Congratulations to illustrator Peter Baldwin and author Amelia Tonta on the publication of
a hardback picture book for ages 4-8, published by Affirm Press
27 May 2025
On her birthday, Frankie wishes for a puppy—and gets way more than she bargained for! With a python, the fire brigade, and a startled cat in the mix, it’s a wildly funny tale of chaos and optimism.
Be careful what you wish for - you might get it!
The much-loved Australian reimagining of Edward Lear’s nonsense poem “The Owl and the Pussycat,” now in board book published by Walker Books Australia.
The croc and the platypus trundled off
in a rusty old Holden ute.
They took some damper and tea in a hamper
and bundled it up in the boot.
Congratulations to author Jackie Hosking and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall!
Congratulations to author Angie Cui and illustrator Novia Heroanto on the upcoming publication of
a hardback picture book for ages 5+, published by Wombat Books
05 June 2025
JJ loves maps. Maps show all the cool places in the world. But Lee, JJ's bestie, can’t find his parents' country on any map.
Are some things missing from maps?
With markers, papers, and lots of imagination, their class creates a magical map that's all their own - and so everyone belongs.
Book Launch - June 8 10:30 at Escape Hatch Books in Kew
This picture book will be a gorgeous and significant addition to classrooms and home libraries.
