New PB for Lesley Gibbes

Congratulations to author Lesley Gibbes on the upcoming publication of

Dinosaur Dads to the Rescue

Illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

A hardback picture book for ages 0-7 years published by Scholastic.

Pre order here or through your local bookshop.

01 July 2023

Three dino eggs are ready to hatch as their dino dads watch over the batch.
Out of the blue, a volcano rumbles. As the earth shakes, away the eggs tumble!
Off they go! Off they go! Off they go! Run!

Looks like loads of fun!

New JF for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author Kristin Darell for the publication of

Football Fever 4: Gala Day

A junior fiction book for ages 7 + - published by Penguin Random House

30 May 2023

The Under 11s Merridale Fever are having their best season ever when a storm threatens their must-win final game and the club's Gala Day. Can the team overcome this final hurdle to end the season on a high?

This is the fourth book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Subway Socceroos stars Kyah Simon, Craig Goodwin, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Garang Kuol – and more!

Book Launch - Kristin will be holding a series of Football Fever parties celebrating the release of all four books throughout July and August. To find out how you can join the fun head here!

Fantastic series!

REAL Awards for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela for being shortlisted

REAL Awards - KOALA, YABBA and KROC Awards

New City

a junior fiction novel for 9-13 year olds, published by Penguin Random House 2014

Isabella and friends have escaped the floodwaters of Grimsdon to New City. It seems perfect, but the weather is wild and there is a secret at the edge of the forest. Will it be safe enough to call home?

This is the second book in the Grimsdon Trilogy, Deb's cranky climate series.

This is the third time the book has been voted for by children in the REAL awards.

A high honour to be have your work voted for by the kids of Australia, three times!