Nick Bland
Nick Bland was born on a farm in Victoria, Australia.
His Mum was a Primary School Teacher and his Dad was an artist.
He lived in the bush from the age of 6, climbing haystacks and annoying his Dad in his studio which nurtured his creativity.
Nick worked in a book shop which helped in starting his dream of becoming a cartoonist and writer.
He spent many hours reading every picture book he could find.
This led to him forming his own individual style of writing.
He now lives in Darwin, where he supports and offers his knowledge and expertise to the Indigenous community.
His Mum was a Primary School Teacher and his Dad was an artist.
He lived in the bush from the age of 6, climbing haystacks and annoying his Dad in his studio which nurtured his creativity.
Nick worked in a book shop which helped in starting his dream of becoming a cartoonist and writer.
He spent many hours reading every picture book he could find.
This led to him forming his own individual style of writing.
He now lives in Darwin, where he supports and offers his knowledge and expertise to the Indigenous community.
Nick has written many of our classic favourites like:
· The Very Cranky Bear
· The Very Hungry Bear
· King Pig
· The Wrong Book
· Some Dads
· A Monster Wrote a Letter
See below some activities for you to complete.
I wonder if you can make some Cranky Bear Toast.
What food can you use to help create a cranky face on your toast?
Design your own Monster
What will your monster look like? What colours will you choose?
Can you write a letter from your monster that you might like to give to a family member?
I wonder if you can make some Cranky Bear Toast.
What food can you use to help create a cranky face on your toast?
Design your own Monster
What will your monster look like? What colours will you choose?
Can you write a letter from your monster that you might like to give to a family member?