New PB for Mark Carthew and Shane McG

Congratulations to author, Mark Carthew and illustrator, Shane McG on the upcoming publication of

Bert and Billy

a hardback PB, for readers aged 3-8+ years, published by Leaping Lizards Press.

November 10, 2026

A mountain troll — who desperately wants to be liked — gets together with a passing billy goat to help solve his problems, in a delightful story about foibles, friendship and fun!

Bert and Billy is the second collaboration of Mark Carthew and Shane McG, following on from their award-winning, Speech Pathology Australia Book of Year: The Thing That Goes Ping….and can be purchased HERE.

New PB for Mark Carthew and Shane McG

Congratulations to author, Mark Carthew and illustrator, Shane McG on the upcoming publication of

Bert and Billy

a hardback PB, for readers aged 3-8+ years, published by Leaping Lizards Press.

November 10, 2026

A mountain troll — who desperately wants to be liked — gets together with a passing billy goat to help solve his problems, in a delightful story about foibles, friendship and fun!

Bert and Billy is the second collaboration of Mark Carthew and Shane McG, following on from their award-winning, Speech Pathology Australia Book of Year: The Thing That Goes Ping….and can be purchased HERE.

Award for Mark Carthew

Congratulations to Mark Carthew, the author of

The Thing That Goes Ping!

illustrated by Shane McG and published by Ford Street Publishing, which won the

2021 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award
(5 - 8 years category)

This whimsical picture book features the delight of wordplay through rhythmic narrative and evocative illustration. The engaging and playful story introduces the concept of onomatopoeia.

Congratulations - our hearts go ZING when we hear such news!