First picture book for Rory H Mather

Congratulations to author Rory Mather and illustrator Jesus Lopez on the publication of

Vlad’s Bad Breath

a hardback fiction picture book for 3-8 years published by Larrikin House.

Not being able to see yourself in the mirror stinks … but not as much as putrid breath. When Vlad’s breath smells worse than death his friends help him find a way to manage the smell and keep his teeth sparkling clean.

This is Rory H. Mather's first picture book and is also the first book in a brand new series. The sequel Vlad in Love is being released in June 2021.

Bravo on the new series!

New book for Jane Smith

Congratulations to Jane Smith on the publication of

Emergency!
Book 2 in the Carly Mills Pioneer Girl series

a paperback junior fiction title published by Big Sky Publishing.

When Carly travels back in time to 1891 and meets Queensland’s first female doctor, Lilian Cooper, she learns what it means to be strong - and how everything is better with a friend by your side.

In this empowering new series feisty tween and time-traveller Carly Mills discovers how the female pioneers paved the way to help change the world.

There will be a Facebook Live launch - date to be confirmed. Find out more at Jane Smith’s Facebook page.

This sounds like an enlightening and exciting series.

New book for Brenda Gurr

Congratulations to Brenda Gurr on the publication of her new book

The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises

a junior fiction paperback for 6 - 9 years published by New Frontier.

Zinnia Jakes has won the Wildside Zoo's endangered animals competition with her cute tortoise cupcake idea! But then one of her classmates starts asking too many questions. Can Zinnia Jakes remain the secret pastry chef everyone loves?

Fans of Zinnia Jakes will be tickled to know there’s a new title in the series!