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John Nicholson (author) facts for kids

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John Nicholson is a talented Australian author and illustrator who writes many books, especially for children. He was born in Singapore and later moved to Australia.

Before becoming a full-time writer in 1990, John had several interesting jobs. He worked as an architect, designing buildings, and also as a graphic designer and illustrator, creating pictures and designs.

John lives in the beautiful Victorian bush in Australia with his wife, Jenny, and their daughter, Freda. They live in a special house that runs on solar power, which they built themselves!

John's books have won some really important awards. He has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award three times! This award celebrates excellent information books for young people. He has also been a finalist (shortlisted) for this award six times. Plus, his books have been recognized by the WA Premier's Children's Book Award and the Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Books by John Nicholson

John Nicholson has written and illustrated many books, sharing fascinating stories and facts with young readers. Here are some of his works:

  • The Australian Woolshed: Build Your Own Model Woolshed (1986)
  • Justice and the Courts (1986) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • Hello Listeners! (1988) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • The Amazing Adventures of Amabel (1990) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • Amabel Abroad: More Amazing Adventures (1991) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • Bridges (1992)
  • Paper Chase: A Frantic Dash Around the World by Land, Sea and Air (1993)
  • Homemade Houses: Traditional Homes From Many Lands (1993)
  • The Cruelest Place on Earth: Stories from Antarctica (1994)
  • Gold! The Fascinating Story of Gold in Australia (1995)
  • The First Fleet: A New Beginning in an Old Land (1996) - (Won the Eve Pownall Award)
  • Explorers of Australia (1996)
  • A Home Among the Gum Trees: The Story of Australian Houses (1997) - (Won the Eve Pownall Award)
  • Kimberley Warrior: The Story of Jandamarra (1997)
  • Ned's Kang-u-roo (1997) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • Who's Running This Country: Government in Australia (1998)
  • Fishing For Islands: Traditional Boats and Seafarers of the Pacific (1999) - (Won the Eve Pownall Award)
  • The State of the Planet (2000)
  • Building the Sydney Harbour Bridge (2001)
  • Solo Transport: Trains (2001)
  • Solo Transport: Ships (2001)
  • Heritage Masks (2001) - (He was the illustrator for this book)
  • Mighty Murray (2002)
  • Animal Architects (2003) - (Won the Eve Pownall Award)
  • Australia Locked Up (2006)
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Songlines and Stone Axes (2007)
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Cedar, Seals and Whaling Ships (2007)
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Wool, Wagons and Clipper Ships (2008)
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Steam, Steel and Speed (2008)
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: 100 Years of Petrol Power (2009)
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