George and Ghost
( To be released November 2010)
Publisher: Hodder Childrens Books (UK)
Illustrator: Cassia Thomas
A story of friendship and discovery.
Puggle
 Publisher: Working Title Press
Illustrator: Andrew Plant
When Puggle the baby echidna is found in his mother’s pouch on the side of the road, he is taken to a tall house on a hill to live with lots of other rescued bush animals. Little by little, Puggle thrives and grows, until the day comes for him to return to the wild.
Reviews:
Aussie Reviews
Dale Harcombe
Trevor Cairney
Mummies Are Amazing
Mums aren’t for cleaning, tidying and shopping. Mummies are simply amazing!
Mums are carers, nurturers, nurses, cooks, artists, listeners, clappers, finders of lost things and defenders from monsters in the night. A celebration of all Mumminess from a mummy who tries her best...even if it’s all slightly chaotic.
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The Reading Stack
The Bendigo Weekly
Magpies Vol. 24 No. 2 May 2009
Dad dies
Publisher: Lothian Books (an imprint of Hachette Livre)
Grandma, Mummy and even Charlotte all have their own ideas about what Daddies are for...but Daddies are for WILD THINGS!
An anarchic look at the wild things that Daddies do...from pillow fights, to mud flinging and walking the plank. Full of action and fun...great to read aloud, with a Daddy or anyone else who likes to be WILD.
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Queensland Library Services ; DETA (with permission)
With delightful energy and humour, this book explores the many different duties of a father in the family setting. Told from the perspective of a child, the playful and active role a father can play is a significant focus. A useful book to explore family member roles and responsibilities as well as stereotyping of these roles.
Although Mum thinks daddies are for washing dishes, and Grandma thinks they’re for changing light bulbs, this little boy thinks daddies are for ‘wild things’. Across the pages, Daddy is depicted partaking in all manner of active fun and mischief, including flying in spaceships, walking the plank, chasing and cuddling. Webster combines both watercolour and pastels in his artwork, creating detailed and vibrant illustrations. These beautifully capture the delights of creative play as well the emotion and mayhem of the father-child interactions. The text font and placement is highly complementary to the story’s tempo and, combined with the illustrations, invites whole-class engagement.
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Also reviewed Melbourne’s Child September 2008, New Idea August 2008 Brisbane Courier Mail 18th October 2008.
The Music Tree
Illustrator: Adele Jaunn
CBCA Notable Book 2007(Early Childhood)
Liam loved to hit things in the garden with a stick. He hit the pot plants, he hit the barbeque, and he hit the garden shed. When he hits the window his mother decides to take action. She hangs an assortment of noisy items in their tree which Liam can hit to his heart’s content.
Then late one hot, sweltering night, the music tree calls to Liam…..
This is a story for everyone who loves to hit things with sticks and make loud noises; who believes that there is still sometimes magic in the world and that noises can sometimes become music.
Reviewed: Reading Time Vol 50 No 4, 2006
My Grandad Marches On Anzac Day
Illustrator: Ben Johnson
This is a simple and at times poetic look at Anzac Day through the eyes of a little girl. It explains about the day and its significance in terms that a young child can understand. It is a gentle and moving story about families and the importance of sharing memories.
I sit on Daddy’s shoulder’s.
It’s a very long wait.
But my grandad will come.
My Grandad marches on Anzac day.
Reviewed :Magpies - Vol. 21 No. 2 May 2006 p.32
ABC Review by Ella
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Publisher: Lothian Books 
Publisher: Lothian Books 
Publisher: Lothian Books