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New title for Krys Saclier

September 29, 2020

Congratulations to author Krys Saclier on the publication of

Vote 4 Me

a non fiction picture book for upper primary illustrated by Cathy Wilcox and published by Wild Dog.

Vote 4 Me follows a fun classroom election for the disgruntled students of Mt Mayhem Primary, and explains the Australian preferential voting system along the way.  

This sounds like excellent reading for all future voters.

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New picture book for Karen Witt

September 29, 2020

Congratulations to author Karen Witt on the upcoming publication of

The Claw

a picture book for 3 - 8 year olds illustrated by Aaron Pocock and published by Little Steps Publishing.

The Claw is about a crab who loses a nipper, and his journey in finding the strength to triumph over a greedy and hungry fisherman who is catching all of the crabs in the bay. Watch the trailer!

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A magical new book by Anna Pignataro

September 29, 2020

Congratulations to author and illustrator Anna Pignataro on the publication of

Kit and Caboodle

her new hardback picture book for 0-7 year olds published by Little Hare Hardie Grant.

Kit the witch lives alone in a big old house. The wind the trees the moon and the stars are her only companions, then Caboodle tumbles through her window. Kit discovers there's more to magic than just spells and potions.

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