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Nicole Prust on Trying New Things as We Come out of Lockdown
The author of the Sloth and the Dinglewot, Nicole Prust, reflects on trying new thing...READ MORE
Jake in Space: Saving Saturn out now!
We are thrilled that the next book in the Jake in Space series has been released. Congratulations Candice!May 29th, 2015READ MORE
Onesie Mumsie Competition
To win a copy of Onesie Mumsie and an animal onesie simply leave a comment naming an animal the little girl gets dressed up as.April 22nd, 2015READ MORE
Letter from Gallipoli
To commemorate the Anzac Centenary we have released a very special picture book based on the true story of a small boy's visit to meet Alec Campbell in 2001.April 21st, 2015READ MORE
Congratulations Nicola Connelly and Annie White
Congratuations to debut children's author Nicola Connelly and illustrator Annie White on their adorable picture book My Dad is a Bear being selected as a CBCA Notable Book in the Early Childhood catergory.April 14th, 2015READ MORE
Yellow Dress Day to be read on Play School
We are delighted to announce that Yellow Dress Day, written by Michelle Worthington and illustrated by Sophie Norsa, will be read on Play School on Wednesday, 15 April at 9.30am on ABCKids.April 2nd, 2015READ MORE
Kat Chadwick on illustrating What's In My Lunchbox
Born in Pahiatua, New Zealand, Kat completed a Diploma in Fine Arts (majoring in printmaking), then spent a few years exhibiting and travelling the world. In 1995 she moved to Melbourne to study Graphic Design at Swinburne University. After gaining an Honours degree, she worked at various Melbourne design studios before establishing her own business with her partner Andrew Budge. Since then Kat has refocused on her love of image-making.March 19th, 2015READ MORE
Sophie Norsa on writing her first picture book
As a work experience student Sophie's exceptional artistic talents were quickly discovered by New Frontier Publishing. She was shortlisted for the Crichton Award for her illustrations inYellow Dress Day.Lisa Absolutely Loves Artis the first book Sophie has written as well as illustrated.July 9th, 2014READ MORE
Jonathan! and Clementine's Walk shortlisted for Speech Pathology Book of the Year
We are delighted that both Clementine's Walk by Annie White and Jonathan! written by Peter Carnavas, illustrated by Amanda Francey have been shortlisted for the 2014 Specch Pathology Book of the Year Award.July 7th, 2014READ MORE
One minute with Rebecca McRitchie
Rebecca McRitchie would love to tell you that she was raised by wolves in the depths of a snow laden forest until she stumbled upon and saved a village from the fiery peril of a disgruntled dragon. But, truthfully, she can be found clutching several books, lurking in the aisle of a bookstore or staring most resolutely at the blinking cursor on her computer screen. Edward and the Great Discovery is her first book.June 19th, 2014READ MORE
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