New PB for Katrina Germein and Suzanne Houghton

Congratulations to author Katrina Germein and illustrator Suzanne Houghton on the upcoming publication of

Fabulous Frogs

a hardback non-fiction picture book for ages 5-9 published by CSIRO Publishing

October 2024

Australian frogs are fabulous! Did you know that some frogs change colour? Some frogs would rather walk than jump and some even have pouches! A fun celebration of unique Aussie frogs and our precious natural environments.

Book Launch - Fabulous Frogs will be launched in Adelaide on Saturday November 9 at the Felixstow Reserve wetlands. Special guest Steve Walker (FrogWatch SA Coordinator/Green Adelaide Education Officer) will be leading a nature walk and sharing even more frog facts. All ages.

Hop along to the book launch for a ribbet-ing read and nature walk!





Debut PB for Adrian K. Rose and Svitlana Holovchenko

Congratulations to author Adrian K. Rose and illustrator Svitlana Holovchenko on the publication of

The Summertime Elf: An Australian Christmas Story

a picture book for ages 3-7 published by Journey Street Press

March 2024

Kirby can't stand the North Pole cold. While other elves play freeze tag & race reindeer, he stays inside, alone. When his journey for warm weather leaves him missing making toys, will new traditions inspire him to become his best elf-self?

Unwrap Christmas joy across hemispheres in this magical story of self discovery and homage to Australian holiday celebrations.

‘Tis almost the Christmas sea-son!




New PB for Beverley McWilliams and Helene Magisson

Congratulations to author Beverley McWilliams and illustrator Helene Magisson on the upcoming publication of

Willow's Gumboots

a hardback picture book for ages 3-6 published by Midnight Sun Publishing

01 Oct 2024

Willow loves her gumboots. She wears them in the garden, at the beach and even at parties. But when Willow discovers something is wrong with her beloved boots, she finds a wonderful way to give them a new life.

Book Launch - Burnside Library, South Australia.
Saturday 28th September at 1:30pm.
Includes crafts and light refreshments.

A child’s love of their favourite gumboots runs deep, this is sure to make a splash!