February 05th, 2024

February Releases

Congratulations to our Author Pen Pals on their new book releases this month!

Two New Releases by Frances Mackay

Dogs, A Counting & Comparing Book - a 32-page picture book full for kids learning to count to 10 and who love dogs.

Dogs Counting Activity book - a 64-page activity book crammed with printable counting activities for littlies learning to count to 20.

Find out more about Frances and her books at www.francesmackay.com/

Granny Grommet and Me by Dianne Wolfer

A story that many young reluctant swimmers will identify with, Granny Grommet and Me is about the power of our elders to transform scary experiences into exciting ones.

Written by Dianne Wolfer and illustrated by Karen Blair and published by Fremantle Press 

diannewolfer.com/books/picture-books/granny-grommet-and-me/

Two Rabbits by Larissa Ferenchuk

Two Rabbits is story about friendship, forgiveness and finding a way to fix things after an argument.

Two Rabbits is written by Larissa Ferenchuk, illustrated by Prue Pittock and published by EK Books.

https://ekbooks.org/product/two-rabbits/?v=6cc98ba2045f
 https://www.larissaferenchuk.com/

Ticking-clock quicksands by Verity Croker

Ticking-clock Quicksand, a decodable in Sunshine Books new Reading Road series, is a fictional story about a group of children trying to rescue a dog stuck in quicksand on the beach.
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This is My Happy Place by Emma Bowd

An uplifting and spirited picture book, ‘This Is My Happy Place’ takes us on a joyous
sensory adventure, celebrating the treasured people, places and things that we love –
reminding us to visit our Happy Places as much as we can!

This Is My Happy Place is written by Emma Bowd, illustrated by Jen Khatun and published by Affirm Press.

affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Emma-Bowd,-illustrated-by-Jen-Khatun-This-is-My-Happy-Place-9781922930248/

Nova's Missing Masterpiece by Brooke Graham

Nova’s Missing Masterpiece highlights a girl’s bond with her dog to address the themes of anger, self-regulation, problem solving, resilience and persistence. 

Written by Brooke Graham, Illustrated by Robin Tatlow-Lord and published by EK books
 
 Nova’s Missing Masterpiece - EK Books

There Was a Young Bunny Who Swallowed an Egg by Kaye Baillie

Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it’s time to meet a little bunny who, just as the Easter Egg Hunt is starting, swallows an egg in this funny, cumulative rhyming story perfect for reading aloud!

There Was a Young Bunny Who Swallowed an Egg is written by Kaye Baillie and illustrated by Diane Ewen.
 
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/diane-ewen/there-was-a-young-bunny-who-swallowed-an-egg/9781529068627 

Jawsome: Licence to Rock by R J Timmis

Finley, Hunter, Gilleon and Gnash are busy juggling their double lives as ordinary school sharks and members of the sensational rock band, JAWSOME!

Written and illustrated by R J Timmis.
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https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/R.J.-Timmis-Licence-to-Rock:-Jawsome-2-9781761068607/

Dragons Drumming by Sandra Bennett

Join a reluctant hero and his best friend, Smudge, as they discover how to face their fear of thunderstorms with a little imagination and the help of a magical family of dragons playing percussion in clouds. 

​Dragons Drumming is written by Sandra Bennett and illustrated by Maya Bora
 
https://sandrabennettauthor.com/product/dragons-drumming

Aussie STEM Stars - Maddy McAllister Shipwreck Detective by Deb Fitzpatrick

Aussie STEM Stars Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck Detective follows the real-life story of maritime archaeologist Maddy McAllister, who fell in love with two things as a child – the ocean and archaeology – and how she turned these twin passions into her career. Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck Detective is an irresistible tale of ocean drama, shipwrecks and marine exploration and is perfect for middle-grade readers.

Aussie STEM Stars are published by Wild Dingo Press

www.wilddingopress.com.au/shop/p/9781925893823