SIM, Lynnette

Nov 16, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration

ISBN 978-1-922722-19-5
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Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney

Whoosh…
Blue Breaks Free!
Where will Blue go?
What will Blue bump into?
Follow Blue to discover Sydney

About the Author

Lynnette Sim is the author of children’s picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’. She writes for the very young children with the focus of introducing them to the beauty of words, places, and people. Her writing style is simple, fun, and positive.

The love for children picture books began since Lynnette’s parents introduced picture books into her life. Those picture books led her to appreciate the beauty of words and the craft of storytelling. Naturally, she loves to read and tell stories. However, writing picture books is a journey that she does not envisage.

During her travels with her son, she is always on the lookout for picture books that she can bring home, to relish the memories of places that they have explored. She found some stunning picture books in Europe which inspired her to create a picture book for her home city, Sydney.

Lynnette undertook studies in the art of story writing and completed a picture book writing course with the Australian Writers Centre. Her debut picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’ is her way of storytelling that culminates her love for beauty found in words, places, and people.

Lynnette lives in the scenic harbour city of Sydney, Australia, with her husband and son.

To find out more about Lynnette and the new hardcover version of “Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’; please visit www.lynnettesim.com

TELFORD, Kristy

Oct 19, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Health & Wellbeing, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-922629-47-0
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Annabel’s Mum

Based on the real journey of a young mother diagnosed with cancer during the pregnancy of her second child. This story highlights the feelings of change and uncertainty from the perspective of Annabel – just a toddler at the time of her Mum’s diagnosis. However, it also celebrates the excitement and gift of new life and pays homage to memories of the people we love.

This book may help a child to understand that although many changes occur when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the child is still important; the child remains safe, loved, and will forever be connected to their loved one.

Annabel’s Mum is aimed at families with young children, aged 2-8, but can be enjoyed and appreciated by all ages. It is an excellent resource for primary schools to use in social and emotional wellbeing programs such as ‘Seasons for Growth‘ (by Good Grief) as children explore the topics of change, loss, and grief.

Radio NOVA919

Jan 18, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Children's Books, Comedy \ Humour Fiction, Design, FRONT PAGE - appear large, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-922722-40-9
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Herbert the Dancing Horse

Herbert the Dancing Horse’s school talent show is coming up and he’s sad because he doesn’t have a special talent like the rest of his friends.

Join Herbert on his journey as he discovers everyone is unique and special in their own way.

“I’ve never read this book”
Andy Lee

“Send me the book!”
Zoe Foster Blake

“It sounds intriguing… but I’ll get my lawyers onto it”
Shaun Micallef

About the Authors

Ben was a dairy farmer in Two Wells and Liam is a Golden Grove born, uni drop out and fried chicken enthusiast. Ben & Liam are MADE for Adelaide! Join them up early, from 6am Monday to Friday on Nova 919 (or catch up on the weekly podcast!) and share your stories, hear the latest about God’s country (South Aus) and beyond!

Well what a journey that was hay (that’s a horse joke)! We hope you enjoyed it and who knows, maybe it won’t be Herbert’s last. We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped make this book a reality and to everyone that’s picked it up and given it a read (yeah, that’s YOU!!).

Love, Ben & Liam

BALKIN, Luke

Jan 13, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Children's Books, Melbourne, Painting & Illustration, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922337-90-0 PAPERBACK

Scout & Charlie’s Adventure

Help Scout and Charlie find wild animals on their adventure.

Can you spot the animals before Scout and Charlie do?

KNIGHT, Connie – Fairy Series

Nov 19, 2020 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration, Victoria

Fairy Colors by self-published author Connie Knight

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Book 1
ISBN 978-1-922527-18-9
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Fairy Colours

This book has 12 colourful fairies.

With it’s rhyming storyline, children will be captivated with their colours and playful personalities of each fairy. For all ages up to 10 years, Fairy Colours sparks imagination and creativity with each colour.

Fairy Places by self-published author Connie Knight

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Book 2
ISBN 978-1-922527-35-6
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Fairy Places

Fairy Places is about a journey on a dragon that a group of fairies take to visit eight unknown forests to explore. Bursting with colour and rhyming pages, children will be swept away by these magical places as they too experience this journey. For all ages up to 10 years.

Fairy Faces by self-published author Connie Knight

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Book 3
ISBN 978-1-922527-91-2
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Fairy Faces

Rhyming with spectacular colour, Fairy Faces captures the characters and personalities of Twelve fascinating Fairies. For all children up to ten years of age.

Fairy Fun by self-published author Connie Knight

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Book 4
ISBN 978-0-6451513-2-9
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Fairy Fun

Fairy Fun is about a group of fairies out for a playful day, filled with games and activities for the fairies to enjoy. Lots of colour and rhyming words with loads of fun. For all ages up to 10 years.

Connie Knight self-published author of 'Tic Tac and Jackson the Cat'

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About the Author

Connie Knight started writing Children’s books 25 years ago when she was a single mum with three very young daughters Olimpia, Candice and Sabrina.

Watching her girls play and listening to their imagination inspired her to write 7 childrens books that the girls loved. Twenty-five years later Connie has started to write again back to creating fun short stories that rhyme and bring joy and learning for children.