My Dad Thinks He’s Funny A picture book illustrated by Tom Jellett.
“Highly Commended” 2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
Fondly told from the point of view of a child My Dad Thinks He’s Funny is about a father with a joke for every occasion.
Shortlisted REAL Awards 2011.
Shortlisted Koala Awards 2011.
Shortlisted Yabba Awards 2011.
Shortlisted Cool Awards 2011.
Highly Commended Australian Book Design Awards.
Black Dog Books 978-1-74203-121-7
“Kids will love the literal meanings of the words and phrases used in this very funny picture book.” Fran Knight, ReadPlus
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
• Premier’s Reading Challenge Book
Australia: Penguin Books ISBN: 978-0-143-50045-2
USA: Clarion Books ISBN 978 -0-618-08344-2
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
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
• A welcome addition to any library or private collection. Liz Derouet, Magpies
Working Title Press ISBN 978-1-921504-00-6
It’s Bed Time Illustrated book and CD.
Beautiful contemporary Australian lullabies to share with little ones at bedtime. A special way to enjoy bed time routines.
A project by The Little Big Book Club. Lyrics by Katrina Germein, Phil Cummings and Susan Betts with music by Mike Steer and Illustrations by Katharine Lahn.
All of the Lullabies can also be read as poems.
It’s Play Time
A Little Big Book Club resource.
A gorgeous collection of commissioned short stories and rhymes for little ones and their families written by established Australian authors. Supports fun and meaningful play interactions between adults and children. Beautifully illustrated by Katharine Lahn.
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. Search for copies here.
Somebody’s House A picture book illustrated by Anthea Stead and published by Walker Books Australia.
Katrina is available for author talks, school visits and writing workshops. Visit the contact page for details.