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Julie Murphy

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I am an Australian children's writer of fiction, nonfiction and verse. I mostly write picture books about animals and nature. Some have been recognised for awards, including the Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature and Whitley Awards.
A former outdoor educator, zoologist and zookeeper, I hope to leave readers with a love of words, curiosity and nature.
I live in Melbourne, Australia with my husband, daughter and big, black dog, Banjo.

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Average rating: 4.00 · 336 ratings · 73 reviews · 26 distinct works • Similar authors
Odd Bods: The World's Unusu...

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I've Got Eyes! : Exceptiona...

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I've Got Feet!: Fantastical...

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Ocean Animal Adaptations (A...

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Dog Beach

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Whose Home Is This?

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Cheer Up, Blobfish!

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My Australia

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A-Z of iconic places in Australia. All the biggies are there; from Uluru to Kakadu. With fast facts and gorgeous colourful illustrations, this would make a great keepsake for visitors to our wide brown land, or kids travelling around with their famil ...more
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Bird and Bear and the Special Day by Ann James
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A lovely storytime read about two characters with a special friendship. This is a great story featuring opposites, and encouraging outdoor play.
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Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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Illustrated short stories for children on the theme of Generosity, from a Buddhist perspective. I enjoyed the early ones the best.
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Poppy Makes Pockets by Jemima Parker
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This heart-warming story is about a child who seeks to solve a problem through imagination and innovation. Plus, her solution helps the whole community. A lovely story; both text and illustrations.
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Bella Grows a Bicycle by Lellie Lopter
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A clever and entertaining story about a child who dreams of owning a bike. Thanks to community, one small present is traded for another and another until...I'll leave the ending for you to discover. With bright, friendly illustrations and an inspirin ...more
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The Everywhere Train by Deborah Frenkel
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A beautiful story about memories, the power of imagination, and importance of sharing experiences with loved ones, featuring a granddad and granddaughter.
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Hometown by Shaun Tan
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Visually stunning. A story about choosing your own path in life, working out what matter most to you. There is lots in here to think about, and so much detail in the illustrations to lose yourself in.
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You Don't Have To Have A Dream by Tim Minchin
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Minchin's opinions on life, the universe and everything, presented in a fun and clever way. A little motivations, a little inspiring, a lot entertaining. ...more
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Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase by Peter Helliar
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Time travel adventure for young middle graders - Doctor Who meets Back to the Future with humour. Over the top amounts of humour.
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“You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?”
― Julie Murphy, Nutrition Across A Lifetime

“A male frigate bird blows up a wild red pouch on his neck. He can keep it puffed up for hours. It is his way of impressing the girls.”
― Julie Murphy, Sea Birds

“Spiders don't chew. They send a special liquid into their prey. The prey's insides turn to mush. Then the spider sucks up its tasty lunch!”
― Julie Murphy, Arachnids

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“Two beady eyes are following the fun and games and chatter.
But see his face - it looks so glum. Whatever is the matter?”
― Julie Murphy, Cheer Up, Blobfish!

“Swish, I swing from tree to tree. My feet are like hands - I’m a chimpanzee!”
― Julie Murphy, I've Got Feet!: Fantastical Feet of the Animal World

“Writing a picture book is like writing 'War and Peace' in Haiku.”
― Mem Fox

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
― Dr. Seuss

“Photographs are all we have of some people. Those and our memories.”
― AF Harrold

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