Ben Brown and Helen Taylor live with their two children and one ungrateful cat in Lytteltown. Together they have produced a number of picture books focused on native New Zealand birds and wildlife. A Booming in the Night won the NZ Post Picture Book Award in 2005.
Selected bibliography:
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The Thief of Colours illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2003).
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Eel Dreaming illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2004).
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Fifty-five Feathers illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2004).
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Natural New Zealand A B C illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2004).
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A Booming in the Night illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2005).
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The Penguin Who Wanted to Fly illustrated by Helen Taylor (Reed 2006).
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The Apple illustrated by Tracy Duncan (Puffin 2008).
Awards:
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New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards: Picture Book Winner 2006 for A Booming in the Night.
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Storylines Notable Books 2006 Picture Books list for A Booming in the Night.
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Storylines Notable Books 2009 Picture Books list for The Apple.
