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Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Barns! It’s such a pleasure to welcome debut picture book rock star author, Sally Barns, to the blog, to entertain us with her new release, Rock Dogs! Inspired by her own canine howlers, Sally’s tongue-wagging, rollicking tale is hitting centre-stage amongst readers, showing us that we can truly shine and […]
We are intergalactically excited to welcome Stephanie Ward to the blog to share her universal adventures with the creation of her exuberantly playful story of Allen the Alien – an (overly) enthusiastic space dweller on an earthly mission to make human connections. Thanks, Stephanie, for introducing us to your exceptional new friend! 🙂 Congratulations on […]
Middle grade readers will be gripped with their sturdiest hiking boots in this mysterious, intrepid mission to save more than one beloved creature. Tracks in the Mist is the highly-anticipated finale in the Adamson Adventures series by Sandra Bennett for readers from age eight to twelve (and beyond). Today we will explore a few ideas […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Caz Goodwin! We’re delighted to welcome back Caz Goodwin, talented internationally published author, to talk about her absolutely gorgeous new picture book; A Wish for Baby. Told in enchanting rhyme, there are so many joyous wishes for baby that melt your heart because of all the glittering warmth that shines out […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jess Horn and Zoe Bennett! It’s such a pleasure to have wonderful debut picture book author, Jess Horn, together with the supremely talented illustrator, Zoe Bennett, here to share in the celebration of their new title, Bernie Thinks in Boxes. This beautiful story delves into the mind of Bernie, revealing the […]
We’re celebrating with the party book of the century, the best fun you’ll have with endless cake and presents and games galore! Is it too much of a good thing?! Never! With thanks to author R.W.R. McDonald, we’re excited for a lucky recipient to WIN a signed paperback copy of the exuberant Happy Millionth Birthday! So, who […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kylie Howarth! We’re deep-sea excited to welcome the talented author-illustrator, Kylie Howarth, on board our blog to share her epic adventure in creating her new junior fiction graphic novel series – Kev and Trev. The first to walk the plank is the hilarious Snot Funny Sea Stories!, which is literally wildly […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jade Goodwin! Magical adventures through a Story Realm – this sounds like our kind of book! And even better, it’s a whole series with three imaginative tales ready for delving straight into. The fantastical Yarn Quest is written by debut author, Brooke Scobie, and has been brought to wondrous life by […]
Author, audiologist and mum, Prasha Sooful shares her comprehensive knowledge on the subject of self-regulation in young children, shedding light on its essential benefits for immediate and long-term wellbeing. Thank you, Prasha, for these insights and for the value of Counting to Calm! In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions abound and emotions can run high, […]
Welcome to The Quick Six Interview with Sarah Speedie! We last welcomed Sarah Speedie to the blog to talk about her gorgeous picture book, Boss Cat (interview here). Today she’s here with another vivacious title; Wild About Book Week. With the impending arrival of our favourite bookish time of the year, this book couldn’t come […]
