Julie Murphy, Children's Author
@juliekidsbooks.bsky.social
Aussie author of 20+ picture/info books, incl. DOG BEACH (NLA, 2024), CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! (Affirm, 2024) & ODD BODS (Lerner, 2021). Fmr. zoologist and zookeeper. She/her. #STEM #animals #nature. https://linktr.ee/juliemurphybooks
Happy UK birthday to CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! May little Blobby 'just keep swimming' into children's hearts.
A celebration of difference starring one very misunderstood fish.
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Cheer-...
#STEMLearning #picturebooks #seacreatures #blobfish
A celebration of difference starring one very misunderstood fish.
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Cheer-...
#STEMLearning #picturebooks #seacreatures #blobfish
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Happy UK birthday to CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! May little Blobby 'just keep swimming' into children's hearts.
A celebration of difference starring one very misunderstood fish.
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Cheer-...
#STEMLearning #picturebooks #seacreatures #blobfish
A celebration of difference starring one very misunderstood fish.
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Cheer-...
#STEMLearning #picturebooks #seacreatures #blobfish
Reading DOG BEACH and CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! to young patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne for Book Week 2025 was an absolute privilege. Here I am, surrounded by Captain Starlight champions. #kidlit
October 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Reading DOG BEACH and CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! to young patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne for Book Week 2025 was an absolute privilege. Here I am, surrounded by Captain Starlight champions. #kidlit
It was such a joy being part of the (Indoor) Street Party Storytime with these awesome kids' book creators at the Port Fairy Literary Weekend. What a wonderful place and community!🥳 @portfairy.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
It was such a joy being part of the (Indoor) Street Party Storytime with these awesome kids' book creators at the Port Fairy Literary Weekend. What a wonderful place and community!🥳 @portfairy.bsky.social
The Port Fairy Literary Weekend is almost upon us. I can't wait to be a co-presenter in this amazing line-up for the (Indoor) Street Party at the Port Fairy Library. It's a free event, and promises to be heaps of fun. If you are around, I'd love to see you there.
@portfairy.bsky.social
@portfairy.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Port Fairy Literary Weekend is almost upon us. I can't wait to be a co-presenter in this amazing line-up for the (Indoor) Street Party at the Port Fairy Library. It's a free event, and promises to be heaps of fun. If you are around, I'd love to see you there.
@portfairy.bsky.social
@portfairy.bsky.social
Banjo. 🥰
August 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Banjo. 🥰
Happy International Dog Day! Here's Banjo and DOG BEACH by me and Annie White (NLA, 2024). #internationaldogday #dogbeachbook
August 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Happy International Dog Day! Here's Banjo and DOG BEACH by me and Annie White (NLA, 2024). #internationaldogday #dogbeachbook
It's National Science Week in Australia, and I am acknowledging all the work of scientists that goes into my children's books, to inspire a new generation of nature-lovers and budding #STEM enthusiasts. Thank you!
#NationalScienceWeek2025 #picturebooks
#NationalScienceWeek2025 #picturebooks
August 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It's National Science Week in Australia, and I am acknowledging all the work of scientists that goes into my children's books, to inspire a new generation of nature-lovers and budding #STEM enthusiasts. Thank you!
#NationalScienceWeek2025 #picturebooks
#NationalScienceWeek2025 #picturebooks
Celebrating the Danish edition of the I'VE GOT...(Eyes, Feet and a Tail) series! It's awesome to know that these picture books will reach a new audience. Written by me, illustrated by Hannah Tolson, published by @amicuspublishing.bsky.social . 🥰
July 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Celebrating the Danish edition of the I'VE GOT...(Eyes, Feet and a Tail) series! It's awesome to know that these picture books will reach a new audience. Written by me, illustrated by Hannah Tolson, published by @amicuspublishing.bsky.social . 🥰
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On this dreary winter's day, I'm feeling grateful because I have not one, not two, but three beautiful picture books out in the world. 🤩 Hard to believe, but wonderful. 🦎🦉🦇#nedbarraud #scholasticnz #kidlit #STEM @steamteambooks.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
On this dreary winter's day, I'm feeling grateful because I have not one, not two, but three beautiful picture books out in the world. 🤩 Hard to believe, but wonderful. 🦎🦉🦇#nedbarraud #scholasticnz #kidlit #STEM @steamteambooks.bsky.social
@debbieohi.com posted a rejection she received to tell us all to keep on writing. How generous! #writing
For those wondering why I'm posting (mainly on @work.debbieohi.com) about an in-progress novel that may get rejected: so often we only hear the Success Stories. To encourage others & keep myself accountable, I've been posting about rejections as well: debbieohi.com/2024/05/pers... #WriterSky #KidLit
July 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
@debbieohi.com posted a rejection she received to tell us all to keep on writing. How generous! #writing
It's #WorldEnvironmentDay today and I am glad to have written these books, and others, for children everywhere.
June 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It's #WorldEnvironmentDay today and I am glad to have written these books, and others, for children everywhere.
Reposted by Julie Murphy, Children's Author
Where our story began.
A home that launched ideas destined to fill bookshelves around the world.
Four generations of creativity, built one story at a time.
#TheCreativeCompany #CreativeStories #FamilyBusiness #StorytellingLegacy
A home that launched ideas destined to fill bookshelves around the world.
Four generations of creativity, built one story at a time.
#TheCreativeCompany #CreativeStories #FamilyBusiness #StorytellingLegacy
May 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Where our story began.
A home that launched ideas destined to fill bookshelves around the world.
Four generations of creativity, built one story at a time.
#TheCreativeCompany #CreativeStories #FamilyBusiness #StorytellingLegacy
A home that launched ideas destined to fill bookshelves around the world.
Four generations of creativity, built one story at a time.
#TheCreativeCompany #CreativeStories #FamilyBusiness #StorytellingLegacy
Check out my five star review of WOMBAT DREAMING by Caz Goodwin and Zoe Bennet on Goodreads - www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
May 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Check out my five star review of WOMBAT DREAMING by Caz Goodwin and Zoe Bennet on Goodreads - www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Beautiful book mail from my Year 1 Author Pen Pals class, based on DOG BEACH. I love the creativity and fun in these artworks! The #AuthorPenPals program is a fantastic initiative, delighting young students and kidlit creatives alike through the medium of children's books.
#dogbeachbook #kidlit
#dogbeachbook #kidlit
May 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Beautiful book mail from my Year 1 Author Pen Pals class, based on DOG BEACH. I love the creativity and fun in these artworks! The #AuthorPenPals program is a fantastic initiative, delighting young students and kidlit creatives alike through the medium of children's books.
#dogbeachbook #kidlit
#dogbeachbook #kidlit
I love this photo sent in from Nick H. Thanks, Nick!
#dogbeachbook
#dogbeachbook
May 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I love this photo sent in from Nick H. Thanks, Nick!
#dogbeachbook
#dogbeachbook
We are thrilled and so very grateful to see Dog Beach wagging its way onto BookPeople's 2025 Children's Book of the Year Award shortlist. Thanks to Australia's awesome booksellers! And what an incredible list. #DogBeachBook
April 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We are thrilled and so very grateful to see Dog Beach wagging its way onto BookPeople's 2025 Children's Book of the Year Award shortlist. Thanks to Australia's awesome booksellers! And what an incredible list. #DogBeachBook
Happy Nature Play Week in Australia. 💚
April 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Happy Nature Play Week in Australia. 💚
From 'World's Ugliest Animal' to '2025 NZ Fish of the Year', the blobfish has been on quite the journey. I always knew he had it in him. Go Team Blobfish!
#blobfish #cheerupblobfish
#blobfish #cheerupblobfish
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
From 'World's Ugliest Animal' to '2025 NZ Fish of the Year', the blobfish has been on quite the journey. I always knew he had it in him. Go Team Blobfish!
#blobfish #cheerupblobfish
#blobfish #cheerupblobfish
The blobfish has just been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year! Hooray!
Children can learn more about this fascinating fish in CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! by me and Rachel Tribout, Affirm Press, 2024.
And there is so much to discover!!!
#blobfish #nzfishoftheyear #cheerupblobfish
Children can learn more about this fascinating fish in CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! by me and Rachel Tribout, Affirm Press, 2024.
And there is so much to discover!!!
#blobfish #nzfishoftheyear #cheerupblobfish
March 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The blobfish has just been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year! Hooray!
Children can learn more about this fascinating fish in CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! by me and Rachel Tribout, Affirm Press, 2024.
And there is so much to discover!!!
#blobfish #nzfishoftheyear #cheerupblobfish
Children can learn more about this fascinating fish in CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! by me and Rachel Tribout, Affirm Press, 2024.
And there is so much to discover!!!
#blobfish #nzfishoftheyear #cheerupblobfish
Over the moon that DOG BEACH by me, Annie White and the National Library of Australia team has been shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Association's 2025 Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Award. 🎉#ABIA2025
March 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Over the moon that DOG BEACH by me, Annie White and the National Library of Australia team has been shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Association's 2025 Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Award. 🎉#ABIA2025
It's #worldreadtomeday ! Reading to kids makes stories fun for them. It helps to develop grammar skills, knowledge and empathy. It entertains and facilitates bonding. In short, it's terrific! Who will you read to today? (Your pet would love it too.)
March 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It's #worldreadtomeday ! Reading to kids makes stories fun for them. It helps to develop grammar skills, knowledge and empathy. It entertains and facilitates bonding. In short, it's terrific! Who will you read to today? (Your pet would love it too.)
Storytime Sunday 23 Feb at 10.30
Readings Kids, Carlton (Melbourne). No bookings required.
www.readings.com.au/events/story...
Hear DOG BEACH, with some great activities for the kids, and have your books signed. I look forward to seeing you there!
Readings Kids, Carlton (Melbourne). No bookings required.
www.readings.com.au/events/story...
Hear DOG BEACH, with some great activities for the kids, and have your books signed. I look forward to seeing you there!
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. This week's special guests are Julie Murphy and Annie White reading from their book, Dog Beach! Going to the beach is ...
www.readings.com.au
February 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Storytime Sunday 23 Feb at 10.30
Readings Kids, Carlton (Melbourne). No bookings required.
www.readings.com.au/events/story...
Hear DOG BEACH, with some great activities for the kids, and have your books signed. I look forward to seeing you there!
Readings Kids, Carlton (Melbourne). No bookings required.
www.readings.com.au/events/story...
Hear DOG BEACH, with some great activities for the kids, and have your books signed. I look forward to seeing you there!
Student activities around dogs!
Student activities linking #stemed and #literacy about in @patricianewman.bsky.social 's #LitLinks blog - and here's my recent offering around my new book, DOG BEACH. #kidlit
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...
LitLinks: 2 easy ways that dogs can improve students' writing - Patricia Newman
How can we use dog behavior to improve children's powers of observation--and thereby their writing? Try this lesson to find out!
www.patriciamnewman.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Student activities around dogs!
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Free children's Storytime event in Melbourne (Aus) on 9 Feb at the Queen Victoria Market. Annie White and I would love to see you there to hear DOG BEACH and more.
Info (no bookings required): www.marymartinbooks.com.au/events/2025/...
#holidayfun
Info (no bookings required): www.marymartinbooks.com.au/events/2025/...
#holidayfun
January 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Free children's Storytime event in Melbourne (Aus) on 9 Feb at the Queen Victoria Market. Annie White and I would love to see you there to hear DOG BEACH and more.
Info (no bookings required): www.marymartinbooks.com.au/events/2025/...
#holidayfun
Info (no bookings required): www.marymartinbooks.com.au/events/2025/...
#holidayfun
Student activities linking #stemed and #literacy about in @patricianewman.bsky.social 's #LitLinks blog - and here's my recent offering around my new book, DOG BEACH. #kidlit
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...
LitLinks: 2 easy ways that dogs can improve students' writing - Patricia Newman
How can we use dog behavior to improve children's powers of observation--and thereby their writing? Try this lesson to find out!
www.patriciamnewman.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Student activities linking #stemed and #literacy about in @patricianewman.bsky.social 's #LitLinks blog - and here's my recent offering around my new book, DOG BEACH. #kidlit
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-2-e...