New PB for Susannah Crispe and Isabelle Duff

Congratulations to illustrator Susannah Crispe and author Isabelle Duff on the upcoming publication of

The Real Cowgirl

a hardback picture book for 4-8 year-olds published by Exile Publishing

5 June 2024

Sal wants to be a real cowgirl - brave, strong, wild, fierce and kind. She feels safe and strong at home, but she finds going to school is scary and isolating. A heart-warming story about being yourself and finding bravery through friendship.

An inspiring story about the people – and animals – who make us brave, perfect for young readers who are struggling with nerves or anxiety.

This looks gorgeous and relatable for many.

New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Odd Fish Countdown

Illustrated by Astrid Matijasevic

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

This book counts down from 10 to 1 to find the oddest fish around. It looks at where they live, what they eat, what they look like, and other interesting facts about them.

Odd Fish Countdown is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series.

This looks fin-tastic!

Debut PB for Jessica Galatola and Jenni Barrand

Congratulations to author Jessica Galatola and illustrator Jenni Barrand on the publication of

Some Families Change

a hardback picture book for 4-8 year olds published by Ek books for kids

1st May 2024

Some Families Change gently explores changing models of families and validates big feelings for little readers. Written in rhyme with beautifully illustrated images of diverse families, this book reminds us that the love of a family runs deep.

Book launch - May 4th Harry Hartog Carindale

This is a necessary story for library and home bookshelves not only to help children understand their own families, but families of those around them to prevent barriers being built in these formative years and promote inclusivity and acceptance. Well done on your first publication Jess!