New picture book for Sophie Masson

Congrats to the prolific Sophie Masson on the publication of

Once Upon an ABC

Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

Published by Little Hare, in hardback

For ages 3 - 10

Once Upon an ABC is a romp through the alphabet and the world of folk tales! Sophie's lively verse gathers together a dazzling range of folklore, made vividly contemporary by Christopher's striking artwork.

This is Sophie's first original picture book (as opposed to a retelling) and Christopher's very first book!

What a great way to learn the alphabet - congrats again Sophie!

New Picture Book for Marjorie Crosby-Fairall and Phillip Gwynne

Congrats to Marjorie and Phillip on the publication of

Brothers from a Different Mother

Published in hardback by Penguin Random House Australia.
ISBN 978 0 670 07848 6 (hardback)

Tapir lives in the jungle.
Pig lives in the village.
But when they meet at the waterhole,
they discover they are the same in so many ways.
They might even be brother from a different mother!

From a master storyteller comes this heartfelt story of friendship ... and seeing past out differences.

New junior novel for Jo Sandhu

Congrats to Jo Sandhu on the publication of

Tarin of the Mammoths:  The Exile

Published by Penguin Random House, in paperback

for ages 8 - 12.

Twelve year old Tarin is small and weak, and often regarded as a burden on Mammoth Clan. But when he ruins an important hunt, he must make a perilous journey across rivers, mountains and frozen tundra to save them all.

Sounds exciting - congrats again Jo!