New book for Jacqui Halpin

Congratulations to author Jacqui Halpin on the publication of

It’s Time All Possums Went to Bed

a picture book for 3 - 8 year olds illustrated by Gavin Scott and published by Affirm Press.

Mummy says it's time for bed, but Milly has other ideas! It's Time All Possums Went to Bed is a playful and loving ode to bedtime routines, featuring upbeat rhyme. This book was was inspired by the Jacqui's youngest daughter who had some truly inventive ways to avoid going to bed, and will be relatable to most parents or care givers, and their little possums.

Book launch: this coming Sunday, 3 April, at 10.30 am at the Mad Hatters Book Shop, Manly, Brisbane, Queensland.

New book for Dimity Powell and Nicky Johnston

Congratulations to Dimity Powell on the publication of

This is My Dad

a picture book for 4 - 8 year olds illustrated by Nicky Johnston and published by EK Books.

Leo loves Show and Tell but this time he's filled with dread when asked to talk about his dad. How can he celebrate someone he's never met? A tale about embracing families of all shapes and sizes.

Book launch: Where The Wild Things Are bookshop - Avid Reader courtyard
Saturday 9 April 10.00 - 11.30 am
In discussion with Megan Daley
Book reading, signing, free activities
Book online using this event booking link.

New book for Aleesah Darlison

Congratulations to Aleesah Darlison on the publication of

Rusty, the Rainbow Bird

a fiction picture book for 4 - 8 year olds illustrated by Mel Matthews and published by Penguin Random House Australia.

Rusty is a rainbow bird! Fly with Rusty the Gouldian finch as he searches for a mate and saves his young family from fire. The next book in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series, highlighting unique Australian animals.