August and September ReleasesThe awesome new books from our author pen pal creators keep coming. Penny Macoun - Two Can be TroubleIllustrated by Paul Nash Brothers can play together happily and then they can disagree. Toby and Jordan are brothers that have lots of fun together and often get into mischief and disagree. This book tells the story of one afternoon when some innocent fun turns into a whole lot of trouble.  Tracey Magee - Chloe and the Driftwood DollsChloe Lives with her Mother and their dog on the coast near the Ocean. Chloe loves animals. Chloe worries a lot and Chloe and the Driftwood Dolls deals with what Chloe worries about and how she gets over her fears and anxiety.  Melanie Labrooy - The Lost HistoryThe Lost History is the highly anticipated sequel to the multi-award-winning The Wintrish Girl. Another thrilling and funny fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers, it features at least six impossibly daring escapes, important life lessons about truth and spare socks, a sinister game of Twenty Questions and a cursed family tree. And some very dangerous cheese. Published by UQP 
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More New Releases!July was another busy month for our Author Pen Pal creators with new books galore!Cassy Polimeni - Ella and the Amazing Frog OrchestraIllustrated by Hykie Breeze Published by UWA Publishing Ella hates her new house. She wants to be back in her old house with her best friend Viv next door ... until one day Ella discovers a secret pond in her neighbours’ backyard with an orchestra of frogs! At her new school Ella meets Mai and learns about their class frog bog project. But when Ella finds out that the neighbours’ secret pond is under threat Ella and Mai must come up with a plan to save the frogs – before it's too late! www.cassypolimeni.wordpress.com  Jess Horn - Bernie Thinks in BoxesIllustrated by Zoe Bennett Published by Affirm Press Bernie thinks in boxes. She has boxes for everything: for home, for school and even for the park. Bernie likes boxes. When things fit into boxes, they make sense. But one day, Bernie's boxes collide, and she must find a way to make sense of her world again. A beautiful story about thinking differently and navigating change in a neurotypical world. www.jesshornauthor.com www.instagram.com/jesshornauthor  Lara Porter - illustrator of Running With WingsWritten by Sam Squiers Published by New Frontier Publishing “Running with Wings” is a special book about Mimmi and Frankie's friendship, sport and enjoying the journey in reaching your dreams. Frankie and Mimmi’s bond grows through the challenges they meet together and we ALL learn a little along the way. We are better in showing representation in books but often kids with disabilities are the background characters and if they’re the main character, often the book centres on their disability. Normalising differences starts with the next generation and the books they grow up with play a big role in that. https://laraporter.com  Lian Tanner - When the Lights Went OutIllustrated by Jonathan Bentley Published by Allen & Unwin The night was frosty dark but we were snug and cosy in the kitchen. When suddenly SNAP! the lights went out and the dark came flooding in around us. Mama? Dad? I was scared! In the dark of night, a neighbourhood becomes a new country to explore, and an ordinary winter evening turns into a family adventure. A reassuring story about finding comfort in community from the award-winning creators of Ella and the Ocean. https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Lian-Tanner,-illustrated-by-Jonathan-Bentley-When-the-Lights-Went-Out-9781761180019  Author Pen Pal New ReleasesOur Author Pen Pal creators have been busy writing letters AND making fabulous new books! There have been so many wonderful releases this year from our Author Pen Pals that unfortunately, we've had trouble keeping up with them. Here are some great new releases from earlier in the year. Y K Willemse - Jerry's WindowTen-year-old Jerry is so badly behaved a group of hairy monsters decide to kidnap him and teach him a lesson. Release date: 3 April https://wombatrhiza.com.au/jerrys-window/  Rebecca Fraser - Jonty's UnicornJonty's Unicorn is a middle grade novel perfect for readers who love thrilling adventures told with heart and humour. When Jonty, a girl with a high-stakes dilemma, enters a unicorn into the King’s Annual Horse Race in an effort to secure much-needed prize money, the stakes are much higher than she could have possibly realised. Racing Stripes meets The Brothers Grimm in this page turning fantasy adventure. Published by: . IFWG Publishing https://ifwgpublishing.com/title-jontys-unicorn/  Jacque Duffy - The Word JarA wordless picture book about a new child at a school who is emotionally tied up by the nasty things other children say. She discovers her own strength and resilience in a simple way and goes on to share this method with other children who have been incapacitated by the words of others. The emotive illustrations tell the story and are easily deciphered by a young audience. This book is ideal for speech therapists and social - emotional wellbeing workers for children. www.jacquesartandbooks.com  Yasmin Bastouil - Who Likes the Zoo?Illustrated by Liza Polovynkina "Who likes the zoo?" is the story of a student sharing about his favourite place, the zoo, with his teacher and peers. During the presentation his classmates contribute a variety of comments, none of which are relevant to the topic of the zoo. Despite the teacher's best efforts to steer the conversation back on track, chaos and humour ensue in this lively and engaging tale.  Debra Tidball - Lights Out Little DragonWhat's a kid to do when a cheeky little dragon keeps them awake at bedtime? Ask the reader to help, of course, in this delightfully funny, interactive bedtime romp. It's bedtime and Little Dragon is trying every trick to stay awake. Can you help him get to sleep? You might just have the magic touch! A delightful book about one cheeky little dragon who is determined to beat bedtime. Illustrated by Rae Tan Published by Harper Collins websites: www.debratidball.com and https://www.harpercollins.com.au  June ReleasesCongratulations to all our Author Pen Pals who have fabulous June releases Karen Wasson - Drop Into the OceanWelcome to the ocean! It covers over 70 per cent of our planet and is home to literally trillions of animals and creatures. Drop into the Ocean is a beautifully illustrated children's science book for kids aged 6 and up. It is illustrated by by Marta Tesoro and published by Hardie Grant Books. Find out more here: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/drop-into-the-ocean-by-karen-wasson/9781741178951  Verity Croker - THREE Great New Titles All three of these titles are in the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series. Go, Eve, Go! : Eve is one of the best swimmers in her school, but at the annual district swimming competition, things don't go her way. She doesn't win any of her individual races, but in the relay, team work leads to triumph. Brave Battle Friends: Brave animals have helped people in wars throughout history. This book looks at four animals' stories: a packhorse called Bill; Judy, a clever Pointer dog; a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd called Rex; and a little kitten named Red-Lead. Odd Fish Countdown: This book counts from 10 to 1 to find the oddest fish around. It looks at where they live, what they eat, what they look like, and some odd facts about each one. Verity's website: www.veritycroker.wordpress.com Sunshine Books: www.sunshine.co.nz  Deborah Frenkel - The Truck Cat and 100 School DaysThe Truck Cat Written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell Published by Hardie Grant (Bright Light) Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats. But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere. Tinka is a cat. Yacoub is his human. They live on a B-double tri-axle truck. But where is home, really? The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. https://www.hardiegrant.com.au/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/the-truck-cat-by-deborah-frenkel/9781761212291 100 SCHOOL DAYS Written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Laura Stitzel Published by Affirm Press The first picture book in Australia to explore the 100 days of school milestone – a perfect gift for new primary school students. Celebrate 100 days of school and look forward to an infinity of milestones to come! https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Deborah-Frenkel,-illustrated-by-Laura-Stitzel-100-School-Days-9781922930385  Jess Galatola - Some Families ChangeSome Families Change offers a comforting exploration of changing family structures through gentle verse and inclusive illustrations. Written by Jess Galatola and illustrated by Jenni Barrand. Published by EK Books https://ekbooks.org/product/some-families-change/  April and May ReleasesCongratulations to our Author Pen Pals on their wonderful April and May releases Yasmin Bastouil - We're Getting a New BabyA story that captures the innocent anticipation of a young child as they await the arrival of a new baby. Released April 2024. Written by Yasmin Bastouil and Illustrated by Liza Polovynkina Book available from the website: www.the-playground-diaries.com.au.  Julie Murphy - Cheer Up BlobfishFeaturing energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference starring one VERY misunderstood sea creature. Written by Julie Murphy and illustrated by Rachel Tribout. Published by Affirm Press. https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Julie-Murphy,-illustrated-by-Rachel-Tribout-Cheer-up,-Blobfish!-9781922863966  Gabrielle Tozer - The Unexpected Mess of It AllA coming-of-age story about falling apart, starting over, and the people and places you can't live without. Written by Gabrielle Tozer and published by Harper Collins Australia. https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460761441/the-unexpected-mess-of-it-all/  More March ReleasesWe've just heard about two more amazing March releases from our Author Pen Pal creators. Congratulations to Nat Amoore and Tylissa Elisara. Showerland - Book 1 - Break the Curse |
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