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New PB for Janeen Brian

July 31, 2022

Congratulations to Janeen Brian on the publication of

I'm a Dirty Dinosaur Hide and Seek

A beautiful new picture book illustrated by Ann James and published by Penguin Random House.

Baby Dirty Dinosaur is playing hide and seek with his friends in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book!

To buy this gorgeous book, find a bookshop near you here.

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New PB for Max Hamilton

July 26, 2022

Congratulations to illustrator Max Hamilton on the publication of

Where the Lyrebird Lives

a fiction picture book written by Vikki Conley and published by Windy Hollow Books.

The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection, habitat and adventure.

To buy this gorgeous book, find a bookshop near you here.

In New Books Tags Max Hamilton

New book for Carla Fitzgerald

July 24, 2022

Congratulations to author Carla Fitzgerald on the publication of

How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five

a junior fiction book published on 2 August by UQP.

Harper's dad is the new prime minister. When he goes missing she must secretly take his place and decide on a new policy. Can she prove a kid can lead the country better than a grown-up?

To buy this intriguing book, find your nearest bookshop here.

In New Books Tags Carla Fitzgerald
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