frankfurt 2021 children's rights guide

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PICTUREBOOKS

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Zana Fraillon was born in Melbourne but spent her early childhood in SanFrancisco. Zana was inspired to write The Curiosities by her child, who wasdiagnosed with Tourette syndrome aged five. She wanted to show the world howneurodiversities can help people see the world in insightful, understanding andwondrously varied ways.

Phil Lesnie is a Sydney-based illustrator of children's books and a children'sbookseller. Phil's artwork is inspired by his Filipino heritage and the folklore tales -stories about aswang - that his mother told him as a child.

With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonders and possibles awaits.

Miro wakes one morning to find the world isn't quite the way he thought itwas. When the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on, Miro is led to discover allthe marvels waiting in the shadows where no-one else looks. Sometimes,though, the Curiosities can make Miro feel alone and invisible in thedarkness. But maybe Miro isn't as alone as he thinks ...

With themes of creativity, curiosity and neurodivergence, this is an essentialbook for every school, home and family.

The Curiosities

SEPTEMBER 2021 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 5+

A beautiful and lyrical celebration of disability, diversityand pride in who you are, from the award-winningauthor of The Bone Sparrow and Wisp.

ZANA FRAILLON & PHIL LESNIE

PUBLISHER: Jeanmarie Morosin

MATERIAL AVAILABLE: Final pages

RIGHTS HELD: World

RIGHTS SOLD:English Language, North America(Greystone Publishing)


Meet Moose, an enormous, brave and solitary moose, with nothing to fear.Unfortunately for Moose, his tranquil sleep is about to be shattered by a frightin the night.

Follow Moose as he shows great bravery in facing his fears and investigatingthe source of the night-time fright. A gentle bedtime story that is sure to be ahit with parents and little readers everywhere.

Susannah Crispe is a Canberra-based children's book author and illustrator, witha background in zoology and a passion for beautifully crafted books. She won the

2019 Australian Society of Authors Style File Illustration Award Mentorship andcame first in the Creative Kids Tales 2020 Writing Competition. See more of her

work on Instagram @oh.susannah.illustration or on her websitewww.ohsusannah.com.au.

Under the Moonlight

APRIL 2022 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 2+

SUSANNAH CRISPE


MATERIAL AVAILABLE: Requests taken

RIGHTS HELD: World

RIGHTS SOLD: Available

A gentle story about showing bravery in the face ofyour fears that is sure to be a bedtime favourite.Perfect for fans of The Gruffalo's Child and The VeryCranky Bear.

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A Palestinian family flee their homeland to find safety in another country,carrying a suitcase full of love in the form of family photograph albums.

As the oldest child narrates the 11 words for 'love' in Arabic, her family show,and are shown, all different kinds of love in their new home, and theyremember the love they have for their homeland and for those left behind orlost along the way.

11 Words for Love takes readers on a journey through 11 Arabic expressions forlove, offering readers the chance to experience the universal — tenderness,family, loyalty, friendship — through the particular — the life-world of aPalestinian family in exile.

Randa Abdel-Fattah is a Palestinian Egyptian Muslim writer, academic, formerlawyer and the multi-award-winning author of 11 books published in over 20countries, including multiple translations, stage productions in the US andAustralia, and a graphic novel series. Randa has been nominated for Sweden's2019 and 2018 Astrid Lindgren Award, the world's biggest children's and youngadult literature award.

Maxine Beneba Clarke is an Australian poet and writer of Afro-Caribbean descent.She is the ABIA and Indie award-winning author of The Hate Race, Foreign Soil,and Carrying the World. She is the author of five books for children, including theCBCA and Boston Globe/Horn Prize award-winning picture book The PatchworkBike, and the critically acclaimed picture book When We Say Black Lives Matter.

11 Words for Love

AUGUST 2022 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 3+

A timely, lyrical and touching text for children from allbackgrounds, about the love we have for each other, thethings that keep us apart, and those which bring ustogether. From two heavyweights of children’s literature.

RANDA ABDEL-FATTAH & MAXINE BENEBA CLARKE



RIGHTS HELD: World



Want to join in?Everyone's different and that's okay.I'm sorry. I love you.

It can be tough negotiating the world as a kid.Everything is new and you haven’t yet learned howto manage all your big feelings and emotions.Not to mention school and friends and strangers.

This warm and whimsical picture book opens up allsorts of conversations between carers and children,and reassures children that they are not alone, andthat sometimes it helps to be able to express howyou’re feeling.

What to Say When YouDon't Know What to Say

JULY 2022 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 3+

DAVINA BELL & HILARY JEAN TAPPER



RIGHTS HELD: World


A picture book that gives children words to say indifficult situations. From bestselling and award-winning author, Davina Bell.

Hilary Jean Tapper is a New Zealand-basedillustrator, creative arts therapist and dollmaker. She works with watercolour, ink andpencil, and loves to draw children andnature. You can find Hilary atwww.hilaryjeantapper.com or on Instagram@hilaryjeantapper.

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Davina Bell is a writer for young people of many ages, and a children’s book editor.Her award-winning and notable picture books include All the Ways To Be Smart,All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors, Under the Love Umbrella, The UnderwaterFancy-dress Parade, Oh Albert! and Hattie Helps Out.

http://www.hilaryjeantapper.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hilaryjeantapper/?hl=en

Some people are afraid of the dark, but not me.The night-time holds a million mysteries that some will never see.

Young readers follow along as a mother and daughter caravan aroundAustralia. Together they explore new locations and take particular joy inmarvelling at the mysteries hidden in the dark when they stop at night.Readers will delight in the joy of discovering glow worms, blood moons andmeteor showers, and learn that if you are brave enough and look closelyenough, you might just find the millions of mysteries hidden by the night.


The Beautiful Night

ACQUIRING PUBLISHER: Kate Stevens


RIGHTS HELD: World


HAKEA HUSTLER, CARL MERRISON & DUB LEFFLER


A gorgeous picture book and a universal story thatevery child will relate to, from First Nations authors, CarlMerrison and Hakea Hustler, and First Nations illustratorDub Leffler.

Hakea Hustler is an experienced teacher who has taught around Australiaincluding in remote Aboriginal communities. Hakea is committed to Indigenouseducation with a particular focus on story as learning and empowerment.

Carl Merrison is a respected Jaru/Kija man who was the Western Australianrunner-up Australian of the Year Local Hero in 2016. He has worked for over 10years alongside Aboriginal youth as a mentor and coach.

Dub Leffler is a writer,illustrator, musician and mixedmedia artist. He is anacclaimed Australian children’sbook illustrator, with over 11titles to his name including acollaboration with ColinThompson, Shaun Tan andBansky.

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Sarina Dickson is a writer, artist and educator. Her writing received a highlycommended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards. You can find Sarina onInstagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_.

Hilary Jean Tapper is a New Zealand-based illustrator, creative arts therapist anddoll maker. She works with watercolour, ink and pencil, and loves to draw childrenand nature. You can find Hilary at www.hilaryjeantapper.com or on Instagram@hilaryjeantapper.

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone ...

Come exploring! A young group of children find various treasures on the wayto their summer holiday camp. But what challenges await our curiouscampers?

Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery SaturdayMorning, A Stick and a Stone is simple and brilliant — and is sure to delightparents and children alike.

A Stick and a Stone

OCTOBER 2021 | PAPERBACK | 32PP | AGE 3+

Simple and brilliant, A Stick and A Stone follows agroup of friends as they make their way to set up campfor their summer holiday.

SARINA DICKSON & HILARY JEAN TAPPER

ACQUIRING PUBLISHER: Alison Shucksmith


RIGHTS HELD: World

RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish (Is Kultur)

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Sarina Dickson is a writer, artist and educator. Her writing received a highly commended inthe Scribbles Creative Writing Awards. You can find Sarina on Instagram@Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_.

Sarah Greig is an award winning illustrator from Christchurch, New Zealand.

OCTOBER 2022 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 3+

SARINA DICKSON & LILY EMO

Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for fairies? Step into the hiddenworld of fairies and see how resourceful, clever and adventurous they can be.

The Fairies' NightBefore Christmas

SEPTEMBER 2021 | PAPERBACK | 32PP | AGE 3+

A modern take on Clement C. Moore's classic A NightBefore Christmas, this version features a group ofresourceful, clever and adventurous fairies who aredetermined to create a very special Christmas.

SARINA DICKSON & SARAH GREIG

ACQUIRING PUBLISHER: Alison Shucksmith

MATERIAL AVAILABLE:The Fairies' Night Before Christmas - Final pagesThe Chaos Before Christmas - Requests taken

RIGHTS HELD: World


The Chaos Before Christmas

This timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventureto Elf School, where the elves are preparing for their finaltest - but wait, where did those dragons come from?

Lily Emo is an award winning illustrator living in Nelson,New Zealand. You can find Lily at www.lilyemo.com andon Instagram @lily.emo.

'Tis the day before ChristmasAnd all through the trees

The fairies are workingAs busy as bees...

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https://twitter.com/Sarina_Dickson_

http://www.lilyemo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lily.emo/?hl=en

ILLUSTRATEDNON-FICTION

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Phillip Marsden is a Sydney-based full-time illustrator from Liverpool, England. Heis a regular contributor to magazines such as Kerrang, NME and Elle, hasillustrated books such as Kicking Goals (with Adam Goodes), I Can't Remember theTitle But the Cover Is Blue by Elias Greig and A Boy Called Bob by Bob Murphy andTony Wilson. Phillip regularly hosts drawing workshops for kids.

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you awinner right there. - Venus Williams

Boss ladies unite in this celebration of inspiring and empowered femaleathletes from around the world. From Australian legends Sam Kerr, Ash Bartyand Ariarne Titmus to international superstars like Ruby Tui, Simone Biles,Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters, these boss ladies are at the top of theirgames, both on and off the field. Every boss lady was once a little kid with ahuge dream. Let their trials and triumphs inspire you to work hard at whatyou love, and to believe in yourself, no matter whether you win or lose.

Boss Ladies of Sport

DECEMBER 2021 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 5+

Boss ladies unite in this illustrated celebration ofinspiring and empowered female athletes fromaround the world. Featuring international superstarsfrom Sam Kerr and Ash Barty to Simone Biles, NaomiOsaka and the Williams sisters.

PHILLIP MARSDEN



RIGHTS HELD: World


Showcasing famous exhibits from the past, world artefacts, surprisingexhibits of unusual objects, playful and pretend museums and curiousexhibits from private collections, this book is a treasure trove of theweird and wonderful.

Covering a wide range of topics, from art, technology, the naturalsciences, medicine, and the cultures of everyday life, this book is forreaders with an interest in the world around them.

Joan-Maree Hargreaves has worked in publishing and magazines formore than a decade and has edited a number of internationalchildren's titles.

Marita Bullock is an academic and secondary school teacher acrossthe fields of Cultural Studies, Film, Art, and Literature, most recently atthe University of Sydney.

Liz Rowland is a British illustrator who has worked with clientsincluding Vogue, Gourmet Traveller and Visit Britain.

From some of the oldest objects in the world to anunderwater museum in Mexico and a collection of theworld’s smallest books in Russia, this highly illustratednon-fiction book includes all kinds of exhibitions frompast to present.


The Big Book of Exhibits



RIGHTS HELD: World

PREVIOUS RIGHTS SOLD:English Language, UK &Commonwealth (Faber & Faber)

JOAN-MAREE HARGREAVES, MARITA BULLOCK &LIZ ROWLAND


APRIL 2021 | HARDBACK | 64PP | AGE 7+

PREVIOUS TITLE

Grave-side picnics, epic dance-offs, tomato-throwingfrenzies, crying-baby competitions and the biggestbathing ritual on the planet – these are just some of theamazing events in this big book of world festivals forreaders aged 7+.

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Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestsellingauthor and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs innature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for theirsurvival.

Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insectfeasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggson a sea tulip, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored andcelebrated.

Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants inthis book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikelypartners, and they couldn't live without them.

The Illustrated Encyclopaediaof Peculiar Pairs in Nature


Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learnhow plant and animal species rely on each other for theirsurvival.

ACQUIRING PUBLISHER:Jeanmarie Morosin


RIGHTS HELD: World, Film & TV

PREVIOUS RIGHTS SOLD:English Language, UK & Commonwealth (HachetteChildren's Group); English Language, North America(The Experiment); Simplified Chinese (Jieli);Hebrew (Knafayim); Russian (Eksmo); Swedish (Epix);Film & TV (Fremantle)

SAMI BAYLY


Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Armidale,Australia, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She findsthe beauty and importance of all animals regardless of theirappearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.

To keep up to date, you can follow Sami on Instagram@samibayly

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

Sami Bayly

WINNER: Children's Indie Book of the YearWINNER: Australian Book Design Award for Younger ReadersHONOUR BOOK: Children's Book Council of Australia AwardsSHORTLISTED: ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children

The Illustrated Encyclopaediaof Dangerous Animals

The Illustrated Encyclopaediaof Ugly Animals

HONOUR BOOK: Children's Book Council of AustraliaAwards, Eve Pownall AwardSHORTLISTED: Children's Indie Book of the YearSHORTLISTED: ABIA Book of the Year for Younger ChildrenSHORTLISTED: Australian Book Design Award for YoungerReaders



"This information book with spectacular illustrations of ugly animals willinform, entertain and promote discussion."- Sunday Telegraph on The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals

"This is a fascinating book, illustrated in exquisite detail byaward-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly."- Child Mags on The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals

https://www.instagram.com/samibayly/

HARDBACK | 60PP | AGE 5+

Birds can be curious creatures. From their strange or unusual appearance to theirunique behaviour, they really are one of the most fascinating species in the animalkingdom. Explore the unique traits of curious birds from the Blue-footed booby tothe Greater prairie chicken in this beautifully illustrated guide.

Jennifer Cossins is a CBCA award-winning artist and writer with a passion fornature, the animal kingdom and all things bright and colourful. A born-and-bredTasmanian, Jennifer also designs homewares, textiles and stationery, which shestocks in her store in Hobart, Red Parka.

The Book of Curious Birds

NOVEMBER 2021 | HARDBACK | 64PP | AGE 7+

Explore some of the world's most curious birds in thisbeautifully illustrated guide from bestselling author andillustrator, Jennifer Cossins.

JENNIFER COSSINS



RIGHTS HELD: World, Film & TV


PREVIOUS RIGHTS SOLD:Turkish (Kültür Yayınları)Korean (Voozfirm)




HARDBACK | 64PP | AGE 3+ HARDBACK | 64PP | AGE 7+ HARDBACK | 112PP | AGE 5+

HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 2+ HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 2+

PREVIOUS TITLES


Votes for Women!

JULY 2022 | HARDBACK | 32PP

MARK WILSON

ACQUIRING PUBLISHER: Jeanmarie Morosin

MATERIAL AVAILABLE: Requests Taken

RIGHTS HELD: World


PREVIOUS RIGHTS SOLD:Korean (Dotori Forest)Simplified Chinese (FLTRP)

HARDBACK | 32PP

Mary Lee said to Nellie, 'One day, young lady, I promise you, we will standtogether with this banner and cast our votes, with the rights that we women arefighting for today.' Nellie never forgot that promise. She didn’t know it at the time,but history was being made.

Follow Nellie, Rose and Mary Lee as they become suffragists! From award-winningauthor and illustrator Mark Wilson, this powerful story of the right for women tovote is inspired by real people and historical events.

Mark Wilson is an acclaimed author and illustrator. His titles have won manyawards, including five Whitley Awards for children's literature, three WildernessSociety Environment Awards for Children's Literature and eleven CBCA NotableBook awards.

HARDBACK | 48PP

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PAPERBACK | 32PP HARDBACK | 32PP

PREVIOUS TITLES

In 1894 in South Australia, a brave group of women fought for, and won, the rightfor women to vote. This is the story of Nellie, Rose and Mary Lee.

HARDBACK | 32PP

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Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed and internationally published author of manybooks for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Children's Publisherat Penguin Books Australia for many years, Jane was the co-creator with DavinaBell of the Our Australian Girl series of quality historical fiction for middle readers.Jane's books include her novels Falling From Grace and As Happy as Here (a CBCANotable Book), and picture books Go Go and the Silver Shoes (illustrated by AnnaWalker), The Silver Sea (with Alison Lester and patients at the Royal Children'sHospital, Melbourne) and Watch This! (with designer Beci Orpin and photographerHilary Walker). For more information, visit janegodwin.com.au.

A Walk in the Dark

AUGUST 2022 | PAPERBACK | 256PP | AGE 11+



RIGHTS HELD: World


JANE GODWIN

A gripping and suspenseful coming of age novel about fiveteenagers and one night that will change them all. ThinkTomorrow When the War Began meets The Breakfast Club.

‘It’s just a walk in the dark! What is there to worry about?’ That’s what thehead teacher Johan says. And so the Year Eights from Forrest CommunitySchool set out on a dropping. It’s a tradition in Holland, where Johan is from; anovernight hike, with no adults. But doesn’t Johan know that a storm is coming?

When five young people - Elle, Fred, Ash, Laila and Chrystal - head into theforest that late afternoon, none of them is aware of what the night will bring.It’s a night that will change each of them, will challenge them in ways theywould never have imagined. Each will have to draw on particular strengths tosurvive. Each will have to face the unknown, battling the elements, the forcesof nature, and their own demons. Five head into the forest, but will all fivemake it out?

A Walk in the Dark is a rite-of-passage novel set in a post-pandemic world inVictoria’s Otway ranges. It explores ideas of friendship, trust, identity andgender roles, family, body image, and consent.

A dingo cub is snatched from his mountain home by a giant eagle, thendropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden.

He longs for his mama’s soft tail, warm and snug over his body. He longs for thesafety of his brothers and sisters, snuggled together as the snow falls heavy andsolid above their den. With them, his nose was never cold, his tummy neverempty. He was safe.

Then he meets his first Human, and so begins his long journey to becomingWandi, the most famous dingo in the world.

But will he ever see his family or his home again?


Favel Parrett is an award-winning and critically acclaimed author of adult fiction,whose books have been sold all over the world. Favel volunteers at the AustralianDingo Foundation where Wandi now lives. Wandi is Favel's first foray into writingbooks for children. For more information, visit favelparrett.com.au or Favel's Twitterat @favelparrett.

Wandi was a tiny, five-week old dingo pup who became a worldwide sensationovernight when he appeared to have been dropped by an eagle in a suburbanbackyard miles from his home. It was discovered that Wandi is a purebred Alpinedingo and his breed is near extinction. Wandi now lives with fellow Alpine dingos ata dingo sanctuary and has his own Instagram account with followers from all overthe world. This is a fictional retelling of Wandi's story.

Wandi


Told with wonder and heart, this is the story of Wandi themost famous dingo in the world!

A children's classic in-the-making, in the tradition of TheCall to the Wild and Storm Boy, from one of Australia'smost beloved authors.



RIGHTS HELD: World


FAVEL PARRETT

http://favelparrett.com.au/

http://twitter.com/favelparrett


Denis Knight is a computer programmer who grew up geeking out about the works ofJRR Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.

Cristy Burne has worked as a science communicator for nearly 20 years. Her booksinclude To The Lighthouse and Off The Track, and Zeroes and Ones.

Book 1: Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows | May 2021Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'drather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king,Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescuehim from the dreaded Tower of Shadows. Luckily, she's not alone. Herbest friend Alfie is a prime-number fan and robotics expert. But it's goingto take more than science, magic, and the world's cutest robot to takedown this bad guy . . .

Book 2: Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny | September 2021

Gorgomoth the Unclean has escaped and now has turned Grandpa into afrog. It’s up to Wednesday and Alfie – with help from Bruce and their newfriend Adaline – to track down Gorgomoth and stop him bringing on theThird Age of Never Ending Darkness. Wormholes, giant pinball machines,an evil lair, some misbehaving magic and missing eyebrows (Wednesdaydoesn’t want to talk about it) will all feature in this hilarious adventure tosave the nine realms.

WEDNESDAY WEEKS SERIES

PAPERBACK | 384PP | AGE 8+

DENIS KNIGHT & CRISTY BURNE

A seriously smart and funny series about a reluctantsorcerer's apprentice who would rather study sciencethan magic, which asks the question: In a world ofmagic, can science save the day?



RIGHTS HELD: World

RIGHTS SOLD:German (Arena Verlag)Russian (Eksmo)

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The Upwelling is the story of Kirra, an Aboriginal high school student andavid surfer from the Gold Coast, Australia.

Kirra's older brother died during a surfing competition years ago, and Kirrasuddenly starts dreaming of him. When Kirra catches a wave on the samebreak as her brother, she somehow time-slips into a land without Europeaninfluence. Here, she meets Narn, a young Aboriginal man preparing forinitiation into manhood, and Tarni, daughter of the clan's renowned warriorMinjerra.

While Kirra adapts to life in this strange place, Narn and Tarni struggle toresist their forbidden love, and a shadow threatens all living things in theland. Kirra learns she, Tarni and Narn have an important role to play in thiscommunity, as do their newly discovered magic powers.

Working together will be their only chance to save the world.

Lystra Bisschop was born in Brisbane but grew up in Cairns. A large part of herearly years were also spent in a remote town in Cape York Peninsula, with nobitumen roads or shops, where groceries were delivered by barge every threemonths. She’d hunt for crabs in waist-deep water with her dad, while friends orfamily stayed on the beach with a spotlight watching out for crocs. By the timeshe was 21, she’d moved 21 times living all over Queensland, following hermother’s work as a teacher. Eventually, Lystra became a teacher herself, whereshe worked with deaf children in remote indigenous communities.

The Upwelling

JULY 2022 | PAPERBACK | 320PP | AGE 12+



RIGHTS HELD: World


LYSTRA BISSCHOP

A highly original coming-of-age YA with elements ofspeculative fiction about a young surfer, KIRRA, who ismysteriously called into another place without Europeaninfluence and learns she has the power to save the world.

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Australia-focused Titles

Little Bilby's AussieBush Christmas

OCTOBER 2021 | HARDBACK | 20PP | AGE 0-4

YVONNE MES & JODY PRATT

A pleasure to read aloud, this Christmas board bookcomes complete with rhyme, repetition and animalnoises, and explores Australian animals in theirnatural habitats.

The Climate Change Book


An accessible and reassuring picture book thatteaches children about the specific challenges ofclimate change so they can be informed and make adifference.

POLLY MARSDEN & CHRIS NIXON

Polly Marsden is a speechwriter and script writer who is passionate about the powerof words to inspire positive social change.

Chris Nixon is a multidisciplinary artist creating across illustration, graphic design,creative direction and public art. Based in Perth, Chris's work is inspired by the WestCoast and classic surf culture with an emphasis on the handmade and crafted.


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Be inspired and amazed by these incredible Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander icons. With colourful artworkand evocative writing, this book tells stories everyAustralian should know.

Heroes, Rebels andInnovators

AUGUST 2021 | HARDBACK | 32PP

KAREN WYLD & JAELYN BIUMAIWAI

Seasons in the City

SEPTEMBER 2021 | HARDBACK | 32PP | AGE 6+

Find out what different seasons look like in cities allaround the world in this beautifully illustrated book forreaders and travellers of all ages. From the award-winning author and illustrator of the Hello! series.

MEGAN MCKEAN

Megan McKean is a designer, travel writer, author & illustrator. Megan's illustrationwork is characterised by the use of bright colour palettes, strong line work andsurprising details hidden within each piece, encouraging the viewer to go back foranother look to see what they may have missed.


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