Dale Baker's new junior novel

Congrats to Dale Baker on her fab text and illustrations for

The World’s #1 Talking Bum

Published by Clever Kids Books, in paperback, on June 3rd

For ages 7 - 11.

Big Things happened in 1984. The first Apple personal computer was released, Los Angeles held the Olympics, and my bum started talking. The news didn’t report on it as I didn’t let anyone know … Until NOW.

The perfect graphic novel/chapter book for reluctant young readers. Funny and clever. It’s a cracker! Take a look at this short preview animation.

Sounds and looks like a winner - congrats again Dale!

New picture book for Anil Tortop

Congrats to Anil Tortup for her gorgeous illustrations for

Tippy and Jellybean

Written by Sophie Cunningham

Published by Allen and Unwin (Albert Street Books), in hardback

For ages 3 - 6.

This is the uplifting true story of a koala who saved her baby from a bushfire, and the dedicated vets who looked after them until they were healed and ready to go home.

The publisher will donate $1 from every copy of this book sold, to the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund to help fund emergency veterinary assistance and scientific intervention.

Great stuff - congrats again Anil!

Susanne Gervay's new YA novel

Congrats to our brilliant leader Susanne Gervay on the publication of

Shadows of Olive Trees

Published by Flying Elephant Media, in paperback

For upper end YA readers.

One 17 year old guy. Two cultures. Three 18 year old girls. Clash in International Women’s Year 1975. In the turbulent time of the women’s rights movement, they battle for their futures, discovering love, friendship, independence.

Purchase available through The Children’s Bookshop
or
Amazon

Unfortunately the launch - scheduled for International Women’s Day 2020 - had to be cancelled due to the pandemic :(

Great to get a historic perspective on this all-important issue - congrats again Susanne!