New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Odd Fish Countdown

Illustrated by Astrid Matijasevic

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

This book counts down from 10 to 1 to find the oddest fish around. It looks at where they live, what they eat, what they look like, and other interesting facts about them.

Odd Fish Countdown is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series.

This looks fin-tastic!

Debut PB for Jessica Galatola and Jenni Barrand

Congratulations to author Jessica Galatola and illustrator Jenni Barrand on the publication of

Some Families Change

a hardback picture book for 4-8 year olds published by Ek books for kids

1st May 2024

Some Families Change gently explores changing models of families and validates big feelings for little readers. Written in rhyme with beautifully illustrated images of diverse families, this book reminds us that the love of a family runs deep.

Book launch - May 4th Harry Hartog Carindale

This is a necessary story for library and home bookshelves not only to help children understand their own families, but families of those around them to prevent barriers being built in these formative years and promote inclusivity and acceptance. Well done on your first publication Jess!

New MG for Celia Berrell

Congratulations to author Celia Berrell on the publication of

Christmastime Rhymes

Cover illustrated by Sharon Davson & Angel Creative Designs

a paperback middle grade non fiction for ages 7 and above published by Jabiru Publishing

March 2024

A little book of rhymes about Santa and snowflakes, robins and reindeer, candles and crackers, baubles and bells that connects Christmastime with a swish of science magic, conjuring smiles and surprises for all ages.

Book Launch -

Thursday 4th July 10am - Indie Book Launch at Goody’s On The Beach, 54 Moreton Street, Toogoom, QLD 4655
Friday 5th July 2pm - Recitals & Recordings at Wally’s Book Exchange, 10/53 Torquay Rd, Pialba QLD 4655
All welcome.

Christmas has come early!