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Jackie Case's new picture book

March 15, 2020

Congrats to Jackie Case for her amazing illustrations for

Why Worry Wally

Written by Rick Foster

Self-published, in hardback

For ages 4 - 8.

Wally is loveable, in a quirky kind of way, he’s vulnerable, in a loveable kind of way, but he also has oodles of worries.
Why Worry Wally? uses rhyme and humour to help children with anxiety.

More than just a picture book, a percentage of profits from each book sold will be donated to Kids Helpline Australia :-)

Should be a hit, if the cover is anything to go by - congrats again Jackie!

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Lian Tanner's picture book a Notable

March 12, 2020

Congrats to Lian Tanner on her picture book

Ella and the Ocean

being awarded a

CBCA Notable Picture Book 2020

Illustrated by Jonathan Bentley

Published by Allen and Unwin, in hardback

For ages 4 - 6.

A very Australian story of drought and renewal, of family, of imagination and of the power of hope.

Brilliant - congrats again Lian (and Jonathan)!

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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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