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New Picture Book for Vaughan Duck

March 29, 2022

Congratulations to Vaughan Duck on the publication of

Facing the Wave

a picture book written by Rebecca Marshallsay and published by Larrikin House.

Trying new things can be scary.
But, with a little push and a lot of paddling, even the biggest waves can be conquered.
A story about facing fears and how a few words of encouragement can change
someone’s day.

In New Books Tags Vaughan Duck

New Picture Book for Nean McKenzie

March 29, 2022

Congratulation to Nean McKenzie on the publication of

Xenoflight

a junior fiction paperback for ages 8-12 years published by MidnightSun Publishing

Nessa Santiago and her friend Kep run away, to save Nessa’s pet flying ferret Fernando from the Cryptid Hunter. They search for Nessa’s father around rural Australia, followed by the evil organisation HARNESS and a giant bird in the sky.

In New Books Tags Nean McKenzie

New picture book for Sue Whiting

March 27, 2022

Congratulations to our very versatile committee member, author Sue Whiting, on the publication of

The Echidna Near My Place

a non-fiction picture book for 5+ illustrated by Cate James and published by Walker Books Australia.

As a child and their nana go for walks together, they follow an echidna, keenly observing and discussing what its life might be like.
This is the latest addition to the award-winning Nature Storybook series, which combines narrative and factual forms.

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