New PB for Emma Bowd and Lara Porter

Congratulations to author, Emma Bowd and illustrator, Lara Porter on the upcoming publication of

HOWL-O-WEEN

a hardback PB, for readers aged 3+, published by Penguin Random House

August 18, 2026

It’s Howl-o-ween on Spooky Street and children and dogs dress up to go trick or treating. But will they be brave enough to visit the scary beast at number three? Find out in this pawsome tale of frightfully good fun!

Book Launches;

Sydney Launch;

- Saturday 10th October at Gleebooks Kids, Glebe.

Melbourne Launches;

- Saturday 31st October at Readings Kids, Carlton
and "Port Melbourne Howl-o-ween Paw Parade" with Mary Martin Bookshop.
- Sunday 1st November at Escape Hatch Books, Kew.

Treat yourself to this rhyming spooky tale by purchasing HERE!

New PB for Lara Porter and Sam Squiers

Congratulations to illustrator Lara Porter and author Sam Squiers on the publication of

Running with Wings

a hardback picture book for ages 3-6 published by New Frontier Publishing

4 July 2024

Mimmi and Frankie dream of one day running in the biggest race in the world. But there are some challenges to overcome on the way there. A story about friendship, a journey and being the best you can be.

Written in consultation with the CP Alliance this book has a powerful message - normalising rather than highlighting the representation of disability in children’s books.

Book Launch - Author Sam Squiers and illustrator Lara Porter launched their book at Gleebooks, Glebe, Sydney on Sunday 7th July 2024. Click here to view the fun!

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New PB for Lara Porter

Congratulations to illustrator Lara Porter on the publication of

Fun in the Sun

written by Dr Annika Smith

a paper back picture book for 3-7 year olds published by Little Steps Publishing February 2023

Jack and Mia love the beach. Splashing in waves, building sandcastles and exploring rockpools. A delightful rhyming picture book about the dynamic duo and their beachside antics, the power and beauty of nature and the importance of sun safe fun.

This is Lara's first illustrated picture book and the story is set at Balmoral Beach in Sydney. Written by dermatologist Dr Annika Smith and endorsed by the Cancer Council and Melanoma Institute Australia.

A beautiful book with a powerful message!