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New non-fiction picture book for Adam Wallace

May 24, 2020

Congrats to Adam Wallace on the publication of

24 Absolutely, Totally True Facts About Penguins

Illustrated by James Hart

Published by Krueger Wallace Press, in paperback

For ages 4 - 8.

Learn 24 facts about these adorable birds known as penguins! They can’t fly, they do lose their feathers once a year, and they can’t drive a formula 1 race car! 24 facts, all true, all fun!

Sounds like a winner - congrats again Adam!

In New Books Tags Adam Wallace
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Julie Thorndyke's new non-fiction picture book

May 24, 2020

Congrats to Julie Thorndyke on the publication of

Watching Through the Day

Illustrated by Nandina Vines

Published by IP Kidz, in hardback

This is the sequel to the popular Waiting for the Night.

Soldier crabs running …
Pippis wiggling …
Jelly fish floating …
Pelicans gliding …

Just some of the things you can photograph when you’re out and about during the day.
What creatures did you see today?

An exquisite closer look at all that flies, creeps, weaves and floats about the Australia bush, backyard and seaside. A visual feast that satisfies both nature-lovers and those with a fondness for detail
- Dimity Powell

Love the photographic angle - congrats again Julie!


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New picture book for Sue Whiting and Annie White

April 23, 2020

Congrats to SCBWI members Sue Whiting (author) and Annie White (illustrator) on the publication of

Good Question

Published by Walker Books, in hardback

For ages 3 - 7.

All Fox wants is a tasty meal to fill his hungry belly. But he keeps wandering into the WRONG stories. No dinner for him - just more trouble!
Will Fox ever find the RIGHT story?

A TALE TOLD BACKWARDS

Ingenious - congrats again Annie and Sue!

In New Books Tags Sue Whiting, Annie White
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