A4 A strong memory of a close up encounter of the Chinese panda at Chengdu Giant Panda breeding. These tender, big, loveable animals are acrobatic. #picbookbc

Q for Kate- How many drafts did it take for this book? What type of research eventuated with Jesse, the elephant? #picbookbc

A4 Closer to home, Dubbo Zoo was an interesting experience especially seeing the white rhinos. #picbookbc

A1 One of my favourites is combining art and nature, both in beauty, diversity and creativity. It inspires me to pay attention outdoors and apply it to my art. #picbookbc

A1 Similarly, I appreciate wildlife and the love of nature and seasons. They appeal because of the beautiful art/watercolours.#picbookbc

A2 Responsibility in nature comes from caring, respecting and understanding our valuable environment. In our own backyard, we need to learn to look after flowers, seeds and trees. #picbookbc

A2 Just like this bowerbird, we need to protect nature and the ecosystem, the small bits and the bigger. #picbookbc

A3 Non-fiction ones - too many to choose. These ones appeal to me. Simply the colours and shapes, compositions and words.#picbookbc

A4 Love Lino cuts and mixed media/ collage in illustration, however, I share this one with front and back cover art. Also, Sami Bayly's art is superb, Illustrated Encyclopedia of Extinct Animals.#picbookbc

Q Dear Tania, can you explain how you design a page or double spread? Do you have a favourite research library or go- to book for inspiration? Thanks.#picbookbc

A4 Besides natural earthy tones, I like bold, vivid colours of artist @BronwynBancroft. #picbookbc

A2 Non-fiction are so varied, but I like this one. DK have some great titles, always informative and fascinating with appealing art and photos.#picbookbc

A3 Books on dinosaurs allow children to learn about the past, the size and strength of such animals, the land in which they roamed and, on a more intimate level, a pet or something they can befriend.#picbookbc

A3 From a fierce wild animal to a squashy toy, dinosaur books are fun and cheeky, helping the imagination. #picbookbc

A4. The Stegasaurus has the brain the size of a walnut. Dinosaurs fart and stink during the Jurassic. #picbookbc

News came recently and I was happy to celebrate a new badge, more importantly, to keep writing, editing and polishing my MG manuscript set in two universes. #gibbscalder Thanks you judges.

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