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'Why I Wrote Amira’s Suitcase' by Vikki Conley. Get some insight into the CBCA Shortlisted title, Amira's Suitcase.READ MORE
Get to Know Sharon Davey
We are hugely excited to be publishing Bears Don't Wear Shoes, a brand new picture book from Sharon Davey. Sharon is the illustrator behind I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. by Emma Perry, and Bear's Don't Wear Shoes marks her debut as both author and illustrator. Sharon was kind enough to answer a few questions about the book!November 4th, 2020READ MORE
How to Draw a Dancing Frog with Patrick Shirvington
Three Dancing Frogs is the brand new picture book from author Leigh Hardingham and artist Patrick Shirvington. it's a celebration of the amazing power that music and performance have to bring us together. Patrick has kindly put together a fantastic How to Draw video for us. Why don't you have a go at home?November 4th, 2020READ MORE
Cover Versions: Bears Don't Wear Shoes
We are extremely excited to be publishing the writing debut from illustrator Sharon Davey. Bear's Don't Wear Shoes is a funny, charming picture book about making new friends with those different from ourselves and learning to respect those differences. Check out some of Sharon Davey's early versions of the Bears Don't Wear Shoes front cover.October 13th, 2020READ MORE
My Summer with Grandad - Behind the Scenes
Take a sneak peek at some early drawings from the brand new picture book from Tom Tinn-Disbury, creator of The Caveman Next Door. My Summer with Grandad is a heartwarming story about a memorable summer Eric spends by the sea, helping his grandad on his fishing boat. Things take a surprising turn when Eric and his grandad rescue an injured seagull.October 12th, 2020READ MORE
Meet Leigh Hardingham, the author of Three Dancing Frogs
Leigh Hardingham is the author of Three Dancing Frogs, a brand new picture book collaboration with Patrick Shirvington, the artist behind Can You Find Me? and Can You Find 12 Busy Bees? Three Dancing Frogs is a beautiful celebration of musical performance, and it's magical ability to bring us together.October 12th, 2020READ MORE
Behind the Scenes of Into the Wild with Mel Armstrong
Here is a sneak peek at some of Mel Armtrong's artwork for Into the Wild, her forthcoming picture book with Robert Vescio. Check out Mel's beautiful spreads and compare them with some early versions. Watch them come to life!September 29th, 2020READ MORE
Helen Castles talks Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery
We chatted to Helen about the upcoming second book in the Scoop McLaren series.September 29th, 2020READ MORE
Get to Know Lucy Barnard
We are very excited to be publishing a brand new book from writer and illustrator, Lucy Barnard, this month. Ruby and Graham is a wonderful picture book about two woodland animal friends who are very different, but learn to respect each other’s differences, and realise that they can still be best friends despite them. Thanks for answering a few questions for the blog, Lucy!September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery - Book Trailer
She's Back! We are VERY excited for the release of the second instalment of Helen Castles' Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor: series. Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery sees our protagonist diving deep into some mysterious goings-on and fishy business at a local surfing competition. Can Scoop get to the bottom of it all?September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Into the Wild Book Trailer
Rubery Award winner and illustrator of A Home for Luna, Mel Armstrong, has created this beautiful trailer for her upcoming picture book, Into the Wild, which was written by Robert Vescio, author of Under the Same Sky. Into the Wild celebrates discovery and exploration of nature, and the joys of sharing these experiences with another person. Look out for it in October!September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Get to Know Amanda Enright
The vibrant colours and jungle wonderland cover make The Sloth and the Dinglewot stand out from the crowd. But the treats don't end at the cover. Open the book up to to find some truly stunning artwork, all created by the wonderful Amanda Enright. She was kind enough to answer a few questions we put to her... thanks Amanda!July 28th, 2020READ MORE
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