Debut PB for Genevieve Young-Evans and Cate James

Congratulations to author Genevieve Young-Evans and illustrator Cate James on the publication of

The Susurrus

a hardback picture book for ages 4+ published by Walker Books

04 June 2025

One windy morning Grandma asks Frankie, 'Can you hear the susurrus?' All day at school Frankie tries to figure out what this susurrus might be. Everyone is guessing but no-one has seen one. Frankie now knows. But do you?

Book launch - Join Genevieve for a morning of reading and craft to celebrate the release of Susurrus at Umina Library on the 10th of July or Erina Library on the 14th of July in the Winter Holidays.

Now we ALL want to know what a Susurrus is!

New PB for Stephanie Owen Reeder and Rachel Gregg

Congratulations to author Stephanie Owen Reeder and illustrator Rachel Gregg on the upcoming publication of

Rakali of the Riverbank

a hardback non fiction picture book for ages 6-12 published by CSIRO Publishing

01 July 2025

Rakali of the Riverbank is an engaging look at a night in the life of an Australian native water rat, and the challenges that these unique and charming creatures face from introduced species.  

Book Launch - Join author Stephanie Owen Reeder as she launches Rakali of the Riverbank at 2 pm on Saturday 12 July at the Book Cow bookshop in Kingston, ACT. There will be a book reading, book signings and treats!

Two books this month for Stephanie! This looks gorgeous!

New PB for Stephanie Owen Reeder and Ingrid Bartkowiak

Congratulations to author Stephanie Owen Reeder and illustrator Ingrid Bartkowiak on the publication of

Peculiar Parents

a hardback non fiction picture book for ages 6-12, published by NLA Publishing

01 July 2025

Peculiar Parents explores the charmingly funny and perfectly peculiar world of 60 Aussie native animal mums and dads, including how they pick a mate, make a home, have babies, find food and look after their families.

Book Launch - Join Stephanie Owen Reeder and Ingrid Bartkowiak as they launch Peculiar Parents at 10.30 am on Saturday 5 July at the National Library in Canberra. There'll be book readings, craft activities and live animals from the Canberra Reptile Zoo!

Drum-playing parrots… I say!