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New picture book for Lucia Masciullo

June 18, 2019

Congrats to Lucia Masciullo on her fab illustrations for

My Real Friend

Written by David Hunt

Published by ABC Books, in hardback

For ages 4 - 7.

Rupert isn’t real, but he has a real friend, William. They both love sport, painting and music. But what will happen if William no longer wants an imaginary friend?

A heartwarming story of friendship, identity and the power of imagination.

What an ingenious variation on a timeless theme - congrats again Lucia!

In New Books Tags Lucia Masciullo
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Alyssa Bermudez illustrates new junior novel

May 19, 2019

Congrats to Alyssa Bermudez on the publication of

Amelia Chamelia

Written by Laura Sieveking

Published by Penguin Random House Australia, in paperback.

Amelia’s eighth birthday is just around the corner and she is SO excited! But then something strange and magical happens … Now Amelia has a very big secret.

Sure to be a hit, especially with that cover! Congrats again Alyssa!

In New Books Tags Alyssa Bermudez
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'Granny McFlitter' sequel for Heather Haylock

May 19, 2019

Congrats to Heather Haylock on the publication of

Granny McFlitter: A Country Yarn

Illustrated by Lael Chisholm

Published by Picture Puffin, Penguin Random House NZ, in paperback.

Granny McFlitter enters the ‘Best Vegetable Knitter’ event at the A&P Show.
A bull escapes, scattering hens and piglets, and pulvervising pumpkins.
Everyone dives for cover - but not Granny McFlitter. Can she save the show using her knitting prowess?

A sequel to ‘Granny McFlitter the Champion Knitter’, which was a finalist in the 2018 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young People.

Love it - congrats once again Heather!

In New Books Tags Heather Haylock
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