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Multi shortlistings for Jodie McLeod's picture book

September 17, 2019

Congrats to Jodie McLeod on the huge popularity and success of her wonderful picture book

Leonard the Lyrebird

Which has been shortlisted for the:

2019 REAL Awards, YABBAs (Vic), KOALAs (NSW), CROCs (NT)!!

Illustrated by Eloise Short

For ages 2 - 8.

Leonard is friends with everyone, and boy, can he sing! But will his singing talents impress the one friend he really wants? In a story about friendship, bravery and being yourself, join this charismatic bird as he searches for the song that will change his life …

Voting coming up soon, at the end of this term.

Wow - what an amazing array of honours, and obviously richly deserved! Congrats again Jodie!

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