New PB for Emma Bowd and Matt Shanks

Congratulations to author Emma Bowd and illustrator Matt Shanks on the publication of

The Christmas Tree Catastrophe

a hardback picture book for ages 5-99 published by HarperCollins

26 August 2025

It's Christmas Eve and the baubles are bickering over the best spots on the Christmas tree when an unexpected visitor appears.

A tree-toppling catastrophe seems certain ... unless the decorations can set aside their differences and work together?

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Book Launch
2pm, September 13, at Readings, St Kilda

New PB for Anne Donaldson and Matt Shanks

Congratulations to author Anne Donaldson and illustrator Matt Shanks on the publication of

Derek

a hardback picture book for ages 5-99 published by HardieGrant

26 August 2025

An adorable adventure about curiosity, courage and connection. Derek was a fish with many questions. Why is the universe round? Where do bubbles come from? Why does food rain down from the sky? and importantly, why am I alone?

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New PB for Matt Shanks

Congratulations to author-illustrator Matt Shanks on the publication of

When the Mountain Wakes

a hardback picture book for ages 5-99 published by Affirm Press

26 August 2025

A sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, ‘When the Mountain Wakes’ is a classic in the making.

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