BOB KERRBob Kerr was born in Wellington, grew up in Tokoroa, and attended Auckland University gaining a Diploma in Fine Arts with Honours in 1974. He has published the following books: Lucy’s Big Plan. Collins, 1977. Lucy Loops the Loop. Collins, 1978. Terry and the Gunrunners. Words by Stephen Ballantyne, illustrations by Bob Kerr. Collins, 1982. Terry and the gunrunners was later adapted into a six-part television series by Television New Zealand. Terry and the Yodeling Bull. Words by Stephen Ballantyne, illustrations by Bob Kerr, Finlayson Hill, 1986. Terry and the Last Moa. Hodder and Stoughton, 1989. For a Living. A collection of short stories edited by Linda Mitchell and Bob Kerr. Working Life Publications, 1991. The Optimist. Mallinson Rendel, 1992. The Day of the Rain. Story by Joy Cowley, illustrations by Bob Kerr. Mallinson Rendel, 1993. The Day of the Snow. Story by Joy Cowley, illustrations by Bob Kerr. Mallinson Rendel, 1994. The Paper War. Mallinson Rendel, 1994 Mechanical Harry. Mallinson Rendel, 1996 Strange Tales from the Mall. Mallinson Rendel, 1998. Mechanical Harry and the Flying Bicycle. Mallinson Rendel, 1999. After the War. Mallinson Rendel, 2000. Field punishment No.1. By David Grant with paintings by Bob Kerr. Steele Roberts, 2008. Waiheathens. Voices from a Mining Town. By Mark Derby with paintings by Bob Kerr. Atuanui Press, 2013. Best Mates. By Philippa Werry and Bob Kerr. Hew Holland, 2014. Changing Times - The story of a New Zealand town and its newspaper. Potton and Burton. 2016 Awards AIM Children’s Book Awards 1993 Junior Fiction shortlist for The Optimist. AIM Children’s Book Awards 1993 Best First Book for The Optimist. AIM Children’s Book Awards 1994 Picture Book shortlist for The Day of the Rain. New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 1997 Children’s Choice Winner for Mechanical Harry. New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 1997 Picture Book shortlist for Mechanical Harry. New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 1999 Junior Fiction shortlist for Strange Tales from the Mall. Storylines Notable Books List 2000 Picture Book list for Mechanical Harry and the Flying Bicycle. Russell Clark Award 2001 Winner for After the War. Esther Glen Award 2001 shortlist for After the War. New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 2001 Picture Book shortlist for After the War. PANZ Book Design Awards 2001 Best Use of Illustration Winner for After the War. Storylines Notable Books List 2001 Picture Book list for After the War. Storylines Notable Books List 2016 for Changing Times.
New Zealand Children's Book Awards short list in the illustration and in the non fiction catergories for Changing Times. Convener of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards judging panel 2005. Judge of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 2012. He has also exhibited widely as a visual artist. You can see a list of exhibitions at: http://bobkerr.co.nz/

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