‘Why I Love’ Series

‘Why I love my Mum, my Dad, my Grandma and my Grandpa’ written by Alison Reynolds, is a fun and delightful collection of short stories about what our parents and grandparents are not so good at and what they are great at and of course, why we love them.
Published by The Five Mile Press release date March 2011.

 

Samuel's Kisses

'Samuel’s Kisses' written by Karen Collum follows one toddler on an ordinary shopping expedition with his mum.  Through the gentle touch of a kiss, strangers are transformed, impatience forgotten and joy rediscovered. Aimed at the 2-5 year-old market, Samuel’s Kisses is bound to leave every reader with an overwhelming case of warm fuzzies.
Published by New Frontier Publishing released November 2010.

 

Totally Twins Series - Musical Mayhem 

‘Totally Twins’ written by Aleesah Darlison is a humorous tale about identical twins, Persephone (she’s the sensible one) and Portia (she’s the messy one) Pinchgut. Perse and Portia live with their wacky mum, Skye, who is a yoga teacher and laughter therapist. Though the girls look the same on the outside, they’re very different on the inside. This often leads to problems! Persephone begins writing her own personal SECRET diary. She is horrified when she has to audition for the school musical and takes comfort in writing down her most SECRET thoughts. The Heartfield Heights musical extravaganza soon launches into full swing much to Persephone’s dismay and her sister Portia’s jubilation. The first book in a fabulous new series all about Persephone Pinchgut and her innermost SECRETS. The Totally Twins series is ideal for girl’s aged 9 plus and includes a cast of funny and unique characters. The books are written in diary format, and the twins' adventures are recorded by Persephone.
Published by New Frontier Publishing released September 2010.

 

Totally Twins Series - Model Mania

Model Mania is the second book in the popular ‘Totally Twins’ series written by Aleesah Darlison. Portia hatches a plan to become a famous model. To do it properly Portia has to awaken her ‘inner princess’. Persephone thinks she is DELUSIONAL. Things do not go exactly to plan. Persephone shares all the comings and goings of the rich and not so famous in her FABULOUS DIARY.
Published by New Frontier Publishing released November 2010.

 

Maybe Because

‘Maybe because’ written by Aimee Garcia-Tice is a beautiful picture book about adoption. The book looks at adoption through the eyes of its main character, ‘the best boy in the whole wide world’, who happily explains the positive and quirky reasons which he believes are why he is so loved and wanted. The official launch in Sydney will be during November 2010, National Adoption Awareness Month. Two more books featuring ‘the best boy in the whole wide world’ and 'the best girl in the whole wide world' are scheduled for 2011.
Published by Bacon and Eggs Media released November 2010.

 

Row, row, row your boat, what can you see?

"Row, row, row your boat" is the adventures of a boy and his father who head out for a merry paddle down the stream. Looking through his spyglass, what does he see and who does he meet along the way? Children will enjoy this lift-the-flap book, finding all the different animals along the way, but be aware, there is one animal they don’t want to join them in the boat! Will the little boy and his father make it safely to land with his row boat full of friendly animals?
Published by New Frontier Publishing released October 2010.

 

Lighthouse Lucy

Lucy, the lighthouse keeper, likes a quiet life. Unexpected visitors arrive and her life becomes noisy. When a storm blows in, will Lucy be glad she’s not on her own?
Published by Blake Education released February 2010.