New PB for Dimity Powell and Heidi Cooper-Smith

Congratulations to author, Dimity Powell and illustrator Heidi Cooper-Smith on the upcoming publication of

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh

a hardback PB for readers aged 4-8, published by EK Books for Kids

March 2026

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh is a poignant portrayal of families, belonging and Parasaurolophuses that recognises the delicate dynamics of foster care, focusing on just one of the many aspects of foster, kinship care and family hopping.

Purchase HERE and discover how foster child Tim finds what he’s been searching for in this gentle tale of love, family, humour and learning to bounce back.

Book Launch - Where The Wild Things Are - Saturday 28th March 2.00pm Brisbane
Emcee Yvonne Mes with author Dimity Powell and special guest, Byran Smith, CEO of Queensland Foster and Kinship Care. Includes reading, signing, a dino-licious afternoon tea, activities, games and prizes!

Debut PB for Sharon Dalgleish and Amandine Thomas

Congratulations to author, Sharon Dalgleish and illustrator, Amandine Thomas on their upcoming publication

Saving Shark Pup

a hardback PB for readers aged 4-8 years, published by Allen & Unwin

3 February 2026

The true story of a great white shark pup who washed up on the beach and was rescued by the local community.

Great white sharks are vital for the ocean ecosystem, and yet despite this, their beauty and mystery are rarely celebrated. .

Purchase this lyrical and emotive account of the shark pup's journey back to the ocean here.

New PB for Corinne King and Craig Smith

Congratulations to author, Corinne King and illustrator, Craig Smith on the upcoming publication

A Cat Called Trim - Voyages Around Australia and the World with Matthew Flinders

a hardback PB for readers aged 6-10 years, published by Allen and Unwin

January 6th 2026

This is a new edition of A Cat Called Trim which was released in 2019.

This is the true story of a courageous, mischievous and fearless cat called Trim, who sailed with Matthew Flinders on his voyages to map the coastline of Australia and beyond.

Book Launch - The Little Bookroom on Thursday 22nd January, 2026 at 6.00 p.m.

Tickets for the book launch are available HERE and you can purchase this new edition of A Cat Called Trim, with a new cover and an extended title HERE.

This great animal adventure is perfect for parents, teachers and children and fits perfectly into the school curriculum.