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Jan Ormerod

Jan Ormerod grew up in Western Australia, and as a child she was constantly drawing. After art school, she taught art at both tertiary and secondary levels, turning to children’s book illustration after becoming a mother. Jan’s first book, Sunshine was acclaimed and awarded around the world. She has since had over 50 books published, including Moonlight, Peek-a-Boo and Ms Macdonald Has a Class. Molly and Her Dad is Jan’s third book with Little Hare.

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If You're Happy and You Know it (Book & CD)
If You're Happy and You Know it (Book & CD)
Jan Ormerod
Join in the happiness of this wonderfully cheering rhyme freshly retold in an animal version. Every animal can do something; the elephant can flap his ears, the toucan can clack his beak, the kangaroo can jump and bump and all...
Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 02/07/2009
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Over In The Clover with Audio CD
Over In The Clover with Audio CD
Jan Ormerod
Snuggly bears, tumbling tigers, hip-hopping kangaroos, all the baby animals in the jungle come to life in this active and ebullient counting book. Readers will soon be joining in themselves and will especially enjoy the accompanying CD which makes the...
Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 08/06/2009
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Over in the Clover
Over in the Clover
Jan Ormerod
Snuggly bears, tumbling tigers, hip-hopping kangaroos, all the baby animals in the jungle come to life in this active and ebullient counting book. Readers will soon be joining in themselves.  A book and cd edition is also available here.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2009
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Molly and Her Dad
Molly and Her Dad
Jan Ormerod
Who is dad? Molly’s dad is far away and she can only dream of him. When he does come to see her Molly has to rethink her mental picture of him. Adapting to the real Dad takes time but it...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2008
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Molly and her Dad
Molly and her Dad
Jan Ormerod
From publisher Little Hare: Who is dad? Molly’s dad is far away and she can only dream of him. When he does come to see her Molly has to rethink her mental picture of him. Adapting to the real Dad...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2008
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Whoosh Around The Mulberry Bush
Whoosh Around The Mulberry Bush
Jan Ormerod
This book takes as its inspiration the much-loved song ‘Here we go round the mulberry bush’.  Added to those words are some wonderful lyrics to be sung in the same rhythm with lots of animal noises and actions, too.  It’s...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/02/2007
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Sunshine
Sunshine
Jan Ormerod
A welcome reissue of a charming wordless picture book which captures the routines of a family as they start the day, as observed by a young child. The little girl wakes up – a wonderful sequence of pictures perfectly recording...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2005
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Books by Jan Ormerod

Itsy Bitsy Babies
Itsy Bitsy Babies
Margaret Wild
This classic picture book for the very young, by two leading creative talents, is a must have for every baby's bookshelf. The rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud, and the charming illustrations will inspire endless fun and imitations. Age...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Over in the Clover
Over in the Clover
Jan Ormerod
'Over in the forest, in a cave so snug, one cubby bear gives his mummy a hug.' So begins this fun-filled picture book where children will meet busy beavers, tumbling tigers, shuffling warthogs and many more in a count-along rhyme...
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/02/2009
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All Together Now
All Together Now
Jan Ormerod
If you're ready to dance and sing these rhyme-time romps will be just your thing: three to enjoy, three times the fun but which is your favourite, your number one? This fabulous collection includes If You're Happy and You Know...
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/08/2008
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Lion Fables
Lion Fables
Jan Ormerod

Format: Hardback - Released: 14/03/2007
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Lizzie Nonsense
Lizzie Nonsense
Jan Ormerod
Through the story of Lizzie Nonsense, a playful and imaginative little girl, this book describes the experience of pioneering women and children, left alone in the Australian bush, while their husbands and fathers were away working. It is aimed at...
Format: Hardback - Released: 25/08/2004
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Moonlight
Moonlight
Jan Ormerod
Nearly bedtime and a little girl is eating her dinner, playing in the bath and saying good night to her dollies. But she's not quite ready to sleep yet... Jan Ormerod's classic wordless picture book is reissued here in a...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/05/2004
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Peekaboo!
Peekaboo!
Jan Ormerod
A novelty book where the flaps are lifted to reveal six babies playing Peek-a-boo . The pictures are accompanied by simple rhyming text.
Format: Hardback - Released: 28/08/1997
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