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Sophie Thyer's new Chinese language picture book

September 25, 2019

Congrats to Sophie Thyer on her lovely illustrations for

小朋友不可不知的親戚關係圖解

Written by 小皇冠童書館

Published by Little Crown Media, in paperback

For ages 5+.

Are you attending Chinese gatherings with relatives, but not sure how to address them? Look no further, 小朋友不可不知的親戚關係圖解 will help inform you, and be able to greet your relatives with ease!

A Chinese children’s book, published in Hong Kong. ISBN 9789882166226

Think a Chinese language story is a first for this blog - congrats again Sophie!

In New Books Tags Sophie Thyer
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New picture book for Liz Ledden

September 25, 2019

Congrats to Liz Ledden on the upcoming publication of

Tulip and Brutus

Illustrated by Andrew Plant

Published by Ford Street Publishing, in hardback

For ages 3 - 6.

Tulip the ladybug and Brutus the stinkbug never play together. But then disaster looms. Can the bugs team up and save themselves?

Tulip and Brutus is a funny, stinky story about differences, teamwork and friendship. Publication date is Oct 1st.

Love it - congrats again Liz!

In New Books Tags Liz Ledden
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Corinne Fenton's new picture book

September 17, 2019

Congrats to the lovely Corinne Fenton on the Oz and UK! publication of

Scruffle-Nut

Illustrated by Owen Swan

Published by New Frontier, in hardback

For ages 3 - 9.

A wisp of memory takes Olivia back to her childhood and her visits to Central Park, where one day she spies a squirrel who is different from the rest. Her heart goes out to him and she calls him Scruffle-Nut.

This is a gentle story with a subtle theme of bullying. To be launched Oct 1.

Sounds like a winner - congrats again Corinne!

In New Books Tags Corinne Fenton
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