Somebody’s House A picture book illustrated by Anthea Stead.
New release!
At the bottom of town lies a long looping street. I wonder who lives here. Who will we meet?
Somebody’s House is a lively rhyming tale that celebrates fun, friendship and families of all kinds.
Walker Books ISBN: 9781921720338
My Dad Thinks He’s Funny A picture book illustrated by Tom Jellett.
Australian Best Seller!
‘Highly Commended’ Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
‘Highly Commended’ Australian Book Design Awards
Shortlisted Koala Awards, Yabba Awards, Cool Awards
A story about about a father with a joke for every occasion. Sound familiar?
Kids will love the literal meanings of the words and phrases used in this very funny picture book. Fran Knight, ReadPlus
Black Dog Books (Aust) 978-1-74203-121-7
Purchase copies here
Candlewick Press (USA) Purchase copies here
Walker Books (UK) 2013 Release
Big Rain Coming A picture book illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Australian Best Seller!
Set in a remote community in Northern Australia Big Rain Coming paints a picture of daily life. Everyone is waiting for the rain. Even the dusty dogs and green frogs are hot. When will the rain come?
A very clever, extremely well written story designed for young readers. It is the sort of story that will be requested night after night at bedtime. Ian W Gibson, Multicultural Education
Celebrating 10 years in print
• Winner! Washington (State) Children’s Choice Picture Book 2002
• Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book
Australia: Penguin Books ISBN: 978-0-143-50045-2
USA: Clarion Books ISBN 978 -0-618-08344-2
Purchase copies here.
Littledog A picture book illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie.
Sam and his sister find Littledog during their beach holiday. Littledog is friendly, playful and cuddly. But where did Littledog come from and how long will he stay?
Littledog is one of those everyday-family-life stories told in pitch-perfect prose. Leanne Hall, Readings
A truly delightful storybook for younger readers. Rebecca Butterworth, Bookseller and Publisher
Scholastic Press ISBN 978-1- 74169-5526
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Baby Gets Dressed A board book illustrated by Sascha Hutchinson.
What will Baby wear today? Help Baby choose. An engaging, rhyming book for families to share together. Fun seek-and-find illustrations.
Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book
Little Big Book Club Reading Pack Title
A welcome addition to any library or private collection. Liz Derouet, Magpies
Working Title Press ISBN 978-1-921504-00-6
Poetry for Australian Families
It’s Bed Time and It’s Play Time
Beautiful anthologies of contemporary rhymes and lullabies for babies and toddlers. Specially created for infants and adults to share together. The perfect way to enjoy play sessions and bed time routines.
A project by The Little Big Book Club. Illustrations by Katharine Lahn. Download the free music here.
Leaving A picture book illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Set in the same Aboriginal Community as Big Rain Coming, Leaving considers how we say goodbye to people we love. There is sadness in going away but there is joy in the giving and receiving of special gifts. A book based on the author’s own experiences that stimulates discussion about friendships, cultures and moving.
• Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book
• Premier’s Reading Challenge Book
Penguin Books ISBN 978-0143500490
This book is currently out of print.
August 2013
* My Dad STILL Thinks He’s Funny A picture book illustrated by Tom Jellett and published by Black Dog Books (an imprint of Walker Books).
2014
*Thunderstorm Dancing A picture book illustrated by Judy Watson and published by Allen and Unwin.
*A picture book about mums illustrated by Tom Jellett and published by Black Dog Books (an imprint of Walker Books).
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