Behind The Scenes

Ellie the Pug - How to Care for a Pug

Ellie the Pug tells us in her own words how best to look after your pampered pooch.April 8th, 2019READ MORE

The Last Anzac - A Letter from Alec Campbell to his Mother

With the commemoration of Anzac Day on the 26th April, we'd like to share the story of The Last Anzac Alec Campbell, and a letter he wrote to his mother upon arriving in Gallipoli.April 1st, 2019READ MORE

Behind the Scenes with Stephen Pym, illustrator of Holly the Honeybee Dancing Star

Explore what it was like to illustrate Holly the Honey Bee Dancing Star through Stephen Pym's incredible preliminary sketches and artwork.March 6th, 2019READ MORE

Patrick Shirvington on Picture Books' impact

Patrick Shirvington shares his thoughts on the power of picture books on shaping young children's lives.January 10th, 2019READ MORE

Behind the Scenes of The Aussie ABC Christmas with Nancy Bevington

Take a look at nancy Bevington's artwork for The Aussie ABC Christmas.December 3rd, 2018READ MORE

Fleur McDonald and Annie White on their latest book What Should A Horse Say?

Watch Fleur McDonald read What Should A Horse Say? and and take a look at Annie White's illustration processDecember 3rd, 2018READ MORE

Penny Harrison on her latest title Emily Green's Garden

Read all about Penny Harrison and the inspiration behind Emily Green's Garden.November 7th, 2018READ MORE

Make your own sword just like the Brave Knight!

Are you a brave knight in need of a sword and shield? Check out this step-by-step guide to making your very own at home!October 15th, 2018READ MORE

Lucia and Lawrence - Capturing the Magic of Friendship

Joanna Francis, author and illustrator talks about the nature of relationships and finding the characters and concept for her book Lucia and Lawrence.July 9th, 2018READ MORE

Can You Find Me? Shortlisted for the 2018 Environment Award for Children’s Literature

Many congratulations to Patrick Shirvington and Gordon Winch for being shortlisted for the 2018 Environment Award for Children’s Literature for their picture book: Can You Find Me.July 2nd, 2018READ MORE

Behind the Scenes with Anil Tortop, illustrator of Scaredy Cat

Anil Tortop talks about her process behind illustrating Scaredy CatJune 11th, 2018READ MORE

Fearne Cotton reads Yoga Babies

We're the Yoga Babies, look what we can do! The Yoga Babies love to have fun trying new poses. Sometimes life is busy and tricky, but not to worry! Yoga can help everyone chill out. Follow these babies big and small as they practise yoga at home, in the garden and before bedtime, then you can have a go at home, too!May 30th, 2018READ MORE