Starting out in a new place is tough, but friendship, kindness and imagination help Salim, Mama and Donkey discover their new world.
Journey with Salim as he grows up creating a new life around him. With themes of diversity and inclusion, this is a story about a journey, hope and creating fun with the little that you have. Publisher: New Frontier Publishing |
CBCA 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR - WINNER
High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don’t know. Tip-toe, tip-toe. The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection, habitat and adventure. Publisher: Windy Hollow |
Crackers popping! Stars above. Christmas wonder. Peace and love. A joyous celebration of love, pavlova and precious family moments. A beautiful Australian Christmas gift book, complete with gold foil cover details. Board book format. Publisher: Affirm Press |
Little Puggle the echidna returns in this heart-warming story about the magic of Christmas and never giving up.
Christmas in the Australian bush is Puggle's favourite time of year. Each year, Puggle tries to help, but none of the festive tasks seem to fit. In despair, Puggle wishes on a mysterious star. But is it a star? And what's that glowing in the billabong? Can Puggle save Christmas and make his wish come true? A stunning book for Christmas gifts, complete with gold foil cover details. Publisher: New Frontier Publishing |
CBCA 2020 BOOK OF THE YEAR - NOTABLE BOOK
Puggle the echidna wants to sing. But when he tries, no sound comes out. A magical bush story about finding your song with themes of acceptance, inclusion, determination and courage. Chinese and Korean editions also available. Publisher: New Frontier Publishing |
CBCA 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR - HONOUR BOOK
It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. With Amira’s care, the tiny seed starts to sprout. Find out what happens when kindness flourishes . . . Amira’s Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope with themes of diversity, inclusion and place. German edition also available. Publisher: New Frontier Publishing |
Speech Pathology Australia 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR - SHORTLISTED BOOK
Every day, children all over the world are travelling to school – by bus, by canoe, through valleys, over mountains and snow. How do you get to school? With themes of diversity and culture, On the Way to School celebrates the joy and challenges of travelling to school. Publisher: New Frontier Publishing |
A delightful story about the magic of both home and other worlds.
From nurturing silkworms to making magic potion mulberry ice-cream, to cherry lanterns in faraway lands, this story will encourage exploration, caring for the environment, and seeing the wonder in everywhere we go. Publisher: EK Books |
When Frankie finds a moustache, she is completely baffled. Who loses a moustache?!
Frankie launches an investigation, determined to return the moustache to its rightful owner. Engaging, amusing and delightfully quirky. German edition also available. Publisher: Red Paper Kite |
Catch up with a girl called Tomorrow -- you better be quick because she's always in a hurry. But when Tomorrow meets Yesterday and trips over Today, her whole world begins to slow down.
A timely tale about mindfulness. Publisher: EK Books |
A heart-warming story about community, giving and discovering what love looks like.
Publisher: EK Books |