Congratulations to author Sue Whiting on the publication of
Illustrated by Cate James
A hardback fiction picture book for 2-6 year olds published by Walker Books
July 2023
A heartfelt tale about the special bond between grandparents and grandkids. It’s Tommy’s last day at Pa’s farm and it’s time to say goodbye. Tommy doesn’t want to go. Not yet. But Pa has a plan. Toot! Toot!
Grandparents and Grandchildren do indeed share a special bond. A beautiful story.
Congratulations to author Vikki Marmaras on the publication of
illustrated by Binny Talib
a paperback picture book for 3-6 year olds published by New Frontier
01 August 2023
Captain Snarkle Tooth is a grouchy pirate who likes to spy and steal treasure. But is the villainous pirate as greedy as people think? Or is he taking the sparkles from the sea for a different reason?
What a fun way to demonstrate a serious issue.
Congratulations to author Deborah Abela.
Her novel,
has been shortlisted in
A Junior Fiction paperback for 8-12 year olds published by Penguin Random House 2022
Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.
This is the fourth award shortlisting for the novel, along with a CBCA Notable, YABBA, KOALA and Kroc Award and The Speech Pathology Awards.
Fantastic achievement. Fabulous book! Congratulations Deborah!
