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Author Talk - With Maureen Eppen

Tell us about yourself: Family, friends, reading and writing are what I love most in life. I am the wife of a builder and golf tragic,...

Fergus The Farting Dragon

Fergus The Farting Dragon is a giggle-icious story that celebrates difference, written by Monique Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica...

Interview With An Illustrator - Veronica Rooke

Veronica has been called a wacky artist. And she’s happy with that. Based in Perth, she has drawn everything from loving families to...

Aśka

Aśka is an "illustrator, scientist, and adventurer," living and creating in Perth, Western Australia. "I am curious about the wonderfully...

Beverley Edge

Beverley Edge is an experienced illustrator who creates many charming characters, predominantly for children’s books and greeting cards....

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob is a super fun science communication project aiming to provide a free and exciting resource for...

Jack Feels Big!

Jack Feels Big is a brilliant collection of short illustrated stories that help kids learn how to express their emotions. “Having the...

S is for Science

"The completely partially scientifically accurate alphabet book for the children of science and cartoon dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere." -

Phil! The Kraken

In this endearing children's picture book by Adrienne Body, we meet a cheeky kraken named Phil. The story is full of fun and imagination,...

The Goodbye Chair

‘The Goodbye Chair’ is a heart warming family picture book written by Josephine Carson-Barr. In this gorgeous story, a young kiwi lad is dr

"I Am An Artist" Picture Book

I Am An Artist is a fantastic picture book by award winning author/illustrator, Nikki Slade Robinson. This labour of love is all about...

Adrienne Body

Adrienne Body is an author and illustrator of children's picture books. "Her books are wonderfully illustrated and gloriously funny." -...

Nikki Slade Robinson

Nikki Slade Robinson is an award-winning author/illustrator. She has worked with many publishers, and illustrates both her own stories...

Ruth Symonds

Ruth Symonds is a talented illustrator based in Perth, WA (and the artist behind The Itchy Kraken's swashbuckling logo). Ruth mostly...