June New Releases 2026

Cosy reads for June from more of our brilliant Author Pen Pals! Get yourself a warm beverage, put your feet up and enjoy.

June Releases 2026

Elizabeth Pulsford – Dresses are for Messes
Illustrated by Janet Samuel
Published by Five Mile Press
1st June, 2026

‘Dresses Are for Messes’ is a bold, playful picture book about self-expression, challenging expectations and one fearless little girl who refuses to let clothes define the limits of her imagination.

Elizabeth Pulsford is a picture book author, teacher and Mum who loves writing stories that combine giggles with grit and encourage children to imagine boldly, laugh loudly and dream up kinder worlds.

https://fivemile.com.au/

Bethany Loveridge - Josie Mack and the MEGA Division
Illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Published by Wombat Books
1st June, 2026

Meet Josie Mack, a 9yo invited to join a secret society of eco-warrior animals called the FUN (Fellowship of Underground Nocturnals).

Bethany Loveridge is a children's author and illustrator who loves animals and a romping great adventure!

www.bethanyloveridge.com

Jess Galatola - Seasons of Clementine
Illustrated by Jasmine Berry 
Published by Perentie Press
1st June, 2026

Clementine is a day dreamer who writes in her cloud journal to map out the changing seasons of her life. 

Jess is an award winning children’s author who  writes stories to make readers smile and to tug at their heart strings. 

​jessgalatola.com.au
perentiepress.com

Stef Gemmill - The Ghost Horse of Snowy River
Published by Wombat Books
6th June, 2026

Now 12-year old Georgie is back at the cattle station after a serious accident, she tries to overcome her fear of horse riding while trying to save the Ghost Horse and his brumby herd that are being hunted by a local horsewhipper.

Award-winning author Stef Gemmill’s writing reflects her personal experiences from living in a foster home, with her books themes of ‘belonging’ and ‘the meaning of home’ delivered in a hopeful, kid-centric way.

https://wombatrhiza.com.au/the-ghost-horse-of-snowy-river/
https://www.stefgemmill.com/

​Melissa Garside - Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe
Illustrated by: Lauren Mullinder
Published by: Riveted Press
16th June, 2026

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe is a fast, funny STEM-themed Australian junior fiction novel full of invention, problem-solving and remote-control mayhem.

Melissa Garside is a children’s author and teacher, whose books draw on her passion for language and a deep understanding of what children love to read.

www.melissagarside.com
https://rivetedpress.com.au/bookshop/lexie-moon-and-the-remote-control-catastrophe