New PB for Vaughan Duck and Ashley Wall

Congratulations to illustrator Vaughan Duck and author Ashley Wall on the publication of

The Day I had a Bulldozer

a hardback picture book for 3-6 year olds published by MamaBear Books

September 2023

A rip-roaring celebration of construction vehicles and friendship. Luke’s friends are a diverse group, pictured with varying skin tones and a barrier-breaking image of a girl operating an excavator. Their day is more fun when they’re able to work together.

This is a US release. Available from Amazon.

New PB for Claire Saxby and Alicia Rogerson

Congratualtions to author Claire Saxby and illustrator Alicia Rogerson on the publication of

Secrets of the Saltmarsh

a hardback non-fiction picture book for ages 4-9 published by CSIRO Publishing

01 November 2023

Saltmarshes are full of energy and life. They provide food and shelter for migratory birds as well as microscopic plants and animals. They also protect our coastlines. Most of all, saltmarshes are places of discovery and wonder.

Another beautiful book to highlight our natural world!

Award for Claire Saxby and Max Hamilton

Congratulations to author Claire Saxby and illustrator Max Hamilton on being awarded

Royal Zoological Society of NSW Whitley Award for Children's Natural History Award

for their non fiction picture book, for ages 5-9 published by Walker Books in 2022,

Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Devil is the story of a mother and her two imps. The RZSNSW Whitley Awards are awarded annually recognising the best of Australasian zoological literature.