Debut PB for Karen Wasson and illustrator Marta Tesoro

Congratulations to author Karen Wasson and illustrator Marta Tesoro on the upcoming publication of

Drop into the Ocean - a tour of the world's oceans and seas

a non-fiction hardback picture book for ages 6 and above published by Hardie Grant Explore

June 5th 2024

A beautifully illustrated children's science book for kids aged 6 and up. Join Neptune the jellyfish on a sensory journey through the world’s oceans and seas with a narrative that weaves in onomatopoeia and a series of fun facts.

One thing’s for shore, this sand-sational book will kelp you Drop into the Ocean for a whale of a time. It looks shrimp-ly amazing!

Debut PB for Maggie Dowling

Congratulations to author and illustrator Maggie Dowling on the publication of

Fred the Fart Powered Superdog

a self-published paperback picture book for 2 to 8 year olds

26 January 2024

Fred is a loving dog who farts...a lot.
When his loving owner Gertie moves to a retirement home he needs to find a family to love him, farts and all. A heartwarming story about being accepted for who you are.

Book Launch - watch website or Instagram for details

Smells like many laughs are in store!

New MG for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on the upcoming publication of

The Kindness Project

a middle grade paperback for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

May 2024

Four kids are given a project to make a kinder world, but they can't stand each other. Until they discover they have lots in common and rally together when one of them needs help, to create a magnificent kindness project.

Told in verse, The Kindness Project is a heartfelt look at four kids who navigate the sometimes tricky world of being a kid, and the power of friendship and family to help us and remind us we're not alone.

Book launches

15 May, 5pm: The Book Cow 47 Jardine St, Kingston ACT with Deb and Tristan Bancks
22 May 6:30pm: Where The Wild Things Are 191 Boundary Street, West End with Zanni Louise
23 May 4pm: Quick Brown Fox Bookshop 5/33 Carberry St Grange, Brisbane

Fingers crossed you can make it along to one of these book launches, this is a special story!