Books with author Rod Clement

A story about a bird who learns that fine feathers don't necessarily make fine birds. Phoebe is small, grey, and ordinary - very ordinary. 'I want to get noticed!' she declares. Zelda is glamorous, talented and famous - and she runs the most popular beauty salon in the forest. And she's only too happy to help Phoebe become the bird she's always wanted to be. First a little feather headdress, then wing extensions - until Phoebe is transformed into a Diva. She looks gorgeous - but when she tries to take off, surprises are in store for them both! Ages 3-8.

Written with enormous wit and insight, from the delightfully deadpan Rod Clement, comes a tale about Samson, top dog and corporate high-flier. This delightful picture book will tickle children and deeply resonate with parents. There's no doubt it's a dog-eat-dog environment in the corporate world, but Samson the poodle is up for the challenge. In fact, 'Samson may be the boss But he's a good boss. He rewards his troops well - With a pat on the head, A kind word and every now and then A little treat. (Bone-us) ' Ages: 4-8

Louisa May Pickett finds that in order to impress, she need only be herself. Louisa May Pickett's one and only talent is Show and tell. Until she arrives at Dobroyd Primary school, that is ... When Louisa May Picket arrives at Dobroyd Point Primary, all she has to offer for 'Show and tell' is ... a juggling mouse, meat-eating plants, a parachute, a singing chair, a painting squid, and an extremely rare pink polar bear that walks the highwire upside down while singing 'We all Live in a Yellow Submarine' backwards. But when her classmates appear unimpressed and constantly outdo her attempts with their own amazing stories, she feels like 'the Most Boring Person in Class'. Poor Louisa May! How can she ever compete? She finally abandons all pretence to amaze her potential new friends and gives up. to her surprise she finds that in order to impress, she need do nothing other than be herself. Ages 5-9

First came Edward the Emu. Next was Edwina the Emu, and then the mysterious case of Grandpas Teeth. Now comes one more totally hilarious book from the master of the weird and wacky: Frank is cool; he wears sunglasses. He makes every day an adventure. And he's a dog. Today Frank and his boy owner are off to the museum in search of some really old stuff. They take a trip through history, where they encounter dinosaur skeletons, woolly mammoths, primitive man, and mummies, and have some really strange experiences. So put on your leash, and join Frank and his boy on a museum adventure only they could have.

Written with enormous wit and insight, from the delightfully deadpan Rod Clement, comes a tale about Samson, top dog and corporate high-flier. Will tickle children and resonate with parents. there's no doubt it's a dog-eat-dog environment in the corporate world, but Samson the poodle is up for the challenge. In fact - 'Samson may be the boss But he's a good boss. He rewards his troops well - With a pat on the head, A kind word and every now and then A little treat. (Bone-us) ' Ages: 4-8

Like most kids, Amanda gets dressed, goes to school, plays with friends, and eats dinner with her family. But don't be fooled by this deceptively simple story ' readers will soon find out that Amanda is no ordinary girl! Best-selling Australian artist Rod Clement has created a wickedly funny picture book in which the artwork tells an extraordinary story of ‘just another ordinary day.'