New PB for Julie Thorndyke

Congratulations to author Julie Thorndyke on the publication of

Alice's Shoe

illustrated by Jennifer Harrison

A hardback non fiction picture book for ages 4+ published by MidnightSun Publishing. Available for preorder here.

July 2023

Alice’s Shoe tells the childhood story of Alice Betteridge, deafblind after an illness aged two years. A country child, Alice hated shoes—but shoe was her first breakthrough word in tactile sign language. She became known as “Australia’s Helen Keller”.

Such a beautiful book!

Debut MG novel for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on her debut novel

Being Jimmy Baxter

a middle grade novel for 10-14 year olds published by Penguin Random House

04 July 2023

A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

Book Launch

Weds 19th July BookFace Erina Fair (Central Coast) 5.30 PM
Sat 22nd July Berkelouw Leichardt 1PM

Looks amazing!

New PB for Katrina Germein

Congratulations to author Katrina Germein on the publication of

One Little Duck

illustrated by Danny Snell

a picture book for early childhood, published by Harper Collins

07 July 2023

Oh no, Mother Duck has forgotten how to quack!

Every day she tries a new barnyard call, and every night Little Duck returns with a new farm friend.

A fun and delightful twist on the classic song 'Five Little Ducks'.

This project first attracted the attention of the publisher when it was entered in the 2021 SCBWI Picture Book Illustrator Award. Read about it here.

Book Launch

School Holiday Story Time in Adelaide at the Unley Town Hall on 18 July at 10:30. Stories, craft and song! A free, ticketed event. Keep an eye on the Unley Library Kids' Calendar for more details.

What a fun twist on a classic song!