Congratulations to author Frances Mackay and illustrator Dotti Colvin on winning
a paperback picture book for ages 6-8 self-published by Frances Mackay in 2022
The Gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the last 10 years of the awards were judged and Baby Worries was chosen as the winner.
What a magnificent achievement! Zero worries here for this 10/10!
Congratulations to author Nathan Luff on the upcoming publication of
Cover illustration by Chris Kennett
a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8 and above published by Scholastic Australia
1 June 2024
After escaping an erupting volcanic island only to have their cruise ship intercepted by a cyclone, Jakob thought surely his family’s holiday troubles were over. But nothing so far has prepared Jakob for a horrendous family road trip!
This looks like one wild drive!
Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of
Cover illustration by Mauro Mazzara
a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books
June 2024
Brave animals have helped people in wars throughout history. This book looks at four animals' stories: Bill the horse; Judy, a clever Pointer dog; Rex, a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd, and Red-Lead the cat
Brave Battle Friends is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series
This is a beautiful way for children to learn about the special relationships between humans and animals, and what animals are capable of in extraordinary circumstances.
