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New picture book for Sonia Bestulic

June 19, 2019

Congrats to Sonia Bestulic on the publication of

Kisses in Your Heart

Illustrated by Nancy Bevington

Published by Big Sky Publishing, in hardback

For ages 4 - 8.

A tender and simple bedtime blessing carries all Mum’s heartfelt love inside. Her kisses rest in the heart - always there to help heal hurts, overcome fears and unlock inner courage. A beautiful and bright story for bedtime and beyond.

Sonia has an upcoming book blog tour/campaign with Books on Tour PR and Marketing/Just Write for Kids Australia.

A timeless theme - congrats again Sonia!

In New Books Tags Sonia Bestulic
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Caroline Magerl's new picture book

June 18, 2019

Congrats to the wonderful Caroline Magerl on her text and illustrations for

Nop

Published by Walker Books Aus/UK, in hardback.

Nop is a scruffy kind of bear. He sits on a dusty armchair in Oddmint’s Dumporeum surrounded by the beaders, knitters, patchers and stitchers who are much too busy to talk to him.

Already love him - congrats (yet) again Caroline!

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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!

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