Debut MG for Lucie Stevens

Congratulations to author Lucie Stevens on the upcoming publication of

R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins

a middle grade fiction for ages 9+, published by Harper Collins

4 June 2025

After her untimely death, Albertine’s beloved governess Nanny Tobbins returns every night to continue her duties. But having a ghost in the house causes chaos. Can Albertine find a way to lay Nanny Tobbins to rest before the unthinkable occurs?

A quirky and humorous mystery adventure, this book explores courage, loss and navigating change within a family. It's perfect for fans of A Girl Called Corpse and the Nevermoor series.

Book Launch:
Brisbane: 11am on Sunday 8 June at Where The Wild Things Are, 191 Boundary Street, West End.
Sydney: 3:30pm on Saturday 28 June at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe.
Melbourne: launch at Readings in July - details to come.

A story with spirit!

New PB for Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft

Congratulations to author Claire Saxby and illustrator Jess Racklyeft on the publication of

Volcano

a hardback picture book for ages 5-9, published by Allen & Unwin

01 April 2025

Volcano tells the story of an underwater volcano from the first eruption to the last, and explores the rich underwater worlds it occupies.

We lava this one!

New PB for Vaughan Duck and Ashley Wall

Congratulations to illustrator Vaughan Duck and author Ashley Wall on the publication of

The Day I Had a Fire Truck

a hardback picture book for ages 2-6, published by MamaBear Books

25 March 2025

From the bestselling series that brought you Bulldozers and Dinosaurs comes an engaging and imaginative adventure featuring fire trucks!

When the firefighters take the day off, Luke and his friends jump at the opportunity to take over the fire department.

This is the third book in the series. Other books in the series have been included in the Barbara Bush Literary Foundation Books in School program.

What a scorcher!