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Victoria Mackinlay's new picture book

March 12, 2020

Congrats to Victoria Mackinlay on the upcoming publication of

Ribbit Rabbit Robot

Illustrated by Sofya Karmazina

Published by Omnibus, Scholastic, in hardback

For ages 4 - 10.

What happens when a friendly frog, a greedy rabbit and a robot with a short fuse find a magic lamp? Hint: chaos!
A hilarious tale about kindness and always reading the small print.

For April release.

Love it! Congrats again Victoria!

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New picture book for Nicole Godwin

March 1, 2020

Congrats to Nicole Godwin on the publication of

Jelly-Boy

Illustrated by Christopher Nielson

Published by Walker Books, in hardback

For ages 2 - 7.

What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag? Will their love endure, or will she learn the dangerous truth?
A quirky book with a strong message, Jelly-Boy will inspire the next generation of ocean warriors.

Love it! Congrats again Nicole!

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Claire Saxby's new junior novel

March 1, 2020

Congrats to the awesome Claire Saxby on the publication of

Haywire

Published by Scholastic, in paperback

For ages 9 - 12.

When Tom and Max meet, in Hay in 1939, during the early years of WW11, they become friends, despite being on opposite sides of the interment camp fence. They are united by dreams of escape.

Bound to be a winner - congrats again Claire!

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