New PB for Vaughan Duck, Nathan Stafford and Kelly Hughes

Congratulations to illustrator, Vaughan Duck and authors, Nathan Stafford and Kelly Hughes on the upcoming publication of

The Adventures of Nathan's Lawns and Gardens: The Haunted Jungle

a hardback picture book for readers 3-7, published by Nathan's Lawns and Gardens AU Pty Ltd.

1st October 2025

Nathan and his trusty mower, Turbo, want to help their neighbour, Nanny Nancy, but hers is no ordinary overgrown lawn; it’s an eerie jungle, which the local kids are sure is full of ghosts!

Purchase this book here and $2 from every order will be donated to The Heart Centre for Children with the Sydney Children's Hospital Network.

Debut PB for Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Congratulations to author and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall on the upcoming publication of

Emmie Builds Something New—Australian Edition

a hardback picture book for ages 3-8, published by Affirm Press

28th October 2025

Emmie is an inventor who can solve any problem with her clever creations... until new kind of problem arrives. A cat-and-mouse caper with a unique twist, this is a captivating tale that celebrates innovation, resilience and the power of kindness.

Book Launch - November 1st, 10.30am @ Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe

RSVP: rachel@gleebooks.com.au

Purchase the Australian edition of Emmie Builds Something New here to discover just what clever Emmie has been creating!

Debut MG for Caroline Stills

Congratulations to author Caroline Stills on the publication of

A Gift from the Birds

with cover illustrations by Jessica Smith

a middle grade fiction for readers aged 8+ published by Text Publishing

Winner of the 2024 Text Prize, Caroline Stills’s debut novel, A Gift from the Birds, is a sensitive, heartfelt story about loss and grief, and finding comfort in unexpected places.

Purchase this beautifully heartfelt book HERE