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Heidi Wolfenden's new picture book

January 13, 2019

Congrats to Heidi Wolfenden on her text and illustrations for

If a python puts on your PJs what should you do?

Self-published, in paperback

For ages 3 - 7.

This fun, quirky and colourful book poses a series of humorous problems for children to solve. Kids can choose one of three possible solutions to each question. They delight in deciding for themselves which one to choose:

If a python puts on your pyjamas what should you do?

Invite him to a pyjama party with your friends?
Hand him a matching bathrobe and slippers?
Snuggle up on the couch with popcorn and a movie?

LOVE the cover - congrats again Heidi!

In New Books Tags Heidi Wolfenden
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Robert Vescio's new picture book

January 13, 2019

Congrats to Robert Vescio on the publication of

The Box Cars

Illustrated by Cara King

Published by EK Books, in hardback

For ages 4 and up.

LIam and Kai are best friends. Each day they race around in their box cars. One day they notice a little girl watching them, but there’s only room for two. A fun-filled story of friendship, sharing and creative problem-solving!

Sounds - and looks - heaps of fun. Congrats again Robert!

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New junior novel for Maidie Reeve

January 13, 2019

Congrats to Madie Reeve on the publication of

The Spy’s Door

Published by Brighton, in paperback

For ages 7 - 11.

Four children play a magic game called ‘The Tenth Gateway’, created by a good magician to entrap an evil one. To reach home they move through nine enchanted worlds by outwitting the evil magician and his master spy.

Also available in hardback and as a Kindle E-book.

Sounds like a page-turner - congrats again Maidie!

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