It is with great delight to welcome the wonderful, hard-working audiologist, author and mum of an energetic little girl; Prasha Sooful is here to share and celebrate the release of her playful, wondrous and important new picture book, My Brain is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration. From buzzing bees to roaring lions, this book beautifully embraces […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Karen Tyrrell! It is always a pleasure to follow the success journey of award-winning author, Karen Tyrrell, ready to celebrate the release of yet another wonderfully empowering children’s book! Multi-competition shortlister, Andy & Ghost Boy is a funny and powerful middle grade novel full of twists, turns and energy that also […]
Prepared by Debra Tidball. If you can’t go sailing on the high seas, then the next best thing is to pretend – and here’s a craft that will allow wanna-be sailors to do just that! It’s a rocking paper-plate boat, based on Tug, a character from my latest picture book, Anchored, illustrated by Arielle Li […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Nean McKenzie! What a thrill to welcome back the marvellous Nean McKenzie with her third exciting middle grade novel (previous titles include, Cryptosight (see our interview here) and Xenoflight); the dangerously captivating time-slip adventure, Timefire. Described as ‘perilous’ and ‘gripping’, Timefire is unputdownable as it thrusts readers into the swells of […]
‘ADHD kids are pretty amazing! They have a special way of thinking that’s different from their neurotypical friends, which can sometimes make them feel like they don’t fit in. But don’t worry; with the right support from family, friends and peers, ADHD kids can do incredible things!‘ – Chrissie Davies Love ME, Love my ADHDÂ encourages […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Michelle Wanasundera! It is with great delight to be joined by the delightful author, Michelle Wanasundera, sharing her latest, heartfelt picture book, Ella and Star. A sensitive story touching on sensory processing needs, this tale is also full of adventure, friendships and adapting to change. When Bonny’s best friend moves away, […]
We’re thrilled to have this bubbly author skate by to share and celebrate the joy of her latest release! Sparkly, colourful, energetic and empowering – Easy Peasy is a fun and playful picture book with valuable themes of independence, perseverance and trusting in the support of family members. Ky Garvey, together with illustrator Amy Calautti, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Claire Thompson! It is such a pleasure to welcome a star in the making – the delightful children’s author, Claire Thompson! Claire’s debut picture book is about to be handed out into the world, and it’s sure to fill many hearts and minds to the brim! Lily The Inventor is a […]
The vibrant and valuable picture book, Love Me, Love My ADHD, relays an important message. Through a combined fun and factual narrative, siblings Tully and Clancy share their typical day navigating and celebrating their ADHD. Infused with the energy of child behaviour expert and author, Chrissie Davies, and the colourful liveliness from illustrator and designer […]
We’re delighted to welcome Amanda Lieber to talk about her beautiful, heart-rending new picture book, My Giant Sea Shell. A touching and sensitive topic of sadness and depression is delicately brought to the shore with Amanda’s playful narrative as seen from the child’s perspective. Twirling and laughing, acting like pirates dripping with jewels, until one […]
