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Sally Sutton

Sally Sutton loves writing for different age groups, and experimenting with different styles: from the noisy, rambunctious rhymes in picture books such as Roadworks, all the way to the humour and drama of her junior novels. She also enjoys writing plays and school productions.

Sally holds an MA in German and has a keen interest in languages. She is co-director of Hī Hā, which offers choreographed school productions to New Zealand primary and intermediate schools. She lives in Auckland.

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Selected bibliography:

  • Big Mess Jess and Bad Bob, illustrated by Mauro Mazzara (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Big Mess Jess and the Zooming Jet, illustrated by Mauro Mazzara (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Big Mess Jess and Fang, the missing kitten, illustrated by Mauro Mazzara (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Big Mess Jess and the Bad Luck Duck, illustrated by Mauro Mazzara (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Jet Pack Jack and Dan, the bus man, illustrated by David Arumi (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Jet Pack Jack and the Fox’s Teeth, illustrated by David Arumi (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Jet Pack Jack and the Burping Goats on Mars, illustrated by David Arumi (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Jet Pack Jack and the Problem at the Big Top, illustrated by David Arumi (Sunshine Books 2026)
  • Chugga Tugga Tugboat, illustrated by Sarah Wilkins (Penguin Random House 2024)
  • Lulu and the Dance Detectives: The Pool Party Poisoning, illustrated by Lily Uivel (Penguin Random House NZ 2023)
  • Lulu and the Dance Detectives: Mystery at the Hotel Espanol, illustrated by Lily Uivel (Penguin Random House NZ 2023)
  • Tractor, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2022)
  • Crane Guy, illustrated by Sarah Wilkins (Penguin Random House NZ 2022)
  • Takahē Trouble, illustrated by Jenny Cooper (Scholastic NZ 2021)
  • Wheels, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2020)
  • The Cat from Muzzle, illustrated by Scott Tulloch (Penguin Random House 2019)
  • Miniwings: Moonlight the Unicorn’s High Tea Hiccup, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2019)
  • Miniwings: Firestorm’s Musical Muck-Up, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2018)
  • Miniwings: Comet’s Cross-Country Crime, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2018)
  • Dig Dump Roll, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2018)
  • Miniwings: Oceana’s Kitty Catastrophe, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2017)
  • Miniwings: Whizz’s Internet Oopsie, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2017)
  • Miniwings: Glitterwing’s Book Week Blunder, illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Scholastic 2017)
  • Ambulance, Ambulance!, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker 2017)
  • When We Go Camping, illustrated by Cat Chapman (Walker 2016)
  • Zoo Train, illustrated by Daron Parton (Walker Books 2015)
  • Construction, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2014)
  • Catch That Plane!, illustrated by Sylvie Currin Korankova (Walker Books 2014)
  • Ben and the Icky-Ooky-Sticky-Smick, illustrated by Gary Venn (Walker Books 2013)
  • Diary of a Sea Lion, illustrated by Dave Gunson (Scholastic 2013)
  • Diary of a Frog, illustrated by Dave Gunson (Scholastic 2013)
  • Diary of a Bat, illustrated by Dave Gunson (Scholastic 2012)
  • Farmer John’s Tractor, illustrated by Robyn Belton (Walker Books 2012)
  • Demolition, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2012)
  • Diary of a Pukeko, illustrated by Dave Gunson (Scholastic 2011)
  • Roadworks, illustrated by Brian Lovelock (Walker Books 2008)
  • Charlotte Frisbee and the Slime Attack, illustrated by Philip Webb [Kiwi Bites] (Puffin 2007)
  • A is for All Black, illustrated by Scott Pearson (Reed 2006)
  • Crazy Kiwi Tops and Tails, illustrated by Dave Gunson (Puffin 2006)

Awards:

  • 2020 New Zealand Children’s Book Award, Junior Fiction finalist for Miniwings: Moonlight’s High Tea Hiccup
  • 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award, Junior Fiction list for Miniwings: Glitterwing’s Book Week Blunder
  • 2015 New Zealand Children’s Book Awards, Picture Book Finalist for Construction
  • 2015 Storylines Notable Book Award, Picture Books List for Construction
  • 2013 Storylines Notable Book Award, Picture Books List for Demolition
  • 2013 Storylines Notable Book Award, Picture Books List for Farmer John’s Tractor
  • 2009 Storylines Notable Book Award, Picture Books List for Roadworks
  • 2009 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, Picture Book Winner for Roadworks

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