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1 y separately published work icon Nobody Likes Monday Kelly Lee , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2024 27392075 2024 single work picture book children's 'It’s pretty tough being Monday – you’re not named after a god like Thursday, and you’re certainly not a two-day party like Saturday and Sunday. Instead, you’re the start of the week, when people have to wake up early and head back to school and work. Monday even has a pile of complaint letters to prove that nobody likes her. Nobody Likes Monday is a story about the impact of people’s perceptions of ourselves, and the fact that we all have value; we just need to learn to see it.' 

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Easy Peasy Ky Garvey , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2023 27392180 2023 single work picture book children's

'A fun, engaging story, perfect for children learning how to do something for the first time.

'Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has just received her first pair of roller skates as a present from her dad. She’s convinced it will be easy peasy to learn how to roller skate and dismisses her dad when he offers to help her. But after a few tumbles, Ruby realizes it isn’t as easy as she thinks and she might need her dad’s help after all.

'Author Ky Garvey was initially inspired by her son, who as a little boy loved his skateboard so much that he took it to bed with him every night like a teddy bear. But as she began to write, she remembered the joy of roller skating with her dad at the local rink every Saturday morning. As Ky puts it, ‘It was treasured time together and I wanted to reflect that relationship in my book.’

'Easy Peasy will delight skating-mad girls and patient parents while providing a lesson in independence and perseverance. And the hilarious, relatable illustrations by Amy Calautti add an extra dash of shiny, sparkly fun!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Savvy Santa Nikki Franc , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2022 25423702 2022 single work picture book children's

'One, two, three, away, tally ho!’
Cried Santa with glee as the crew left the snow.
Flying along feeling confidence grow,
Oblivious of all the chaos to flow.
Is anyone out there to help them tonight?
Can Christmas be saved from this almighty fright?

'Will Santa use his savvy to overcome adversity? Buckle up and come
along for the ride of Santa and his reindeers’ life!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucky's Horse Shoes Kathy Creamer , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Wollombi : Exisle Publishing , 2022 24843924 2022 single work picture book children's

'A highly entertaining and amusing story is bound to be a favourite among young readers and adults alike, particularly those who are familiar with race-day fashions and the pros and cons of high-heel shoes.

'Captivated by the glamour of elegant hats and highheeled shoes, a spirited racehorse named Lucky, who is the fastest horse in the stable, becomes determined to emulate race-day fashion in the quest to win the cup, only to discover that the best shoes to wear in order to win the race are her own lucky horse shoes—an amusing and light-hearted story of the pros and cons of impractical footwear.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon One Book Was All It Took Wenda Shurety , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2022 24098319 2022 single work picture book children's

'Find out how reading just one book can lead to a brand-new library in this lively chain-reaction story about actions and their consequences – however unintended they may be!

'Violet has searched her room high and low, but just can’t find a book she hasn’t read before. She wishes her town had a library; a magical place full of adventure where she would never run out of stories to discover. But alas, on this particular rainy day, the only unfamiliar book she can find is the one propping up the kitchen table. Dad won’t miss it, right?…

'With a CLATTER and a CRASH, Violet’s actions set in motion an unstoppable chain of events that soon has the whole town in chaos! Young readers will delight at the playful, colourful illustrations, while learning an important lesson about how actions lead to consequences. The story also introduces children to the wonder of libraries, while highlighting their vital role in fostering literacy.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Peanut Kathy Creamer , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Armidale : Little Pink Dog Books , 2022 23686588 2022 single work picture book children's

'A humorous jungle adventure about a troop of mischievous monkeys who while helping a lost and rather noisy baby elephant named Peanut, to find his mamma, discover that elephants can climb up trees. Even more surprising, they discover that enormous hungry crocodiles can shimmy up a tree even faster than a baby elephant. The monkeys reunite a very emotional Peanut with his joyous mamma and the elephant herd, while a terrified crocodile wonders how on earth he's ever going to get down from the rather tall tree he's just climbed up.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Looking After Grandma Teena Raffa-Mulligan , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Perth : Serenity Press , 2021 23604351 2021 single work picture book children's

'Once Grandma knew so much. Now she finds most things a puzzle. Even her granddaughter's name has become a guessing game.

'As her grandmother seems to be going backwards, a young girl remembers all the treasured times they have spent together.

'Although Grandma is different now, their love for each other has not changed. They can still connect in special ways, making new memories for her granddaughter to carry forwards.

'Grandma's days of looking after others may be over, but there is someone who will look after her.

'A warm-hearted story of family love and connection.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon I Have a Magic Ball Nisrine El-Choueifati , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2021 23204480 2021 single work picture book children's

‘Grab a ball that’s boring, find a ball that’s plain, please grab a ball so you can play this game ...’

'With its beautiful illustrations, descriptive language and clever use of rhyme, children will be invited to imagine, interact and engage with the magic ball as it transforms from page to page.

'This book encourages interaction, so grab a ball, say the magic words and pass the ball as you turn each page to watch it turn to something strange.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Iris Kassandra Papuga , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2021 21267014 2021 single work picture book children's

'Iris doesn’t look like anyone in her family. She really wants to blend in with the rest of the herd. But for a bright purple alpaca, it’s not that easy. Will Iris discover the ultimate disguise for blending in? Or will she discover that some things are more important than looking like everyone else?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Turning Cartwheels Amy Adeney , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2021 20969405 2021 single work picture book children's

'Emma is desperate to join queen bee Carly’s Cartwheel Club. Week after week Emma lines up for a try-out, only to be told that she hasn’t made the cut. When Emma is finally accepted, she finds that Carly’s rules and requirements take all the joy out of cartwheeling, and being part of the gang isn’t as awesome as she expected.

'Turning Cartwheels cleverly explores the subtle, underhanded social bullying conducted by so-called ‘frenemies’ that is so often experienced by primary school-aged girls.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Hector and his Highland Dancers Anthony Sevil , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Armidale : Little Pink Dog Books , 2020 19688261 2020 single work picture book children's

'An Australian chicken breeder, a prized, yet failed show chicken. But the discovery of the chickens ability to dance leads to success in a very different arena to show judging.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Heart of Gold Alexandra Worth , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2020 18925100 2020 single work picture book children's 'Anna is a young girl enjoying life and trying to make the most of everything she loves to do in life although she tires very easily. Her mother becomes concerned of the unusual health symptoms Anna is showing and takes her to see a doctor for a check-up. By listening through a stethoscope, the doctor notices a heart murmur and at that point, everything comes to a standstill. A long, hard journey is about to begin for Anna and her family. A few days after the appointment, Anna goes to have an MRI scan referred by her doctor. She goes into a big tunnel where the MRI machine takes photos of her heart. Later that day, accompanied by her family, Anna visits a doctor specialising in the heart called a cardiologist. He delivers the news that her heart is not working properly, meaning that she will require an open heart surgery.

'After the consultation, Anna starts to think how the surgery is going to go about and what the surgeons will do to fix her heart. Her family tries to keep her as happy as possible. Finally it is the day of her open heart surgery. Anna is admitted to hospital and lays on a bed, where an anaesthetist puts a needle into her arm to make her go to sleep so she will not feel anything during the surgery. Anna is fast asleep not long after the needle and ready for her four-hour open heart surgery. Many noises occurred during the surgery and all the surgeons and nurses are very busy. On completion, the surgeons are very happy with how the surgery went and everyone claps and cheers.

'It is hard for Anna during the recovery stage, where there are days when she feels happy, and days when she feels sad. She makes many friends whilst in hospital including a girl named Hayley, who also had an open heart surgery. When Anna leaves hospital and starts to get back into her normal routine, she and everyone around her notice a massive difference in her energy levels. She is back doing everything she loves with a brand new heart. Anna and her family cannot be any happier.' 

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon When the Moon Is a Smile Teena Raffa-Mulligan , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Waratah West : Daisy Lane Publishing , 2019 16712129 2019 single work picture book children's

 '"Don't go, Daddy!" It's the plea that tugs at the heart of every loving father whose child no longer shares his everyday life due to a relationship breakdown. For a young child, accepting how things have changed once parents live apart can be difficult. When 'Daddy time' is occasional instead of constant, saying goodbye for now can be the hardest part of spending time together. In this gentle story about the special bond between a little girl and her father, the fun of sharing a day imagining everyday activities into extraordinary adventures turns to sadness when it is time for him to leave. Tears turn to acceptance with the promise that Daddy will soon return - and there is a special way to know when that will be.' (Publication summary)

 

1 y separately published work icon Mr Ming and the Mooncake Dragon Kathy Creamer , Amy Calautti (illustrator), Singapore Oxford : Oxford University Press , 1996 21136068 1996 single work picture book children's

'An enchanting family story about a shopkeeper and his preparations for the mid-autumn festival. Colourful lanterns are an important part of the celebrations, as are the mooncakes which Mr Ming sells in his shop. Everyone agrees that Mr Ming’s mooncakes are the most delicious they have ever tasted. They all want to know what the secret recipe is, but Mr Ming won’t tell them or even let them peep inside his kitchen. This was because he had another secret, a secret even bigger than his marvellous mooncake recipe. What can it be?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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