The much-loved Australian reimagining of Edward Lear’s nonsense poem “The Owl and the Pussycat,” now in board book published by Walker Books Australia.
The croc and the platypus trundled off
in a rusty old Holden ute.
They took some damper and tea in a hamper
and bundled it up in the boot.
Congratulations to author Jackie Hosking and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall!
Congratulations to author Angie Cui and illustrator Novia Heroanto on the upcoming publication of
a hardback picture book for ages 5+, published by Wombat Books
05 June 2025
JJ loves maps. Maps show all the cool places in the world. But Lee, JJ's bestie, can’t find his parents' country on any map.
Are some things missing from maps?
With markers, papers, and lots of imagination, their class creates a magical map that's all their own - and so everyone belongs.
Book Launch - June 8 10:30 at Escape Hatch Books in Kew
This picture book will be a gorgeous and significant addition to classrooms and home libraries.
Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the
a paperback middle grade for ages 8-12 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.
The Book of Wondrous Possibilities has been shortlisted for the REAL awards, voted for by students from Victoria, NSW, ACT and the NT. It is always a complete thrill to be part of these incredible awards!
Congratulations on your second shortlist for these awards Deb!
