Elise Hurst has created a glorious world where Adelaide the rabbit lives, a mysterious city inhabited by a rich cast of animal characters and humans, while her enchanting and superbly illustrated story celebrates creativity and friendship.… Read the rest
Craig Smith has illustrated over 380 books but for the first time ever, he has written as well as illustrated a story! It is called REMARKABLY REXY, and it is a very special book – based on Craig’s much-loved cat of days gone by, Rex.… Read the rest
Trace Balla’s publisher and editor have to admit they felt a bit like celebs last week, as they escorted Trace across town to attend not one but TWO awards nights in a row.… Read the rest
After devouring the last books we sent her, at ten weeks old, our roving (well, not quite crawling) reviewer Astrid (now approaching 6 months old) gets stuck into another three books and shows off her expanding range of motion and verbiage.… Read the rest
We’re absolutely THRILLED TO PIECES to learn that Trace Balla’s book Rivertime has won the 2015 Readings Children’s Book Prize!
Rivertime is a tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia’s Glenelg River. … Read the rest
We recently published Elizabeth Honey’s gorgeous new book Hop Up! Wriggle Over! featuring a family of assorted Australian animals, including some lesser known ones, going about a normal day with great gusto.… Read the rest
During the publication process we often go out and get reader feedback, particularly with our children’s books, but we’re pretty sure that Astrid is our youngest reviewer yet! She’s done a very thorough job of taste-testing some of our new picture books, and those of Nosy Crow & Faber, so we look forward to hearing more from her in the future, you’ll find her reviews below!… Read the rest
Call me a master of overstatement but nothing quite compares with the tension and excitement of a good CBCA awards shortlist announcement. I, like thousands of book aficionados around Australia, wait anxiously one April day every year to find out which new children’s and YA books made the cut and will go on to contend for the six prestigious CBCA awards announced in August.… Read the rest
After the incredible I Was Only Nineteen by John Schumann and Craig Smith, we’re super excited to reveal another classic song to picture book collaboration, with Bruce Whatley producing a stunning interpretation of Eric Bogle‘s moving And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda.… Read the rest
I’ve never been a huge fan of Anzac Day. By its very name, it suggests the celebration or commemoration of the Anzacs alone – Australians and New Zealanders who fought in World War I.… Read the rest
