No Quit!No Quit ©2022 Craig Lorek

Written by Craig Lorek

Henry Raye is a young boy who hates the cold. While most of his friends are outside enjoying winter, Henry is stuck inside. Bored, with nothing to do, Henry’s dad decides to sign Henry up for wrestling. Henry, like most young wrestlers, struggles at first and is bullied by a boy on his team named, Tanner Gates.

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Available online from Bookbaby and Amazon AU

Facing the WaveFacing the Wave

Written by Rebecca Marshallsay

Trying new things can be scary.
But, with a little push and a lot of paddling, even the biggest waves can be conquered.
A story about facing fears and how a few words of encouragement can change
someone’s day.

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Available from all good bookstores and online from Larrikin House


Silly Poems

Silly Poems Series of BooksWritten by Maggie Keefe

Two volumes of silly poems guaranteed to make you smile! ‘Day Dreaming‘ describes the perfect day, where a limo is waiting to take you to school, and mom has prepared Pop-Tarts for dinner. ‘One Little Voice‘ celebrates how one little voice can make a big difference.
Learn more about Day Dreaming
Learn more about One Little Voice

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Big Beach BBQ

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Written by Carly Taylor

A story celebrating the classic Australian beach holiday. With cricket, snags, and stacks of slang. It’s fair dinkum fun for the whole family! What can possibly go wrong?
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Available in hardback, paperback and big book formats. from Larrikin House and all good bookstores.


Tortoise’s HomeTortoise's Home written by Georgie Donaghey

Written by Georgie Donaghey

Tortoise’s home was cosy but small, and he was feeling quite cramped. ‘This just won’t do,’ he grumbled.

When Tortoise sets out to find something better, the only one who will help him is Fox. Can Fox be trusted, or has Tortoise risked losing more than his home?

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Published by CKT Publishing. eBook available from Booktopia.


Pretty Pages

Pretty Pages by Amit RachmanWritten by Amit Rachman

Pretty Pages is a library that is home to thousands of beautiful books with stunning covers. Little Ro gets bullied by the other books because his title is smudged, his cover is not as pretty as theirs, and he has never been read before by anyone! In fact, the first person to open him is a bully named Jade who only wants to make fun of him.
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Off to School in My Wheelie Chair

Off to School in My Wheelie ChairWritten by Charlene McIver

Getting to school on time can be tough for any kid. But when you’re in a wheelchair, it can be double the trouble.Roll with this spunky youngster as he navigates obstacles on his way to the classroom.
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Mute… Unmute… Oh Shoot!

9780578836461_covWritten by Neha Taleja

Virtual learning is a whole new world to navigate.
Join us as we follow the joys (and challenges) that children experience on a daily basis through remote learning.
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My Mindfulness and Wellbeing Journal

My Mindfulness & Wellbeing Journal COVERWritten by Yale Mercieca

Journalling is a great way for kids to express their feelings – BIG and small! And who doesn’t need to express their feelings after 2020! This engaging Journal will empower your students on their WELLBEING journey!

Each page is linked to the Australian Curriculum.

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Splish Splosh

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This is a simple story about a child washing their hands – and soaking the rest of the bathroom! The little boy starts off filthy and is sparkling at the end. Covid friendly.

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I love illustrating books. It’s simply the best job in the world.

Picture books, chapter books, and textbooks.
I create illustrations for both trade and educational publishers.

If you need some illustrations, just drop me a line here.

You can download a small sample of my current work right here. Vaughan Duck_March2023_Folio
 

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