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!

New PB for Emma Bowd

Congratulations to author Emma Bowd on the publications of

The Day You Were Born

illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper

A hardback picture book for 0-5 year olds published by Affirm Press

25 July 2023

In this delightful twist on the classic nursery rhyme, 'Monday's Child', Emma Bowd and Hilary Jean Tapper weave a universal love letter to children, celebrating their unique qualities and the special light they bring to our lives.

What a beautiful book to share.