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Yvonne Low illustrates junior novel, plus launch details

June 17, 2018

Congrats to Yvonne Low on her fab illustrations for

The Fastest Ship in Space

Written by Pamela Freeman

Published by Second Look Publishing (Christmas Press Imprint) in paperback

for ages 7 - 10.

For Katie and Sam, exploring the far reaches of the Solar System in their family spaceship is just ordinary life - but living on Earth, now THAT would be exciting! Can they get there on the fastest ship in space?

Book launch:  Saturday 30 June, 4pm at the Children's Bookshop, Beecroft.

Looks (and sounds) great - congrats again Yvonne!

In New Books Tags Yvonne Low
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New picture book for Kate Simpson

June 15, 2018

Congrats to Kate Simpson on the upcoming publication of

Finding Granny

Illustrated by Gwynneth Jones

Published by EK Books, in hardback

For ages 4 - 8. 

Edie's Granny is perfect - she's warm, loving and all things fun. But when she has a stroke, suddenly the Granny Edie knows isn't there any more. Or is she? A heart-warming story of love, hope and coping with life's challenges.

Publication date: 1 July 2018.

Great topic - congrats again and all the best for the launch Kate!  

In New Books Tags Kate Simpson
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Caroline Magerl's new picture book a huge success

June 4, 2018

Huge congrats to the supremely talented Caroline Magerl on the international launch of

Maya and Cat

Published by Walker Books Aust and UK, plus Candlewick Books in the USA!

in hardback, for ages 3+.

A young girl notices a cat on the neighbour's roof and tries to find out where it belongs.

Maya and Cat follows a child's kindly impulse to an unexpected conclusion.

An international launch is to be held at the Chris Beetles Gallery in St James, London.
Plus a number of events will be held in Australia.

What a wonderful debut - richly deserved! Congrats again Caroline!
 

In New Books Tags Caroline Magerl
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