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Australian illustrator and author Matt Shanks publishes critically-acclaimed books with heart, humour, and imagination that delight and inspire new generations of readers around the world.

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Ink drawing of a cute lamb jumping on two legs

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The Most Amazing Thing
The Most Amazing Thing, Allen and Unwin

Matt Shanks captures something quintessentially Australian through his beautifully illustrated picture book images

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Matt Shanks has illustrated over 20 picture books for curious children and adults.

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Occassionally, some original artwork goes up for sale. When it does, it's a steal.

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drawing: black and white ink drawing of vampire without pants ironing his pants and using his coffin as an ironing board

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Rosie the Rhinoceros, Jimmy Barnes, HarperCollins AU