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Diane Jackson Hill's new picture book

October 11, 2019

Congrats to Diane Jackson Hill on the publication of her new non-fiction picture book

Windcatcher - Migration of the Short-tailed Shearwater

illustrated by Craig Smith

Published by Queenscliff, in hardback

For ages 5 - 9.

A tale of migration, conservation and survival that begins with one small bird called Hope. Instinct and community will guide her. A wingspan the size of a child’s outstretched arms will support her.
But first, she must catch the wind …

Wonderful. Congrats again Diane!

In New Books Tags Diane Jackson Hill
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New junior fiction for Kate Gordon

October 11, 2019

Congrats to Kate Gordon on the publication of her new junior novel

Lily and the Unicorn King

Published by Relish Books, in eBook, paperback and hardcover formats.

A galloping tale of brave friends, ponies, moonlit adventures, mythical creatures, and a herd of warrior unicorns fleeing from a witch determined to enslave them.

The first book in an edge-of-your-saddle MG fantasy series. Available at major online bookstores such as Amazon, Booktopia, Fishpond and Book Depository.

Sounds thrilling! Congrats again Kate!

In New Books Tags Kate Gordon
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Robert Vescio and Andrea Edmonds' new picture book

September 28, 2019

Congrats to Andrea Edmonds (illustrator) and Robert Vescio (author) on the Oct 1st publication of

The Voyage

Published by EK Books, in hardback

For ages 3+

Displaced by war and conflict, a refugee family sets out on a dangerous voyage into the unknown.

This near wordless picture book (one word per page), with its evocative illustrations, powerfully encourages young readers to create their own background story and thus identify more deeply with the plight of refugees and those less fortunate.
Watch the trailer

Much needed - congrats again Robert and Andrea!

In New Books Tags Robert Vescio, andrea edmonds
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