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Arthur Baysting was an award-winning screenwriter, children's television writer, a songwriter and an advocate for children's rights. He was from New Zealand and used to be a stand-up comedian.

Books by Arthur Baysting

Here Comes a Merry Christmas


A heart-warming seasonal tale for kids and their families to share, based on the popular Justine Clarke song.

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The Gobbledygook and the Scribbledynoodle

Look! Look! It's the Gobbledygook!
He's reading his favourite mon-story book.

He's taking a look at his mon-story friends.
And this is where the story really begins...

When a monster jumps right out of the Gobbledygook's library book, it takes a bit of clever handling to stop the Scribbledynoodle from scribbling on things it shouldn't!
A delightful and fun book for preschoolers from the ever-popular singer, actress and children's TV presenter, Justine Clarke, teamed with Arthur Baysting.

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The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book

Something is coming. Can you see?
It snuffles and gruffles. What can it be?
Look! Look! It's a Gobbledygook!
It's ripping up pages and eating a book!

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Look inside Here Comes a Merry Christmas

A gorgeous holiday picture book based on the much-loved song by children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke.