New picture book for Stephanie Ward and Shaney Hyde

Congrats to Shaney Hyde on her wonderful illustrations (her first foray into publishing!) for

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

And Stephanie Ward for her fab text!

Published by EK Books, in hardback

For ages 3 - 8.

Arabella and the Magic Pencil is a charming story which will appeal to children coming to terms with a new sibling, and caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics, as well as those who love fantasy and engaging, alliterative language.

Plus a warm welcome to Shaney, who is a new SCBWI member.

Sounds and looks most enticing - congrats again Stephanie and Shaney!

Aura Parker launches her new picture book

Congrats to Aura Parker on her superb text and illustrations for

Goodnight, Glow Worms

Published by Penguin, in hardback

For ages 2+.

Goodnight Glow Worms shining bright
Time to dim your Glow Worm light.
Glow Worms gleaming, beaming round,
Can’t switch off and can’t wind down.

Will those Glow Worms ever get to sleep?
A cuddly, snuggly bedtime book to be released 31st March

Goodnight, Glow Worms is to be launched on:
Sunday 19th April, at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney,
At 11 am. Bookings and more details here.

Plus, prior to the launch Aura will be conducting an exciting Illustration Workshop for 5 - 8 year olds, starting at 10am. Bookings and more details here.

All sounds wonderful - congrats again Aura!

New junior fiction for Stephanie Robers

Congrats to Stephanie Roberts on the publication of

Joshua’s World

Self published in paperback, for ages 8 - 12.

This game chooses the player when that person begins to play the game.

The day WorldKing found a very special boy was the day that would change the game forever. His name is Joshua, and this is his World.

Book Excellence Literary Awards, USA, December 2019.

Wow - sounds intriguing. Congrats again Stephanie!