Background
Bob Graham was born on October 20, 1942, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of Donald and Kathleen (King) Graham. He lived with mother, father, his older sister, his grandmother and a cat called Smokey.
117 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Julian Ashton Art School where Bob Graham studied.
Bob Graham at 9th August For National Bookshop Day. Photo from Bookshop Bear grande.
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Bob Graham at Radford college.
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Bob Graham with his dog.
Bob Graham
(Pete finds a sleepy blue parakeet in his backyard and enj...)
Pete finds a sleepy blue parakeet in his backyard and enjoys keeping the bird as a pet until the day it decides to become independent again.
https://www.amazon.com/Pete-Roland-Picture-puffins-Graham/dp/0140507973/?tag=2022091-20
1981
(In the grocery store, Arthur and his Mum, residents of a ...)
In the grocery store, Arthur and his Mum, residents of a high rise, meet an unusual woman and her daughter who show them a different kind of life.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearls-Place-Picture-Lions-Graham/dp/0006623425/?tag=2022091-20
1983
(In Here Comes John, a snail tries to avoid a myriad of pi...)
In Here Comes John, a snail tries to avoid a myriad of pitfalls, such as a Scottie dog, a box of snail killer, and a curious and hungry little boy.
https://www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-John-Bob-Graham/dp/0416085822/?tag=2022091-20
1983
(Libby, Oscar, and Me is a book about a “master of disguis...)
Libby, Oscar, and Me is a book about a “master of disguises” who dresses up in her mother’s clothes and has all sorts of dreamed-up adventures with her beloved dog and cat companions.
https://www.amazon.com/Libby-Oscar-Picture-Graham-1986-05-12/dp/B01K93BAOC/?tag=2022091-20
1984
(In a touching tale that demonstrates the bond between a c...)
In a touching tale that demonstrates the bond between a child and her blanket, Julia, having treasured her blanket and carried it for years until it is nothing but a small rag, finally grows out of that stage by beginning a new period in her life when she enters school. Original.
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Woolen-Blanket-Bob-Graham/dp/1564028488
1987
(Charlotte, an adventurous young girl, and her best friend...)
Charlotte, an adventurous young girl, and her best friend; Henry, who worries about her, play with an old tire, skip rope, play with Henry's stuffed animals, and dance.
https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Charlotte-Viking-Kestrel-Picture/dp/0670816604
1987
(Crusher, the school football hero, is coming to tea. In a...)
Crusher, the school football hero, is coming to tea. In anticipation, Peter clears his room of childish things and prepares all sorts of exciting games to play. A delightful story that will amuse all the family! Bob Graham currently lives in Somerset with his family, but has spent most of his life in Sydney. He trained at the Julian Ashton Art School and has published a wide range of award-winning children's picture books.
https://www.amazon.com/Crusher-Coming-Bob-Graham/dp/0850912725/?tag=2022091-20
1987
(This is a delightful tale of a small child who is always ...)
This is a delightful tale of a small child who is always somewhere he shouldn't be! What a merry dance William leads his family! When he's supposed to be indoors, he's out in the garden munching daffodils; on the family picnic, he ends up in a muddy pond feeding the ducks. But it's on William's second birthday that his vanishing act reaches its peak of perfection - with quite hilarious results.
https://www.amazon.com/Has-Anyone-Here-Seen-William/dp/140631613X
1988
(Rose is terrified of her neighbor, Mr. Wintergarten, who ...)
Rose is terrified of her neighbor, Mr. Wintergarten, who is rumored to have a pet crocodile and who has a penchant for eating small children until she finally braves the perils of his garden to retrieve her lost ball.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1564020398/?tag=2022091-20
1992
(This is an engaging account of the birth of a new sibling...)
This is an engaging account of the birth of a new sibling. The birth of a new baby is a big event in any family - and the Arnolds are no exception! Starting with the final days of Mum's pregnancy, this wry and delightfully observed story chronicles the arrival of baby Walter and the effect he has on his family's life - as seen through the eyes of his older brother and sister. Their remarks and reactions are sure to strike a resounding chord with older siblings everywhere!
https://www.amazon.com/Brand-New-Baby-Bob-Graham/dp/1406316407
1992
(This is an egg-straordinary story of a most unusual hen b...)
This is an egg-straordinary story of a most unusual hen by one of today's top picture book author/illustrators. When Caitlin's dad rescues Queenie the bantam from a lake, it's the start of a quite egg-straordinary story. Queenie forms a strong attachment to the family. When they take her back to the farm where she came from, Queenie finds her way back to their home where she gets in the dog's basket and lays an egg! One day Catlin forgets to collect the eggs and Bruno the dog reclaims his basket. After that Queenie never returns, but Bruno hatches the eggs himself!
https://www.amazon.com/Queenie-Bantam-Bob-Graham/dp/1406316482
1997
(A most unusual chicken adopts a family. When Caitlin’s da...)
A most unusual chicken adopts a family. When Caitlin’s dad rescues Queenie the hen from drowning, Queenie decides to return the favor in the most surprising way. Every morning she walks all the way from the farm to Caitlin’s house to lay an egg in Caitlin’s dog’s bed. But when Mom has a new baby, Caitlin forgets to collect the eggs, and the dog snuggles in on top of them. Suddenly there are even more additions to their happy group.
https://www.amazon.com/Queenie-One-Family-Bob-Graham/dp/0763614009
1997
Bob Graham was born on October 20, 1942, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of Donald and Kathleen (King) Graham. He lived with mother, father, his older sister, his grandmother and a cat called Smokey.
Bob Graham studied at school but left it in his teens and worked at Qantas for four years. He continued painting and drawing. Graham always had an affinity for illustrations in books and comics. He loved drawing but never really studied art at school. Then he enrolled at the Julian Ashton Art School, where he developed his talent and met his wife.
After graduation, Bob Graham began his career as an illustrator and designer. While working in pubs and clubs, Graham took the position of an artist at New South Wales Government printers from 1973 till 1975. He later worked as a resource designer for the Department of Technical and Further Education in Sydney, and the Australian National University in Canberra.
The first book he wrote and illustrated was about his son and a budgie which briefly flew into their lives. The book was called Pete and Roland and was published in 1981. In 1982 he illustrated the music and lyrics booklet for Australian Broadcasting Commission's Sing primary school music radio broadcast. Since this time, Graham has been a freelance artist, illustrating many of his own books for children as well as educational materials and a popular six-page monthly comic strip in the French magazine Les Belles Histoires.
Nowadays, Bob Graham continues publishing new books.
(This is a delightful tale of a small child who is always ...)
1988(In a touching tale that demonstrates the bond between a c...)
1987(Libby, Oscar, and Me is a book about a “master of disguis...)
1984(Charlotte, an adventurous young girl, and her best friend...)
1987(Russell is worried when his pet rabbit and his pet frog r...)
1987(In Here Comes John, a snail tries to avoid a myriad of pi...)
1983(In the grocery store, Arthur and his Mum, residents of a ...)
1983(Pete finds a sleepy blue parakeet in his backyard and enj...)
1981(When the Fairweather family almost gives up hope of findi...)
1996(This is an egg-straordinary story of a most unusual hen b...)
1997(Alison's grandfather performs magic tricks every Sunday w...)
1989(Little John forgets to look for his sister, Sarah, when s...)
1985(This is an engaging account of the birth of a new sibling...)
1992(Crusher, the school football hero, is coming to tea. In a...)
1987(A most unusual chicken adopts a family. When Caitlin’s da...)
1997(Rose is terrified of her neighbor, Mr. Wintergarten, who ...)
1992
Quotations:
“Every time a computer graphics course is advertised in the local paper, I say, “I must go.” But I always have something else to do, it seems. So I still use a pen dipped in ink, and chalks and watercolor, and scissors and sticky tape. Oh yes, and sometimes I tap out some words on my computer. And that suits me just fine.”
“My stories are a light-hearted glimpse of the day-to-day activities of children, their families, and dogs.”
"People are arriving vulnerable, dispossessed and traumatized, often escaping from brutal regimes and wanting nothing more than a better and safer life."
"I would like this to be a small expression of practical support to help them back on their feet in a new environment."
Bob Graham is a member of the Australian Society of Authors.
Graham is known for the simplicity, droll humor, and charming everyday quality of his stories and pictures.
Quotes from others about the person
"Graham's eye for detail, his use of wildly shifting perspective and a superb sense of scale all combine to tell the simple and touching story." - writer Miss Marley.
Bob Graham was married to Carolyn Smith on August 26, 1967. They have two children.