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New Picture Book for Rebecca Marshallsay

March 29, 2022

Congratulations to Rebecca Marshallsay on the publication of

Facing the Wave

a picture book for ages 3-8 published by Larrikan Press. Illustrated by Vaughan Duck.

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

This is Bec’s debut picture book. Huge congrats!

New Picture Book for Dhana Fox

March 29, 2022

Congratulations to Dhana Fox on the publication of

How to Be a Hero in 6 Easy Steps

A picture book for ages 3-8 years published by Scholastic Australia.

Rosie's book says being a hero is easy: there are six steps to follow. But it's not as easy as she thinks.
'My name's Rosie. I mean, Rosie the Rescuing ...er ...I'm SUPER SHARK!'

New Picture Book for Pam Slattery

March 29, 2022

Congratulations to Pam Slattery on the publication of

Flip and Flap

a new picture book for ages 3-7 published by Boolarong Press.

Flip and Flap are two Little Penguins who leave the safety of their secluded cove and head out into Sydney Harbour. They don’t realise how dangerous the journey will be and that the city is not the place for penguins!

A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (FNPW) to assist in the ongoing protection and preservation of Manly’s Little Penguin colony.

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