New PB for Emma Bowd and Leila Rudge

Congratulations to author, Emma Bowd and illustrator, Leila Rudge on the upcoming publication of

Time To Go To The Park

a hardback PB for readers aged 3+, published by HarperCollins Australia

April 24, 2026

A fun, feel-good book for preschoolers that captures the everyday joys of childhood and family life.
And what could be more fun than a day at the park? Playing with friends, exploring the outdoors and having adventures.

Purchase this beautifully illustrated keepsake picture book HERE.

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?

CLICK HERE to purchase the book.

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

New PB for Emma Bowd and Jen Khatun

Congratulations to author Emma Bowd and illustrator Jen Khatun on the publication

This is My Happy Place

a hardback fiction picture book for ages 3+ published by Affirm Press

27 February 2024

An uplifting and spirited picture book, ‘This Is My Happy Place’ takes us on a joyous sensory adventure, celebrating the treasured people, places and things that we love– reminding us to visit our Happy Places as much as we can!

Book Launch

11am, Wednesday, 20th March, 2024, Sandringham Library, Melbourne.

We all need Happy Places!