Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child

Bob Graham (born October 20, 1942, in Sydney, Australia) is an acclaimed Australian author and illustrator of picture books for young children, known for his humorous and heartfelt stories depicting everyday family life. His most notable works include Max, Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, "Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate, and How to Heal a Broken Wing. He has received major awards such as the 2002 Kate Greenaway Medal for Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, multiple Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Awards, and the 2014 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for The Silver Button Wikipedia).