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Margaret Wild
Born 1948
Eshowe, South Africa
Occupation Writer for children
Language English
Nationality Australian
Years active 1983-
Notable works Fox, The Very Best of Friends
Notable awards 2008 Nan Chauncy Award

Margaret Wild (born in 1948) is a famous Australian writer. She writes amazing books especially for children. She has created over 40 books that are loved all around the world. Many of her books have won special awards. In 2022, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children's Book Council of Australia. This award celebrates her wonderful career.

Margaret Wild's Life Journey

Margaret Wild was born in 1948 in a place called Eshowe, in South Africa. Her family moved often because her dad was a bank manager. She went to different schools in Johannesburg.

In 1972, Margaret moved to Australia. She worked as a writer for magazines. She also finished her studies at Australian National University in Canberra. Later, in Sydney, she raised her family. She worked as a writer on her own. She also spent 16 years editing children's books. This was from 1984 to 2000, and her last job was at ABC Books.

Her Books and Stories

Margaret Wild's books explore many different ideas. She is known for writing about important feelings. These include identity (who you are), trust, and even dealing with death.

For example, her book Let the Celebrations Begin (1991) is about the hope of freedom for people held in a very sad place during a war. In The Very Best of Friends (1989), a farmer passes away. His wife learns to care for their cat and dog equally.

Fox (2000) is a powerful story about trust and betrayal. It has beautiful pictures by Ron Brooks. The colors in the book show the Australian landscape.

In March 2020, Margaret Wild won an award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature. This was from the Australia Council. In December 2020, she was chosen as Australia's author candidate for the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is a very important international award for children's authors.

Today, Margaret Wild lives in Sydney, Australia.

List of Margaret Wild's Works

Margaret Wild has written many books for young readers. Here are some of her popular titles.

Picture Books

  • Chalk Boy, illustrated by Mandy Ord (2018)
  • The Sloth that came to Stay, illustrated by Vivienne To (2017)
  • Bogtrotter, illustrated by Judith Rossell (2015)
  • The Bush book Club, illustrated by Ben Wood (2014)
  • The Treasure Box, ill. Freya Blackwood (2013)
  • Tanglewood, ill. Vivienne Goodman (2012)
  • Vampyre, ill. Andrew Yeo (2011)
  • Puffling, ill. Julie Vivas (2009)
  • Harry & Hopper, ill. Freya Blackwood (2009)
  • The Pocket dogs go on holiday, ill. Stephen Michael King (2008)
  • Piglet and Papa, ill. Stephen Michael King (2007)
  • Woolvs in the Sitee, ill Anne Spudvilas (2006)
  • Chatterbox, ill. Deborah Niland (2006)
  • The Bilbies of Bliss, ill. Noela Young (2005)
  • The Little Crooked House, co-written with illustrator Jonathan Bentley (2005)
  • Hop, Little Hare!, ill. Peter Shaw (2005)
  • Piglet and Mama, ill. Stephen Michael King (2005)
  • Farmer Fred's Cow, ill. David Waller (2004)
  • Seven More Sleeps, ill. Donna Rawlins (2004)
  • Kiss, Kiss!, ill. Bridget Strevens-Marzo (2003)
  • Little Humpty, ill. Ann James (2003)
  • Baby Boomsticks, ill. David Legge (2003)
  • Mr Moo, ill. Jonathon Bentley (2002)
  • Jenny Angel, ill. Anne Spudvilas (2002)
  • The House of Narcissus, ill. Wayne Harris (2001)
  • The Pocket Dogs, ill. Stephen Michael King (2001)
  • The Midnight Feast, ill. Ann James (2001)
  • Midnight Babies, ill. Ann James (2001)
  • Nighty Night!, ill. Kerry Argent (2001)
  • Fox, ill. Ron Brooks (2000)
  • Tom Goes to Kindergarten, ill. David Legge (2000)
  • Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa, ill. Kerry Argent (1999)
  • Old Pig, co-written with illustrator Ron Brooks (1999)
  • Our Granny, ill. Julie Vivas (1998)
  • Rosie and Tortoise, ill. Ron Brooks (1998)
  • First Day, ill. by Kim Gamble (1998)
  • Bim Bam Boom!, ill. Wayne Harris (1998)
  • Big Cat Dreaming, ill. Anne Spudvilas (1997)
  • The Midnight Gang, ill. Ann James (1997)
  • Remember Me, ill. Dee Huxley (1995)
  • Beast, (1995)
  • Mr. Nick's Knitting, ill. Dee Huxley (1994)
  • Going Home, ill. Wayne Harris (1994)
  • Toby, ill. Noela Young (1994)
  • The Slumber Party, ill. David Cox (1993)
  • But Granny Did, ill. Ian Forss (1993)
  • Space Travellers, ill. Gregory Rogers (1993)
  • All the Better to See You With!, ill. Pat Reynolds (1993)
  • Thank You, Santa, ill. Kerry Argent (1992)
  • My Dearest Dinosaur, ill. Donna Rawlins (1992)
  • Let the Celebrations Begin!, ill. Julie Vivas (1991)
  • The Very Best of Friends, ill. Julie Vivas (1990)
  • Kathy's Umbrella, ill. Hannah Koch (1987)
  • There's a Sea in My Bedroom, ill. Jane Tanner (1984)
  • Something Absolutely Enormous, ill. Jack Hannah (1984)

Novels for Older Readers

  • Diary of Megan Moon (1988)
  • Beast (1992)
  • Jinx (2001)
  • One Night (2003)
  • The Vanishing Moment (2013)

Awards and Recognition

Margaret Wild has won many awards for her writing. These awards celebrate her amazing stories and how they connect with readers.

Personal Awards

  • Won – Nan Chauncy Award (2008): This award celebrates a person's contribution to Australian children's literature.
  • Won – Lifetime Achievement Award, Children's Book Council of Australia (2022): This is a very special award for a long and successful career.

Awards for Her Books

There's a Sea in My Bedroom
The Very Best of Friends
The Midnight Gang
Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa
  • Shortlisted – Young Australian Best Book Award: Picture Book (1999)
Jenny Angel
  • Shortlisted – Family Award for Children's Books: Picture Book (1999)
  • Shortlisted – Australian Publishers Association: Design (1999)
  • Shortlisted – New South Wales State Literary Award: Young Reader (2000)
  • Won – CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book (2000)
  • Shortlisted – Young Australian Best Book Award: Picture Book (2001)
The Pocket Dogs
Fox
Baby Boomsticks
Woolvs in the Sitee
Chatterbox
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