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The Gobbling Tree
May 17th, 2008 — until June 18th, 2008
Mark Carthew is an award winning editor, author & primary teacher. Best known for his books and series exploring poetry, humour, music, movement and drama, he has always loved the joy of wordplay.
He is series editor for the internationally acclaimed illustrated play script series VoiceWorks which has won a number of awards and sold nearly a million copies worldwide. He has worked closely with some of the biggest names in children’s publishing including Margaret Mahy, Graeme Base, Pamela Allen, Ann James, Michael Rosen and a host of other Australian and international authors and illustrators and loves the creative and collaborative process. Mark has a passion for creating quality books for children and in 2005 he was Highly Commended in the Dromkeen Librarian’s Award for his success in bringing literary experiences to children.
His recent trade books include the beautiful picture book Five Little Owls illustrated by Mini Goss and the hilarious book of jokes rhymes and riddles Wicked Wizards & Leaping Lizards (ill Mike Spoor UK ) and is releasing a major anthology of children rhymes Can You Keep a Secret? with Random House Australia in October 2008. In 2006 Mark was awarded a three year scholarship to pursue his PhD in writing with Swinburne University Victoria.
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