There’s two great new reviews for Sophie Masson and Laura Wood’s fabulous chapter book, Sabina and the Cats of Rome, which we published in October. One review is by Susanne Gervay, in Reading Time, and you can read it all here. The other is by Fran Knight in Magpies Magazine, and you can see it ..read more

There are two fabulous new reviews of Sophie Masson and Laura Wood’s fabulous little chapterbook, Sabina and the Cats of Rome, in Kids Book Review and Read Plus. Here are extracts from the reviews: In a simple chapter book, Sophie Masson has created a captivating story set in Ancient Rome. It is exciting and action-packed ..read more

It’s the official publication day for Sabina and the Cats of Rome, our latest title for young readers! Written by Sophie Masson and illustrated by Laura Wood, it’s a fun light fantasy adventure for readers 7-9 years old, set in Ancient Rome, with lively illustrations and action-packed scenes. Congratulations to Sophie and Laura on a ..read more

Lorena has created some wonderful activities for readers of Leaf Letters, which she’s made available for free download on her website. Have fun with Morse codes, anagrams and treasure hunts! You can access and download the activities here. You can also download great Teachers’ Notes here ..read more

In its very first week of publication, two lovely new reviews have appeared for Lorena Carrington’s gorgeous Leaf Letters. One’s in Read Plus; the other in Reading Time. Here are extracts from the reviews: Leaf Letters is a small book, but a thoughtful and evocative one, with pathways to uncover codes and secrets….. Written and illustrated by Lorena Carrington, this interactive story for young readers told in words and pictures, has coded messages to decipher the mysteries. ‘Warning. Answers ahead.’ These words are at the back of the book, so there are answers if you can’t find them. I co ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that today is the publication day for Lorena Carrington’s gorgeous illustrated junior novel, Leaf Letters! This is the first novel Lorena has both written and illustrated for young readers and we are proud to be publishing this unique, beautiful book by one of Australia’s most original and gifted creators. We know readers are going to love it as much as we do, and in fact, already there have been two lovely advance reviews of the book, see here and here. And after the lovely pic of Lorena with her book, below, you can also see a young reader very much absorbed in it ..read more

Leaf Letters, author-illustrator Lorena Carrington’s first junior novel, is a gorgeous treat of a book which includes a fabulous story, wonderful photographs and illustrations, puzzles to work out and codes to crack. In anticipation of the book’s publication on Monday, and its launch on Wednesday, Lorena’s made this great little video introducing Leaf Letters, reading from and talking about it. Enjoy ..read more

Our new title, Lorena Carrington’s gorgeous junior novel, Leaf Letters, which she has both written and illustrated, will be out on July 1, and today we thought we’d give you a sneak peek at it out in the wild–literally! Photos are by Lorena. We’re very excited to be publishing this beautiful, unique book which we think many many readers will take to their hearts ..read more

We’re delighted to see, in Books +Publishing, a great advance review, by Erin Wamala, for Lorena Carrington’s gorgeous Leaf Letters, which we are publishing in July. Here’s a short extract: Lorena Carrington’s Leaf Letters is a delightful and warm novel for younger readers aged 7-9 who enjoyed Peter Carnavas’ the Elephant. Using text, illustrations and photographs makes it a great confidence builder for newly independent readers, who will also enjoy the interactive element ..read more

It’s publication day today for our latest title, Lucy Newton Messy Magic, by Phoebe McArthur, available now in bookshops across Australia! Lucy Newton Messy Magic is the third title in the popular Lucy Newton chapterbook series, about a loveable little witch and her unusual friends, and we are absolutely delighted to bring another Lucy Newton adventure to young readers. Big congratulations to amazing author-illustrator Phoebe McArthur on another fabulous read! About the book: Lucy has to clean her room—without using magic. Only, every time Lucy returned from a well-earned break from cleaning ..read more