Congrats to Jess Racklyeft on her beautiful illustrations and text for
Published by Affirm Press, in hardback
For ages 0-6.
Jess’ first picture book as author/illustrator, this book is a celebration of all sorts of mums - playful, cuddly, brave and creative!
What a stunning cover - congrats again Jess!
Congrats to Carolyn Eldridge-Alfonzetti on the publication of
Illustrated by Teresa Lawrence
Published by Celapene Press, in paperback
For ages 8+.
Lucy is about to start high school and is becoming embarrassed by the eccentric antics she used to find endearing in her grandfather. When their relationship is threatened, she reflects on what is most important in her life.
Written in free verse, the themes of this story are love, family relationships, friendship, growing up and growing old, as well as cultural traditions around the world. It also contains two original recipes readers might like to cook.
Pretty much a universal experience - congrats again Carolyn!
Congrats to Aura Parker on her wonderful text and illustrations for
Published by Scholastic Press, in hardback
For ages 3-7.
Dawn and her friends have a plan! They’re going to eat as many leaves as they can, weave cocoons and turn into moths so they can FLY! But days go by and Dawn still doesn’t have her wings!
A beautiful story about patience and achieving your dreams. Perfect for bug lovers. Filled with tiny details to discover on every page. Look-and-find bugs hidden throughout the endpapers - count them all.
Themes: friendship, patience, imagination, teamwork, counting, insects, goals, flying.
You CAN judge a book by its beautiful cover - congrats again Aura!
