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!

New PB for Dimity Powell

Congratulations to author Dimity Powell on the publication of

Pippa and The Troublesome Twins

illustrated by Andrew Plant

a hardback picture book for 4-8 year olds published by Ford Street Publishing

01 June 2023

Pippa is back and ready to soar to new heights but two little weights keep dragging her down, her troublesome twin brothers! Join Pippa on her latest exciting adventure, big sisterhood! From the picture book due who bought you, Pippa!

The Troublesome Twins is a fun, follow-on Pippa adventure involving our beloved feathered friend that will have young readers on the edge of their nests but is equally entertaining as a stand-alone story.

Book Launch - Join Dimity and celebrated children’s author, Samantha Wheeler for the Brisbane launch of Pippa #2 at Where The Wild Things Are bookshop Saturday 8 July, from 10.00 am. Meet the REAL Pippa! Signing, activities, snacks included! Bookings online here.

New book for Dimity Powell and Nicky Johnston

Congratulations to Dimity Powell on the publication of

This is My Dad

a picture book for 4 - 8 year olds illustrated by Nicky Johnston and published by EK Books.

Leo loves Show and Tell but this time he's filled with dread when asked to talk about his dad. How can he celebrate someone he's never met? A tale about embracing families of all shapes and sizes.

Book launch: Where The Wild Things Are bookshop - Avid Reader courtyard
Saturday 9 April 10.00 - 11.30 am
In discussion with Megan Daley
Book reading, signing, free activities
Book online using this event booking link.