New PB for Vaughan Duck, Nathan Stafford and Kelly Hughes

Congratulations to illustrator, Vaughan Duck and authors, Nathan Stafford and Kelly Hughes on the upcoming publication of

The Adventures of Nathan's Lawns and Gardens: The Haunted Jungle

a hardback picture book for readers 3-7, published by Nathan's Lawns and Gardens AU Pty Ltd.

1st October 2025

Nathan and his trusty mower, Turbo, want to help their neighbour, Nanny Nancy, but hers is no ordinary overgrown lawn; it’s an eerie jungle, which the local kids are sure is full of ghosts!

Purchase this book here and $2 from every order will be donated to The Heart Centre for Children with the Sydney Children's Hospital Network.

New PB for Vaughan Duck and Joanna Ortynska

Congratulations to author Joanna Ortynska and illustrator Vaughan Duck on the publication of

Superheroes Vs. Cancer

a hardback picture book for ages 3-13, published by Books for Hope

A gentle, informative guide to help kids understand cancer, its treatments, and what they can do when someone they love is sick.

Through clear, child-friendly language and illustrations, the book explains how cancer cells evade the body's defenses, and introduces superheroes who fight cancers: doctors, oncologists, radiation and immunotherapy, which work together to fight cancer.

Click HERE to purchase this thoughtfully created book.

Award Shortlisting for Vaughan Duck

Congratulations to Vaughan Duck for his short-listing in the

I Am Writing Picture Books Competition

Vaughan’s picture book manuscript ‘Pigeon the Chicken,’ was short-listed (top 10) in the ‘I Am in Print Competition.’ The competition was judged by editors from Little Tiger books in the UK and had 595 entries.