ISBN 978-1-923088-68-9
BOARDBOOK
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.
ISBN 978-1-923088-88-7
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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.
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
ISBN 978-1-923088-69-6
PAPERBACK
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!
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.
“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
ISBN 978-1-922890-82-5
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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.
ISBN 978-1-922957-96-2
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Derek is very hungry, but all he can find to eat is RUBBISH!
Join Derek and his friends on their mission to learn about the harmful effects of littering.
YOU CAN BE A WASTE WARRIOR TOO!
Debbie McNeill grew up in East Maitland in New South Wales. After studying teaching at the University of New England in Armidale, she worked as a primary school teacher. Her first teaching job was at a small school in Singleton.
Debbie is currently working as a teacher in a private school in Canberra with her husband and her fun-loving pug. Passionate about all things healthy and environmental, she has been inspired to be a waste warrior herself by teaching children about recycling.
For more information, visit her Instagram profile @derek_the_waste_warrior
Bridget Acreman believes that creating art makes her a better person. She adores making fun, bright, and happy illustrations that bring people joy!
Bridget grew up in Bundanoon NSW. Living only a short walk to the national park made her childhood full of outdoor adventure and nature appreciation which is a large inspiration for her work. Her stationery and gift brand Stray Leaves is named after her childhood home. Now based in the Central Coast NSW, she is constantly inspired by the beautiful bushland and ocean that surrounds her.
ISBN 978-1-922957-63-4
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Louie is a kind and curious dinosaur who is learning about the world with his friends and family.
Louie the Dinosaur – Learning to Share follows Louie and his cousin Heath while they learn about sharing and compromise through play.