Lesley Gibbes' new non-fiction picture book

Congrats to Lesley Gibbes on the publication of

Searching for Cicadas

Illustrated by Judy Watson

Published by Walker Books, in hardback

For ages 5+.

In the summertime, Grandpa and I go cicada watching. Last year we saw five Green Grocers, three Yellow Mondays, and one Floury Baker. Can we find the rare Black Prince this year?

This lovely story about a child and his grandfather searching for cicadas is part of the award-winning narrative non-fiction Nature Storybook series.

What a lovely topic - congrats again Lesley!

New junior novel for Candice Lemon-Scott

Congrats to Candice Lemon-Scott on the publication of

Eco Rangers: Microbat Mayhem

Illustrated by Aska

Published by New Frontier Publishing, in paperback

For ages 7+.

The Eco Rangers are having fun at the local adventure park. When they find two abandoned baby bats, they rescue them. Then they discover more microbats inside a ride. Can the Eco Rangers save them before the ride is destroyed?

Gripping stuff - congrats again Candice!

Sally Sutton's new picture book

Congrats to Sally Sutton on the publication of

The Cat from Muzzle

Illustrated by Scott Tulloch

Published by Penguin Random House NZ, in paperback

For ages pre-school - primary.

A bouncy, read aloud story based on the amazing true tale of a cat’s epic walk home.

Sounds like a winner - congrats again Sally!