in this House

In Eric's house there were too many elephants – in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even in his bedroom!

The elephants take up a lot of space, but Eric loves every one of them. So when his mum says they have to go, Eric comes up with a clever solution to a very BIG problem . . .

From the creators of The Terrible Plop comes this delightfully energetic story, full of fun and exuberance...


In Eric's house there were too many elephants – in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even in his bedroom!

The elephants take up a lot of space, but Eric loves every one of them. So...

Published: 02/07/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670075461
RRP: $24.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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