May New Releases 2026

Marvelous May brought with it more wonderful releases from Author Pen Pals across Australia. Congratulations!! 

May Releases 2026

Nicki Esler Gill - My Feelings, My Rules
Illustrated by Kruti Desai
Published by Scholastic Press
1st May, 2026

My Feelings, My Rules is a jubilant celebration of all feelings, reassuring children that the ebb and flow of emotions is healthy.

Nicki Esler Gill is a best-selling children's author whose books facilitate big conversations—from body safety to neurodiversity, self-advocacy to mindfulness—in a way that is warm, engaging, and child-focused.

www.nickieslergill.com

Lellie Lopter - Bella Grows A Bicycle
Illustrated by Chiara Franceschetti
Published by Five Mile Press
1st May, 2026

Bella Grows A Bicycle is a swapping adventure about a tiny seed and a big idea.

Lellie Lopter’s books inspire people to think big, to feel deep, and to laugh out loud.

www.lellielopter.com

https://fivemile.com.au/products/bella-grows-a-bicycle-by-lellie-lopter?srsltid=AfmBOoonYiwQMG2_5xE_040K-RDCDck2FFcqI6cam_zzuZ4NqZ4H7Eot

Kitty Black  - Everglade 2: The Lost Prince
Published by Affirm Press/Simon & Schuster
May 27th, 2026
Everglade 2: The Lost Prince is the humorous and exciting sequel to Rise of the Witch, it continues Wren’s journey as she uncovers the identity of the Everglade Witch and learns more about the dangers facing magic. 
Kitty Black is a children’s author from Perth who writes books brimming with humour and heart.
https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Everglade-2-The-Lost-Prince/Kitty-Black/Everglade/9781923022898 

Kristin Martin - Fearless Finn
Illustrated by Lauren Mullinder
Published by MidnightSun Publishing
May, 2026

Fearless Finn is a heroic tale told in rhyme with a fire-breathing dragon and a cute highland cow.

Kristin Martin is a poet, picture book author and primary school teacher from Adelaide, SA.

https://midnightsunpublishing.com/
https://kristinmartin.net/