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Judy Horacek
Judy Horacek (born 12 November 1961) is an Australian cartoonist, artist, writer and children's book creator. She is best known for her award winning children's picture book ''Where is the Green Sheep?'' with Mem Fox, and her weekly cartoons iThe Age newspaper Horacek's latest book is ''Now or Never'' (2020), her tenth cartoon collection. A new picture book with Mem Fox, '' Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again'' came out in October 2018. In 2005, a selection of her work was acquired by the National Library of Australia for its collection. She said at the time that "I really like being recognised for having done work that is part of the social discourse. And it's always nice to see cartoons get another lease on life – now they represent a particular time and context and become part of the portrait of who we ustraliansare".Favelle (2005) p. 10 Life Horacek graduated with a BA from the University of Melbourne in 1991, majoring in Fine Arts and English. She then studied for a Diploma i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Australian Book Review
''Australian Book Review'' is an Australian arts and literary review. Created in 1961, ''ABR'' is an independent non-profit organisation that publishes articles, reviews, commentaries, essays, and new writing. The aims of the magazine are 'to foster high critical standards, to provide an outlet for fine new writing, and to contribute to the preservation of literary values and a full appreciation of Australia's literary heritage'. History and profile ''Australian Book Review'' was established by Max Harris and Rosemary Wighton as a monthly journal in Adelaide, Australia, in 1961. In 1971 production was reduced to quarterly releases, and lapsed completely in 1974. In 1978 the journal was revived by the National Book Council and, moving to Melbourne, began producing ten issues per year. ABR published the 400th issue of the second series in April 2018. An eleventh issue was added in 2021 (the magazine publishes a double issue in January–February). ''ABR'' is currently in partn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Editorial Cartoonists
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Australian Comics Writers
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Australian People Of Czech Descent
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1961 Births
Events January * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba ( Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015). ** Aero Flight 311 (Koivulahti air disaster): Douglas DC-3C OH-LCC of Finnish airline Aero crashes near Kvevlax (Koivulahti), on approach to Vaasa Airport in Finland, killing all 25 on board, due to pilot error: an investigation finds that the captain and first officer were both exhausted for lack of sleep, and had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol at the time of the crash. It remains the deadliest air disaster to occur in the country. * January 5 ** Italian sculptor Alfredo Fioravanti marches into the U.S. Consulate in Rome, and confesses that he was part of the team that forged the Etruscan terracotta warriors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ** After the 1960 military coup, General Cemal Gürsel forms the new government of Turkey (25th gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Your Child Can Learn To Read Before School And Other Important Things
How may refer to: * How (greeting), a word used in some misrepresentations of Native American/First Nations speech * How, an interrogative word in English grammar Art and entertainment Literature * ''How'' (book), a 2007 book by Dov Seidman * ''HOW'' (magazine), a magazine for graphic designers * H.O.W. Journal, an American art and literary journal Music * "How", a song by The Cranberries from ''Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?'' * "How", a song by Maroon 5 from ''Hands All Over'' * "How", a song by Regina Spektor from ''What We Saw from the Cheap Seats'' * "How", a song by Daughter from ''Not to Disappear'' * "How?" (song), by John Lennon Other media * HOW (graffiti artist), Raoul Perre, New York graffiti muralist * ''How'' (TV series), a British children's television show * ''How'' (video game), a platform game People * How (surname) * HOW (graffiti artist), Raoul Perre, New York graffiti muralist Places * How, Cumbria, England * How, Wisconsin, Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ducks Away!
''Ducks Away!'' is a 2016 children's picture book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek. Published by Scholastic Inc., It is about a mother duck and her five ducklings attempting to cross a bridge, one by one, and fall off the bridge into the river below. The duck becomes more and more agitated until she, with the last of her ducklings dropping into the water and their encouragement, decides to follow them. Publication history * 2016, Australia, Scholastic Australia * 2018, USA, Scholastic, Inc. Reception A review in '' Reading Time'' of ''Ducks Away!'' described it as "another classic bedtime tale" and wrote: "Captivating audiences from toddlers to young preschoolers, this picture book is vibrant, playful and utterly delightful". A ''Horn Book Magazine'' starred review found that "the text and art work together beautifully.." and concluded: "Add this to your counting book shelves right quack, er, quick". ''Ducks Away!'' has also been reviewed by ''Kirkus Reviews' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This & That (Fox Book)
''This & That'' is a 2015 children's picture book by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek. It is about a mouse telling bedtime stories to a pup. Publication history * 2017, USA, Scholastic Press * 2015, Australia, Scholastic Australia Reception A reviewer in '' Reading Time'' wrote "Mem Fox's rhymed rhythmic text teams brilliantly with Judy’s bright quirky cartoon illustrations", and ''Publishers Weekly'' wrote "for times when a single bedtime story just isn't enough, ...". There have been further reviews by ''Kirkus Reviews'', ''School Library Journal ''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with ...''. '' Reading Time'', and ''Children's Book and Media Review''. It is a 2016 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood notable book. References External links Library ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Night, Sleep Tight (Fox Book)
''Good Night, Sleep Tight'' is a 2012 children's picture book by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek. It is about Skinny Doug, a babysitter, who uses some nursery rhymes to help his charges, Bonnie and Ben, to sleep. Publication history * 2013, USA, Orchard Books * 2012, Australia, Scholastic Australia Reception A ''Booklist'' review found it "a fun book that will remind parents to pass along the golden oldies". ''Good Night, Sleep Tight'' has also been reviewed by ''Kirkus Reviews'', ''Publishers Weekly'', ''School Library Journal'', '' Horn Book Guides'', ''The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid ...'', '' Reading Time'', ''Educating Young Children'', ''Scan'', and ''Children's Book and Media Review''. See also * '' Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
