Christina Booth

Christina Booth is an award-winning Australian children’s author and illustrator working from her Tasmanian studio.
The author of many picture books for children, Christina began her career as an illustrator and published her first-authored work in 2007. Numerous titles have won awards in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, including her story of Kip, a rooster living in the city, which won an Honour Book award. Her story of a whale returning to safe shores in Welcome Home was awarded the Environment Award for Children’s Literature. Two of her illustrated works are featured on ABC TV’s Play School program.
Covering a wide range of topics, Christina’s books are popular with all ages and, from silly to serious, including counting sheep to the demise of the thylacine. Christina is a popular visitor to schools across Australia, sharing her love of reading, art, and storytelling.

Books by Christina Booth

Aussie Kids: Meet Dooley on the Farm

Sally Odgers, Christina Booth

Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to a beach in QLD, this junior fiction series celebrates stories about children living in unique places in every state and territory in Australia. 8 characters, 8 stories, 8 authors and illustrators from all 8 states and territories! Come on an adventure with Aussie Kids and meet Dooley from Tasmania.

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