Huge congrats to SCBWI members Lesley Gibbes (author) and Judy Watson (illustrator) on the shortlisting of
for the
Published by Walker Books, in hardback.
This heartwarming story about a child and a grandfather searching for cicadas is part of the award-winning narrative non-fiction Nature Storybooks series.
Great stuff - congrats again and fingers crossed Judy and Lesley!
Congrats to Amelia McInerney on her fab picture book
being a
Illustrated by Connah Brecon
Published by Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia, in hardback
For ages 2 - 8.
A funny, rhyming picture book about a panicky chicken who freaks out when he realises he’s not a real chook, but just a drawing of one in the book. Think Woody Allen meets Foghorn Leghorn.
Themes: self-acceptance, anthropomorphism, humour.
A strong contender for the Shortlist I’d say - good luck and congrats again Amelia!
Congrats to clever SCBWI members Danny Snell and Katrina Germein on winning the coveted
for
Published by Little Book Press (Raising Literacy Australia), in hardback
For birth to five years.
This charming tale cpatures the simple joys of a family walk. Filled with the things that delight small children, young readers will love finding familiar objects on every page. A sweet, rhyming book that promotes language development and outdoor fun.
Judges comments: ‘The text is excellent for early language learners as it models simple, early expressive phrases, while allowing parents to elaborate on key words. The rhyming is perfect. The pictures are highly engaging and readily identifiable by young children.’
What an honour and a thrill - congrats again Katrina and Danny!
