Pippa by Dimity Powell and illustrated by Andrew Plant is a story about taking risks and letting go. Pippa embraces change and navigates through adversity. Pippa’s actions will relate to children who are intent on doing their own thing. But the story also highlights the consequences of her actions and emphasises the importance of family in a fun uplifting way. Beautifully illustrated by Andrew Plant and published by Ford Street Publishing. Available to purchase now: ​https://fordstreetpublishing.com/book/pippa/

Here is the book trailer for The Voyage created by Andrea Edmonds and her brother Steve. Clearly, talent runs in the family. Amazing work guys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2nskvhojNg&feature=youtu.be
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The Voyage is a story about a refugee girl and her family fleeing their worn-torn country towards a new and better life. This near wordless picture book conveys the girl’s long and harrowing voyage by sea. I hope The Voyage, will help children come to understand the reality for many refugees living in their country. Without stories, children will struggle to understand. Published October, 2019 by EK Books and illustrated by the wonderful Andrea Edmonds. Can't wait to share this beautiful book with the world. Pre-order your copy now: https://ekbooks.org/product/the-voyage/

Happy book birthday to my stunning flame-haired beauty. Window of Hope shows that anyone can be brave and courageous. Disability doesn't discriminate. Published by Little Pink Dog Books and illustrated by the amazing Demelsa Haughton. Thank you guys. :-) Purchase your copy: https://littlepinkdogbooks.com/2019-book-list/window-of-hope/ ​

You’re invited to the Book Launch of Under the Same Sky written by Robert Vescio, illustrated by Nicky Johnston and published by New Frontier Publishing.

Launched By Paul Macdonald.

Date: Saturday 31st August
Venue: The Children’s Bookshop, 6 Hannah Street, Beecroft NSW 2119, Australia
Time: 3:30pm 

Come along and meet the creators, Robert Vescio and Nicky Johnston.

There will be reading, signing, activities and, of course, CAKE!

Also, you have the chance to win a limited edition illustration print by Nicky Johnston.

This event is FREE.

RSVP to staff@thechildrensbookshop.com.au and aljer@optusnet.com.au.
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Looking forward to seeing you there.

Today, I'm excited to catch-up with Georgie Donaghey to discuss, in more detail, the reasoning behind her new picture book In the Shadow of an Elephant, beautifully illustrated Sandra Severgnini and published by Little Pink Dog Books.

After losing my mother a couple of years ago to Lewey Body Dementia and Cancer, I wanted to write about death.  Rather than focus on death more a celebration of life.


While researching, I came across the beautiful Lualeni. Her story inspired me.


In the Shadow of an Elephant is a gentle story about sorrow and determination. Of friendship between boy and elephant set on the African Savanna. Through life’s challenges, they will embrace the joys of dancing in the shadow of an elephant.​


One terrible night the ground rumbled, dark shapes appeared in the distance. A cracking sound tore through the air, Lualani’s life was changed forever.

In the Shadow of an Elephant is a gentle story about sorrow and determination. Of friendship between boy and elephant set on the African Savanna. Through life’s challenges, they will embrace the joys of dancing in the shadow of an elephant.

Within 24 hours of submitting my manuscript to a publisher, it had been accepted. To further celebrate this story’s success, the book sold out before going to print. In the Shadow of an Elephant will be released in April at the Creative Kids Tales Writers’ Festival.
 

I felt an immediate connection with Lualeni. My excitement grew with the discovery of her first calf. Born in 2018 the young one had been named Lulu. My first book released in 2016 was called Lulu.
 

Now a proud foster parent of Lualeni through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, I hope In the Shadow of an Elephant might help raise awareness about poaching with the Australian reading public.


A must-read for any book lover.


Georgie Donaghey is a published author, editor, mentor, radio host and founder of Creative Kids Tales. Her picture books include Lulu, released by Wombat Books, Clover’s Big Ideas, published by Little Pink Dog Books, and In the Shadow of an Elephant, due for release in 2019. Besides publication in the Heat Anthology (for adults) she is also the publisher of The Creative Kids Tales Short Story Collection Vol 1 & 2.  Her stories feature on Kinderling Kids Radio. Lulu can also be enjoyed by young travellers through both the Virgin and Qantas inflight entertainment channels.  You can learn more about me here www.georgiedonaghey.com.au


This is the second book Sandra has illustrated for Little Pink Dog Books, the first
being the delightful Where’s Lucky?

More of Sandra’s work can be viewed on her website www.severgnini.com.au


Thank you Georgie for visiting and for sharing your story with the world.

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ISBN: 978-0-6482563-1-1
Publication date: 1st April 2019
Genre: Children’s
Specification: Hardcover, 238mm * 238mm, 32 pages 
RRP: $24.95
Target Age Range: 4-10 years
Available: Direct through http://www.LittlePinkDogBooks.com/

Finally! I have art hanging on my wall, on an easel and on my desk. Ahhhh!

These amazing images are from recent and upcoming picture books out this year:

1. Framed internal print from 'Under The Same Sky' with Nicky Johnston - Author and Illustrator and New Frontier Publishing

2. Canvas book cover print of 'Window of Hope' with Demelsa Haughton Illustrationand Little Pink Dog Books 

3. A table framed print from The Box Cars with Cara King and EK Books.

Numerous photos taken at different angles to avoid the glare. These are the best of the bunch.

More prints to come.

​Can't wait to share these beautiful picture books with the world. :-)

Some highlights from The Box Cars book launch at The Children's Bookshop.

Thank you to Cara King who flew up from Melbourne with her husband, Peter, to be here. It was great to finally meet her in person. Such lovely people.

A Super-duper thanks to Paul and Beth for hosting such a wonderful launch. We are truly blessed to have them as part of our writing community. They do so much in supporting Aussie authors and I cannot thank them both enough for the amazing work they do for us. Without you there would be no us.

A HUGE thanks to everyone who came along: authors, librarians, family and friends. I really appreciate your continued support. It means the world to me.

And last, but not least, to my two beautiful children who are a constant source of inspiration and laughter to me. I hope that through this journey you will be inspired as well. xx

​Enjoy the photos!