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Jackie French

@jackie_french_

Author / Historian / Dyslexic / Ecologist / Honorary Wombat / Advocate for books, readers and stories and PIR/Copyright

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linkhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Spark-Digital-Girls-Changed-World/dp/1460764870 calendar_today19-05-2016 15:30:37

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Today they say is Mother's Day. And yes, I do approve: Carrots on the breakfast tray A fresh carrot bouquet We sampled much carrot souffle Then 'attack the doormat' play It's been a lovely Mother's Day And yes, I still approve Unless a human wanders by And expects I will move....

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I've finished a book, Just look, a book! So now I'm nail biting When the phone rings it's frightening In case she says 'sorry, reject.' But I have a feeling It will send Lisa reeling Then the work starts to make it perfect.

I've finished a book,
Just look, a book!
So now I'm nail biting
When the phone rings it's frightening
In case she says 'sorry, reject.'
But I have a feeling
It will send Lisa reeling
Then the work starts to make it perfect.
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It's truth universally acknowledged that when a wombat is surrounded by green grass, she expects another colour in her 'treat bowl.' Preferably orange, and crunchy.

It's truth universally acknowledged that when a wombat is surrounded by green grass, she expects another colour in her 'treat bowl.' Preferably orange, and crunchy.
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This season's most fashionable fur will be fluffy grey, with accents of black and orange. Tails will be worn long, and ears upright.

This season's most fashionable fur will be fluffy grey, with accents of black and orange. Tails will be worn long, and ears upright.
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It's a 'twofer', two books shortlisted for the 2025 ACT Literary Awards, The Sea Captain's Wife in the Fiction list, & Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger in the Children’s literature shortlist (older readers). It's a joy and a privilege to be listed with such an array of authors.

It's a 'twofer', two books shortlisted for the 2025 ACT Literary Awards, The Sea Captain's Wife in the Fiction list, & Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger in the Children’s literature shortlist (older readers). It's a joy and a privilege to be listed with such an array of authors.
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Wild Whiskers and Smaller Whiskers both agreed: it was high time the humans installed under paving heating to keep paws warm in winter. An automatic carrot dispenser would also be appreciated.

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#iwantmycarrots Wild Whiskers kept a close eye on the carrot patch. One day soon it would be planted, and the arrows would grow, and they would be hers. All hers!

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Phil chewed thoughtfully. He had always found that chewing was the greatest possible aid to inspiration. Preferably carrots. #inspirationforwombats

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Wild Whiskers never wished to see another wombat miss out on carrots while she chomped her fill. So, she turned her back on them. Also, it is harder to attack a wombat's very solid rear.

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Support the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and help champion children’s literacy by bidding on some "one of a kind" experiences and items featuring our current and past Australian Children's Laureates, including me. More information at: 32auctions.com/laureateweek20…

Support the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and help champion children’s literacy by bidding on some "one of a kind" experiences and items featuring our current and past Australian Children's Laureates, including me. More information at: 32auctions.com/laureateweek20…
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Small Whiskers knew that a brown wombat would never be noticed amidst brown garden furniture. Her career as a master of camouflage had begun!

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I'm glad I'm not an emu I'm glad I'm not a snake I'm glad I don't have two legs And be leg deprived, like you Change being 'wombat' just for something new? To be anything but 'wombat' is a tragic, sad mistake.

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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways Matches grass deliciously Crunchier than a wayward bee Not at itchy as a flea Surely you must all agree That carrot crunching's ecstasy....