New JF for M J Gibbs

Congratulations to author M J Gibbs on the publication in March 2023 of

The Waiting Room of Weathervane Vet

A paperback junior fiction for 7-10 year olds published by M J Gibbs

with co creators Mac Hewitt and Ellen Giannikos

Lenny Watts has a passion for animals and making friends, but he must face his emotions, a cranky uncle Jack whom he lives with on Pigeon Farm and a mystery to solve. Magical animal powers will delight readers 7-10.

The Waiting Room of Weathervane Vet has themes of friendship, compassion and loyalty.

Book Launch - Who is the local veterinarian in your area? Celebrate a new story about an assortment of animals by M J Gibbs, in May. Craft, quizzes and a talk
by a lover of animals. Free event. Contact Marg for details.

The waiting room at the vet. Always an adventure!

Wishing Shelf Award finalist Maria Monte

Congratulations to author Maria Monte and illustrator Zoe Saunders

Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Award 2022 - Ellery's Magic Bicycle

Published in 2022, Ellery's Magic Bicycle is a hardback picture book for 6-8 year olds published by Bonny Books

The UK-based awards program is run by authors and allows indie authors to have their stories read and judged by children and teachers. They choose finalists and winners by rating each book on editing, theme, style, cover and illustrations.

Click here to see the awards page and here, to read Marie Monte’s blog about the award.

Fantastic to be receive recognition from your readers!

New PB for Sarah Wallace

Congratulations to author Sarah Wallace on the publication of

Emma's Freckles

illustrated by Lesley McGee

Emma’s Freckles is a hardback picture book for 4-8 year olds published on the 8 March 2023 by Little Pink Dog Books.

Inspired by mythology and full of freckles, this magical story of self-acceptance will capture children’s hearts with twinkling stars, a shimmering island and wonderful tale of connection to the stories of ancestors.  

Sydney Launch:
To be launched by Susanne Gervay on Saturday 18 March, 2pm, Better Read than Dead, Newtown
Bookings here.

Canberra Launch:
To be launched by Shelly Unwin on Sunday 19 March, 3pm, The Book Cow, Kingston
Bookings here.