Debut PB for Annabelle Hale

Congratulations to author and illustrator Annabelle Hale on the upcoming publication of

The Bin Monster

a hardback picture book for ages 3-7 published by Affirm Press

29 July 2025

Purchase book here

The Bin Monster flaps and clacks and squawks all night, and throws our rubbish everywhere! I wonder what kind of monster it is?
A story about curiosity, determination and the elusive 'bin monsters' that exist all over Australia.

Book Launch - 3-4pm on August 10th at the Eltham Library with a book reading, craft activities and light refreshments. More details here.

This is Annabelle Hale's debut picture book as an author/illustrator. An incredible achievement Annabelle!

New PB for Shelly Unwin and Lana Azore

Congratulations to author Shelly Unwin and illustrator Lana Azore on the upcoming publication of

Wait a Minute

a hardback picture book for ages 2-6 published by Larrikin House

01 August 2025

It’s time to go! But wait a minute! I need to brush my t… tiger’s tail.

Wait a minute! is a familiar tale of procrastination with your not-so-familiar excuses. The morning routine has never been so fun!

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Book Launch - Two super-fun launches with 'Minute to Win it' games, fun and stickers for the kids.

NSW 2pm Sunday 10th August, Lindfield Learning hub, Tryon Rd, Lindfield

ACT 2pm Sunday 17th August, The Book Cow, Kingston

Incredibly relatable! Wait a minute, I need to write this b…

… buffalo!

New PB for Vaughan Duck and Lori Rotter

Congratulations to illustrator Vaughan Duck and author Lori Rotter on the upcoming publication of

Best Chef in Town

a paperback picture book for ages 4-8 published by LFR Creative

29 June 2025

When Chef Romi enters a televised cooking contest, she’s certain she’ll win. But when a sugar mix-up threatens disaster, Sous-Chef Sam steps in with a last-minute fix that saves the dish and wins over the judges. An energetic kitchen caper.

A dash of humour, a pinch of rhyme and a dollop of teamwork!