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1 y separately published work icon Clouds : Life's Big & Little Moments Angie Simpson , Alli Simpson , Lucy Fleming (illustrator), New York (City) : Aladdin Books , 2020 20094510 2020 single work picture book children's

'As she walks along a quiet beach, a mother looks to the sky and sees memories of her young daughter’s life forming in the clouds—from first steps to riding a bike to finding her own voice and path. Each remembrance brought to life is sweet and tender, and as the mother looks back fondly, she embraces and celebrates the passage of time.

'This story is a unique family collaboration, with Angie and Alli pulling inspiration from Cody’s music, and the book includes a download link to a version of the song “Clouds” sung by Cody and Brad Simpson, his father.

'Siblings and world-renowned entertainers Cody, Alli, and Tom Simpson have always recognized the importance and meaning of family, thanks in large part to the support of their parents, Angie and Brad. Even as their accomplishments take them around the world, the ties between them are unbreakable and enduring.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Where the Dragons Live Serena Geddes , Serena Geddes (illustrator), New York (City) : Aladdin Books , 2020 19908111 2020 single work picture book children's 'When Rasmus bid his best friend Rosie goodbye to journey to the Island of Dragons, he wasn’t sure what to expect—he’s never met another dragon before! Upon his arrival to the island, he finds the other dragons to be fierce, feisty, and a little mean. They point out how gentle Rasmus and his small wings don’t fit in with the rest of them. Will Rasmus ever be a real dragon?

'Luckily, Rosie travels to the island, and helps her dear friend discover that being his own true self is what really matters in friendship and dragonhood.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Bold Tales for Brave-hearted Boys Susannah McFarlane , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 16867262 2019 selected work children's fiction fantasy

'Kind is the new brave! In this companion to her bestselling Fairytales for Feisty Girls, renowned kid hero and feisty author Susannah McFarlane presents an illustrated collection of 'tilted' fairytales featuring kind boys with big hearts.

'Bold: typically describes one who is willing to take risks; who is brave in heart as well as deed.

'Boys can be pretty handy at dragon-felling and tower-climbing, but there is so much more to them than brawn and bravado: they have a lot to say and feel as well, as these tilted tales will tell…

'Cheer along as the sometimes unexpected heroes in these retellings of Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, The Emperor's New Clothes and Prince Leo and the Sleeping Princess create their own happily ever afters in this beautiful and emboldening bedtime book.

'A glorious treasury for young boys - and girls - featuring artwork from four leading Australian illustrators: Simon Howe, Matt Huynh, Louie Joyce and Brenton McKenna.' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon Fairytales for Feisty Girls Susannah McFarlane , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 14072218 2018 selected work short story

'The renowned girl hero and feisty author presents an illustrated collection of 'tilted' fairy tales featuring girls with smarts.

'Feisty: typically one who is relatively small, lively, determined and courageous. Girls can rescue themselves—just watch Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Thumbelina create their own happily-ever-afters in this beautiful and emboldening bedtime book. A glorious treasury for young girls—and boys—featuring artwork from four leading Australian illustrators: Beth Norling, Claire Robertson, Lucinda Gifford and Sher Rill Ng.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Rosie and Rasmus Serena Geddes , Serena Geddes (illustrator), New York (City) : Aladdin Books , 2019 19908193 2019 single work picture book children's 'Every day, Rosie waits and watches as children play together, laugh and share stories, hoping she can join in the fun and make a new friend. But every day her wish never comes true.

'Every day, Rasmus sits in his tree and waits and watches as birds dance in the sky, wishing he could fly just like them. But every day his wish never comes true.

'Then one day, Rosie and Rasmus meet and girl and dragon are lonely no more. They become the best of friends, playing together, laughing, sharing stories…and Rosie even helps Rasmus learn to fly! But when Rasmus finds his wings, he knows he must also find his fate. Two best friends say goodbye, as Rasmus flies away.

'But then…a lonely girl watches and waits as children play together, laugh and share stories, hoping she can join in the fun and make a new friend. And today, when Rosie brings her a flower, she does.

'Serena Geddess’s enchanting tale is sure to make readers believe in the transformative power of love, friendship, and faith.' (Publication summary)
2 1 y separately published work icon Project Best Friend Chrissie Perry , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2015 8223688 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Penelope Kingston wants to be perfect. And most of the time she is good, sensible and calm. But nobody is perfect, and sometimes Penelope is bossy, angry and frustrated. It's like - and this is very weird - there are two Penelopes inside her. She is never quite sure who is going to be stronger on any given day. There's one part of Penelope's life that is definitely not perfect: she doesn't have a best friend. It was absolutely time that Penelope got a best friend of her own. It makes Penelope very anxious whenever they have to get into pairs at school. Everyone knows that being partners with the teacher means you are the odd one out. Penelope hopes that the new girl at school might be the one. But it's not easy finding a best friend, and it's not easy trying to be perfect. Sometimes, the best idea is to forget to try!' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon Eliza Boom's Diary : My Fizz-Tastic Investigation Emily Gale , London : Buster Books , 2014 16369788 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Junior spy/inventor extraordinaire, Eliza Boom, is back with a BLAST (well, more of a FIZZ actually), as she finds herself on a fizz-tastic adventure to reveal the truth about her suspicious next-door neighbour, Mrs McNice and her mysterious, humming, 'fizz-buzzing' house. Will Eliza's inventing super-skills have enough fizz to save the day? Stuffed with silliness and mayhem, doodles and disasters – this book is perfect for engaging young readers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
5 y separately published work icon Eliza Boom's Diary : My Explosive Adventure Emily Gale , London : Buster Books , 2014 16369597 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Eliza Boom is having a blast. With her best friend (well, dog) Einstein, she's on a mission to catch a spy – and banish the class bully while she's at it. All in a day's work for Eliza Boom, assistant inventor … and wanna-be junior spy. With silliness and mayhem, doodles and disasters – this book is perfect for engaging younger readers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon A Pig Tale Olivia Newton-John , Brian Seth Hurst , New York (City) : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1993 Z1180578 1993 single work picture book children's
5 2 y separately published work icon Hattie and the Fox Mem Fox , Patricia Mullins (illustrator), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1986 Z831055 1986 single work picture book children's 'Hattie the Hen spots danger. "I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!" cries Hattie. But nobody is listening. The goose and the pig and the sheep and the horse and the cow don't seem to care. That is, until they realise that Hattie is right.' (Source: Amazon Books)
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