AustLit

'An evocative and beautiful bedtime picture book that distils the essence of summer at the beach—skin sticky with salt, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.

'This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer.

'Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few well chosen images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day, with beach treasures under the pillow, the sound of the waves and the salty smell of the sea.

'Hilary Jean Tapper’s warm watercolour and ink illustrations bring to vivid life a quintessential childhood experience.' (Publication summary)

'It might not be how you imagined . . . at first.

Find a you-shaped space.

Let yourself!

'Another warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little and big moments, What to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do focuses on situations outside a child's home and domestic realm where they might feel unsure. It's another gentle exploration of empathy, courage and confidence from award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and with beautiful, heartwarming illustrations by Hilary Jean Tapper.' (Publication summary)

'From the award-winning author of All the Ways to Be Smart, comes a warm and whimsical guide to negotiating new experiences and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.

'I'm not brave enough today. Maybe next time.
You're hurting my feelings right now.
Want to join in?

'A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.

'From award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and exciting new illustrator, Hilary Jean Tapper.' (Publication summary)

'Freddy is certainly not a Teddy, but that won't stop him from being the star of the Teddy Bears' Picnic in this inspiring story about inclusion, friendship and staying true to yourself.

'Freddy is Jonah's favourite stuffed toy, but no one knows quite what Freddy is - a funky duck, a peculiar platypus, a punk rock penguin? When Jonah's teacher announces that they're going to have a Teddy Bears' Picnic, it seems that if Jonah wants to take Freddy, Freddy will have to go in disguise!

'Jonah and Freddy try all of their best Teddy Bear disguises, but nothing can quite cover up the fact that Freddy is a little different. What should Jonah do? He loves Freddy, but should he still take Freddy to the picnic if he doesn't look like all the other teddies?'

'Find out what happens when Jonah stands up for himself and for his beloved Freddy in a heart-warming story that will resonate with any child who has ever felt like they're a little different. A celebration of inclusivity and being kind to others, Freddy the Not-Teddy will inspire young readers to express themselves just as they are!'  (Publication summary)