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NORMAN, Emily

Dec 19, 2023 | *Featured books, Animals \ pets, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, Queensland, Western Australia

Emily Norman self-published author Lily Longnose book cover
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ISBN 978-1-923088-39-9
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Lily Longnose

Finds a home

A greyhound puppy is imprisoned by the racing industry. She dreams of having a safe home and a family. After losing every race, her future becomes unclear.

Fortunately, she soon discovers kindness and love, and before long she meets her forever family. She is even given a new name!

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About the Author

First-time author, Emily, is a creative and passionate dog mum, who advocates to end greyhound racing. Emily lives in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband, Jakeb. Her weekends involve taking Lily down to the local markets, sewing new outfits or relaxing in her garden with the family. Throughout her career working with children and young people in not-for profit organisations, she has seen the importance of educating and nurturing the next generation. Emily hopes that Lily’s book will play a role in changing public opinion and educating the next generation about the cruelties faced by greyhounds.

SAVUNDRA, Vanessa

Dec 19, 2023 | *Featured books, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923088-68-9
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Baby Star

Baby Star is a book about babies for babies.

Written by a mother, educator and storyteller – and illustrated by her children – this high contrast baby book will stimulate, encourage and inspire babies’ early social, emotional and cognitive development.

Baby Star is a special book for the baby who plays a starring role in your life.

PHELPS, Renata and Abi Andrews

Dec 15, 2023 | *Featured books, Animals \ pets, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, Environment, New South Wales

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ISBN 978-1-923088-88-7
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If We Care We Can

A Story of How One Glider Helped Save a Forest

Acacia, a tiny Squirrel Glider, is rescued, raised and released by wildlife carers. When she learns that her new forest home is about to be logged, Acacia plans to save the forest by collaborating with the other animals and humans alike.

This story is uniquely illustrated through a series of collages, melding photos, drawings, scanned flora and other artefacts contributed by more than 25 artists and photographers. ‘If We Care We Can’ is part of a collaborative community effort to save Bungabbee Forest on the North Coast of NSW, Australia.

Contributor list

Talia Balzan – Humans, Man, Crowd scene

Melanie Barsony – Masked Owl

Claire Chatfield – Potoroos

Donna Crotty – Goanna , Banksia and photos of burnt forests.

Beki Davies – Python and Banksia

Peter Derrett – Studio photography

Talia Balzan – Humans, Man, Crowd scene of flowers and foliage from Bungabbee

Alice Deschilder – Flying Foxes

Emily Donohoe – Green Tree Frog – Pobblebonk Frog – Lyrebird, White Cockatoo

Amanda Doran – Antechinus, Birdwing Butterfly, Goanna, Pademelon, Nest Box, Psyllids and Lerps

Emmeline Eastwell – Squirrel Glider Family, Glider on Banksia, Glider Juvenile

Layla Flame – Feathertail Glider, Yellow footed Antechinus and Shorter Rainforest Ground-Beetle

Tamara Fogarty – Marbled Frogmouth

Gwendolyn Gray – Kookaburra and Rosella Flower

Kristy Hampson – Brushtail Possum

Natalie Herington – King Parrot and Lorikeet, Kookaburra, Magpie , Koalas, Wrens, Night sky

Phil Jarman – Photos of Bungabbee

Henrietta Mooney – Echidna and Forest Redgum tree – Forest Redgum foliage and flower – Yellow-bellied Gliders

Kerry Negus – Microbats in Hollow, Little Bentwing Bat – Habitat Tree and Trees with Hollows

Rachel Pierssene – Glossy-black Cockatoo, Glossy-black Cockatoo Pair

Dailan Pugh – Quoll

Oral Roberts – Goanna, Glider

Jennifer Unwin – Photos of Bungabbee

Rose Wadsworth – Eucalypt Flowers

Kim Warren – Sugar Glider and Little Lorikeet

PAGLIA, Alexia

Oct 12, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Animals \ pets, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, Education, Health & wellbeing, New South Wales

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ISBN 978-1-923088-69-6
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My Strong Heart

Step into the exciting world of medicine and health with Dr Zig Zaccy Zoo, and scientists Luca, and Lex!

Get ready to put on your lab coat and safety goggles as you learn all about how your heart beats, pumps blood, and keeps you healthy. So, come along and join the fun!

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About the Author

Alexia is a passionate medical researcher who champions equitable knowledge and healthcare access. She has experience in clinical trials, paediatric psych-neuro oncology research, scientific communications as well as education.

Alexia’s mission is to advance health literacy and pioneer inclusive science initiatives, levering her children’s book as a catalyst for driving a better health future. Alexia loves to teach, and through the magic of storytelling hopes to inspire young minds to channel their innate curiosity and embrace the wonders of knowledge.

Testimonials

“My Strong Heart is a fun, fact-filled book for kids to learn about heart health and the importance of looking after themselves. It’s perfect for encouraging kids to know more about science too.”

SOPHIE SCOTT
Former medical reporter ABC,
Assoc Prof (Adjunct), The University of Notre Dame

“This well-timed and well-illustrated book directed to the younger generation is an excellent introduction to the fascinating world of the heart.”

DR HENRY PAOLONI
Physician, Cardiologist

LERAY, Jennifer

Sep 26, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Animals \ pets, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922890-82-5
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A Kind Lady in Africa

An egg donation story

Not all families are made the same way.

In fact, some families come about with a little help from the kindness of others.

Some involve adventures and travels all over the World.

Some need a little help from people like Mario the Magician and the kind lady in Africa.

This is a story of hope and love and kindness.

This is the story of you.