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Patrick Shirvington on Picture Books' impact
Patrick Shirvington shares his thoughts on the power of picture books on shaping youn...READ MORE
Tracey Hawkins and The Storybook Challenge
During June of this year, Tracey Hawkins took part in a whirlwind tour of the Cootamundra and Young region to launch the new literary competition, The Storybook Challenge.September 5th, 2012READ MORE
Bryan Evans celebrates the release of Alphabet Town, his debut picture book, during Book Week
To celebrate Book Week, author Bryan Evans stopped by Settlers Primary School, in Baldivis Western Australia, for a reading of his new picture book, Alphabet Town. Bryan answered many questions from students about the process of writing his book and explained that his interest in story writing evolved from early childhood. Students were delighted with the story of how Bryan was too young to go into the jungles of India with his uncles and cousins so he created his own adventures using his imagination and words.August 28th, 2012READ MORE
Joe Spellman, illustrator of Hubert & the Magic Glasses, takes us on a studio tour
Joe Spellman is a full time artist and children's book illustrator. His latest New Frontier book, Hubert & the Magic Glasses, is part of our Little Rockets series.August 22nd, 2012READ MORE
New Frontier in Uganda
Recently, New Frontier donated books to the Child’s i Foundation.August 21st, 2012READ MORE
Is your child asking questions about the Olympic Games?
With the London Olympics around the corner children have once again become fascinated with the Olympic Games, dressing up as Olympians at school and learning about the history of the Games.July 17th, 2012READ MORE
Publication day for Gertie the Witch
We are excited! Gertie the Witch, the second book in the Little Rockets series, has just been released.Congratulations to Valerie Thomas and Janet Wolf on a fabulous book.July 12th, 2012READ MORE
You are invited
The lovely Sheryl Gwyther will be launching The Children Who Loved Books by Peter Carnavas at Avid Reader on Sunday July 22 at 10am.July 12th, 2012READ MORE
The Children Who Loved Books spreads the love for libraries #NYR2012
Last year Peter Carnavas illustrated an Angus-and-Lucy (characters from The Children Who Loved Books) themed certificate for Moreton Bay Regional Libraries in Brisbane as part of their Readup program which encourages under 8s to become regular library visitors. Last week Peter held a day of workshops at one of the libraries. The program has been a huge success already. Over 3,000 children have joined up to the libraries as part of the program. We are so thrilled!June 25th, 2012READ MORE
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