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Jenny Hale Biography & Facts
Jenny Hale (born 1959) is an Australian illustrator and author who has published 20 children's picture books, including the Double Delight flap books with hundreds of thousands of copies in print. Her illustration styles range from naïve and cute (for toddlers) to detailed watercolour realism. Hale often hides characters and little jokes in her pictures for children to find. Biography Hale is the fifth of seven children, all of whom showed drawing talent. From the age of 8, her drawings were published in the Sun-Herald children's lift-out pages, and she won prizes in competitions as diverse as the Coca-Cola summer beach sand modelling competition, billboard painting, and a Dulux egg painting competition at Easter 1973. After completing Graphic Design at Randwick TAFE, she worked as a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and copywriter. Works Hale works in pastel, watercolour, coloured pencil, and in Photoshop, concentrating on figure illustration. Her illustrations are often brightly coloured. A voracious reader, Hale wrote fantasy stories from the age of 10. Her adult writing career was restricted to advertising copy until her 5th picture book, a maze book about a princess's quest. Little Frog (2007) followed. In 2009 Jenny returned to her writing roots with Jatta, a darker fantasy. It explores the torment of a princess werewolf, who cannot control her bloodlust. The story includes black humour and a "multifarious plot that will have the reader engrossed to the very end", according to Reading Time. Children’s book reviews Hale has reviewed for the Sydney Morning Herald Spectrum and regularly reviews for the Sun-Herald. Publications Young adult fantasy novel Jatta (2009) Board books Shoes (2008) Boots (2008) Slippers (2008) Little Frog (2007) Christmas Surprise (2007) Princess Poppets series Words (2006) Numbers (2006) Alphabet (2006) Opposites (2006) All in a Day (2006) Around the World (2006) The Nightingale Quest (A puzzle adventure 2004) Picture flap book Series: Double Delights Farm (2005) Zoo (2005) Nursery Songs (2003) Bugs (2003) Rainy Day (sticker activity book) Nursery Rhymes (sticker activity book) Animals (2002) Nursery Rhymes (2002) See also References External links Jenny Hale on Hachette Official website . Discover the Jenny Hale popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Jenny Hale books.
Best Seller Jenny Hale Books of 2024
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Conditional Love
Cathy BramleyOne dream house. Two possible futures. One big risk.Thirtysomething Sophie Stone's life is safe and predictable, which is just the way she likes it. But when a mysterious benefacto...
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Tinsel in a Tangle
Ainslie PatonA Christmas story that packs a punch...It's Shelby Yule's job to make sure the office Christmas party is a success. That means no dodgy Kris Kringle presents, no one gets too slosh...
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Playing Grace
Hazel OsmondA romantic comedy about love and learning to let go. Perfect for fans of Sarra Manning, Ellie Adams and Rosie Blake.Grace Surtees has everything carefully under control her work l...
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Mistaken Engagement
Jenny Schwartz'Mistaken Engagement is a very quick read but one that is filled with emotion, insecurity and finding the strength to follow your heart and find your dreams.' Beauty and Lace Saul...
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Finding Love at the Christmas Market
Jo Thomas'It's Christmas in a book!' Katie Fforde'Sprinkled with Christmas magic!' Milly Johnson'A scrumptious seasonal treat!' Heidi SwainResidentialhome caterer Connie has had one onlined...
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Drawing Closer
Jenny SchwartzA story about taking love off the page and into real–life…Zoe Loyola is keeping a secret between her and her sketchbook. She loves sculptor Nick Gordon. Her drawings of him are hot...
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Transfixed
Maddie Jane'Maddie Jane, the weaver of humorous beach reads has done it again with Transfixed. A great read.' New Zealand author, JC HarrowayHot and flirty new romance from Maddie Jane about ...
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The Season of Comfort and Joy
Cathy BramleyCurl up this Christmas with bestselling author Cathy Bramley THE SEASON OF COMFORT AND JOY continues the story of The Village Cookery School and contains recipes!It's Christmas Ev...
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A Spark of Joy
Lea DarraghSometimes life is bigger than what you want.Seeking a change of pace to mend her bruised heart, Olivia Cooper upends her life and moves halfway across the world. Landing in coastal...
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The Country House
Cathy BramleySeeking: Highly organised Events Planner who can adapt to the unexpected... Holly has her life planned out, making her the perfect new events planner for Wickham Hall. She has alwa...
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Backpack And A Red Dress
Maddie JaneWinner of the 2017 Short Sweet Romance Koru Award'This story was the perfect blend of sweet, cute, and heartwarming.' Goodreads reviewA fresh contemporary romance about a lonely g...
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Naughty or Nice
Lauren K McKellarOne promotion, two dedicated employees, one very inconvenient attraction...Claire Roberts wants one thing this Christmas: to land the big promotion at work and finally shake free o...
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The Bakery on the Hill
Cathy BramleyThe perfect life is as easy to bake as the perfect pie... Hetty Greengrass is the perfect wife and mother. Spending the last twelve years helping her husband Dan run Sunnybank Farm...
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Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes
Kristi WientgeFor fans of Barbara Dee and Shannon Hale, this poignant comingofage middle grade novel explores the ups and down of best friends, crushes, and backyard projects during a summer ful...
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Santa Cruise
Fern MichaelsFun, friendship and romance are on board as four lifelong friends embark on a holiday singles cruise in a heartwarming new novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michae...
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A Seaside Escape
Cathy BramleySometimes you need to escape the spotlight to find yourself... Nina always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately, her agent thinks she's more girlnextdoor than leading lady and he...
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Under Italian Skies
Nicky PellegrinoEscape to the Italian sunshine with this beautiful, heartwarming summer read about finding yourself in the most unexpected place. Can you change your life by swapping your home? 'I...
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Santa and Company
Fern MichaelsFriends since high school, four 30something women reunite for a Christmas ski trip filled with a few unexpected bumpsand lots of laughter – in this sunfilled celebration of holiday...
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The Perfect Christmas
Anthea TurnerSo you're organising Christmas this year. What are you going to give everyone? How can you make it that extra bit special? The perfect housewife is at hand to help you with a litt...
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Fixed Up
Maddie Jane'A sweet love story that ... will leave a satisfied smile on your face. I recommend it.' Awardwinning author Michelle K. PickettA fresh new voice in contemporary romance, Maddie J...
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Perfect Match
Zoe May‘A mustread modern fairytale!’ Lisa DickensonCan you ever find true love online?Sophia Jones is an expert in all things online dating: the best sites, how to write a decent bio, wh...