Debut PB for Lynsey Hagen

Congratulations to author and illustrator Lynsey Hagen on the publication of

Sunny and Bobo

a hardback picture book for ages 5-9 published by BookBaby

06 September 2024

Sunny is a budgie who lives in a cage. A beetle called Bobo crawls into his cage, who Sunny learns has been displaced from his home in South Africa. Will they be able to get Bobo back home?

This tale of friendship aims to illustrate the power of compassion towards people who are different from ourselves and people who have walked a different path in life.

We’re egg-cited for this to fly into bookstores!

Debut PB for Kate Mack and Danielle Palmer

Congratulations to illustrator Kate Mack and author Danielle Palmer on the upcoming publication of

Sparky’s Solar Adventure

a hardback picture book for ages 5-9 published by Twiss Productions

Blast off with SPARKY, a joyful solar flare exploring the planets! Full of colour, fun facts, and laughs, perfect for ages 3–8 who love space, story time, and stinky Uranus.

A space adventure with planet anthropomorphism! Fire away!

Debut JF for Kim Rackham

Congratulations to author Kim Rackham on the upcoming publication of

Hannah Backwards

with cover illustrations by Heidi Cooper Smith

a paperback junior fiction for ages 6-10 published by Riveted Press

26 August 2025

When Hannah learns her BFF is moving away, her world changes. Her worry stone is always on hand, but a momentary burst of anger threatens everything. Hannah must make things right and find her way to a new beginning.

Book Launch - 1030-1130am on Saturday the 6th of September at Croydon Library, Victoria. Bookings requested here.

A heartfelt verse novel about change, friendship and new beginnings.