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Due for Release in February 2027!
My Memory Map is a thoughtful picture book that encourages children to see their bodies as unique maps shaped by memories, experiences, and growth. With warmth and sensitivity, it promotes self-acceptance, body awareness, and emotional literacy for young readers.
SPECIFICATIONS: 32 Pages (PB 36 Pages) | 229mm x 216mm | 2027
Due for Release in September 2026!
Tallula’s family is louder than a herd of elephants and have worse table manners than wild hogs. She wants a family like Mia’s — proper and polite. One day, Tallula discovers Mia is coming to Family Feast, when all Tallula’s relatives gather. Her tummy flip flops: Mia will taste, see and hear all kinds of embarrassing things! Celebrating diversity, love and cultural differences, Family Feast is a humorous, multicultural story about the importance of family — and enjoying a good meal! .
SPECIFICATIONS:9781922539007 | Hardback | 32 Pages | 245mm x 255mm
Due for Release in Australia & New Zealand in October 2026!
Duck, Duck, Bruce! is a picture book filled with repetition and visual humour that supports social and emotional learning by encouraging explorations of neurodiversity, identity and belonging. The narrative invites readers to notice how some ducks do things a little bit differently.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback 9781922539168 | Paperback 9781923011212 | 32 Pages | 229mm x 216mm |
Due for Release in Australia/New Zealand in July 2026!
Poppy loves collecting treasures while out exploring, from smooth stones to glossy feathers and everything in between. But hardly any of her clothes have pockets to carry them! Join Poppy as she sets about solving her pocket-less problem, for herself and the whole neighbourhood. Touching on themes of creativity, fabric upcycling and community, Poppy Makes Pockets will bring a smile to the face of little readers everywhere – and might even inspire some to get crafting themselves.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback 9781921497131, 32 Pages | Paperback 9781921966330, 34 Pages | 229 x 216mm
Due for Release in Australia & New Zealand in June 2026!
Meet Spot. A dot from what? Poor Spot forgot. Spot the Dot tells the story of a little dot trying to find his place in the world. When he realizes he’s forgotten where he came from, Spot goes on a journey of discovery. Is Spot a lost full stop? Or did he fall from a mushroom top? Along the way, Spot finds there are many wonderful places he might belong. Simple, rhythmic and graphic, Spot the Dot is a universal story of belonging and finding your own path.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback 9781923011137 | Paperback 9781921966675 | 36 Pages | | 203mm x 203mm
Due for Release in Australia & New Zealand in March 2026!
Tim is always losing things when he travels — he is a foster child, and often moves from one family to the next. One day he realizes he has lost something very precious: his laugh. Then he moves in with the Lee family, and some news arrives that might just help Tim find his laugh again. The Boy Who Lost His Laugh takes a sensitive look at foster care from the child’s perspective, and shows how humour and love can help you bounce back and find what you’ve been looking for all along.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback 9781921497162, 32 Pages | Paperback 9781921497087, 34 Pages | 229 mm x 216 mm
Due for Release June 2025
A little girl watches the people of her neighbourhood come and go from the branches of her fig tree, but none of them seem to notice her – or even each other. How can she get everyone to slow down and connect with the people around them?
Encompassing themes of inclusion, kindness and sharing, Hidden is the inspiring story of a brave, outgoing little girl whose actions help the people in her community find a sense of belonging. It is an important reminder that everyone deserves to feel seen.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781921497100
Due for Release UK May 2025
Verity is a shy preschooler who always does whatever others tell her. She picks up after her friends, has no say in games, and even plays second fiddle to a drooling baby. But when she is overlooked at her beloved swimming class, Verity realises something needs to change — and discovers the courage to speak up. Verity Finds Her Voice will help children learn that not only is it okay to be assertive, but that being a good friend to yourself is just as important as being a good friend to others.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781921497148 
Due for Release October 2025
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Harries wasn’t always confident. Bullied as a child for dyslexia, he quickly became sad. But his life changed once he discovered he could see and hear things others might not. With this heightened alertness, Harries can anticipate when someone might be in danger, which led him to carve out a successful 30-year career as a lifeguard, rescuing thousands of people. Harries is a hopeful story about how, sometimes, we need to dig a little deeper to find our special gifts.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9781923011205 | Hardback | 32 Pages | 245mm x 255mm
Due for Release February 2025
Things are a bit squashy and noisy in the Humdingle family home, with three generations living under one tiny roof. It’s easy to see why they sometimes wish they didn’t have to share quite so much. But when their wishes are granted, perhaps they’ll find that there was something special about living in their tiny house after all. A vibrant story about minimalism, multi-generational living, family connections and the importance of appreciating what we have.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781922539922
Out September 2025
Boldilocks is a boy with hair so spectacular and shimmering that everyone looks at him, embarrassing him wherever he goes. But when Pa takes him to the hairdresser to do something about it, something unexpected happens. With a little salon magic and a whole lot of love, much more than hair is transformed. Boldilocks celebrates the power of community and being confident in your skin (and hair), and will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt a little bit embarrassed about how they look.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781921966378
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Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful picture book about family separation. Inspired by the author’s conversations with her own children, The Mosaic is a uniquely personal story that aims to help children navigate the overwhelming emotions brought about by big changes such as their parents separating. A celebration of art and resilience, this is a beautifully illustrated book to be cherished by anyone looking for comfort and joy.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781922539731
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When Patrick suffers a huge loss, he finds comfort in holding an acorn that drops at his feet. The more acorns he collects, the less empty he feels…but as the house fills with acorns, events quickly overtake him. Can Patrick and Dad find a way to move past the acorn chaos and cope with their grief together? An uplifting story about resilience, connection, and growth, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any other emotional upheaval.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781922539748
In a world where eczema affects up to one in five kids, Mitchell’s uplifting story resonates. Young readers will learn both how difficult it is for those who live with eczema and, if they have the condition, that there are ways to make life more bearable. Despite bullying and discomfort, Mitchell stays strong with his family and friends by his side. He even finds that playing guitar is a great distraction from the itch. But will all his practicing pay off when he tries out for the school band?
Specifications: 9781922539724 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books
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Nobody likes Monday – and she has the letters of complaint to prove it. But wait, what’s in that sparkly envelope? Nobody Likes Monday uses humour and vibrant illustrations to tell a story that encourages self-acceptance and embracing our differences. It aims to show that we all have value, despite how we may see ourselves. Everybody has negatives in their lives, but when we take a moment to consider our own gifts and talents, it becomes clear that we all have positives too.
Specifications: 9781922539847 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books
Family changes can be challenging, especially for young children. Some Families Change offers a comforting exploration of changing family structures through gentle verse and inclusive illustrations. Covering scenarios including single-parent families, blended families, and the loss of a loved one, it serves as a reassuring guide for children experiencing such transitions. Candid and big-hearted, Some Families Change is a timely resource for navigating the inevitable changes that life brings.
Specifications: 9781922539670 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books
In Two Rabbits, Little Brown Rabbit and Little Grey Rabbit have had an argument. As they go their separate ways into the night, the wind whispers around them to remind them of their sharp words. Will they be able to come back together and find a way to save their friendship?
The story portrays the physical and emotional journey of two best friends as they experience feelings of anger, sadness and loneliness. Young readers will learn that friendship can overcome differences and disagreements.
Specifications: 9781922539656 | 215mm x 288mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books
Awards:
Shortlisted: 2024 Speech Pathology Australia – Book of the Year Awards
In this sensitive tale, Tug and Ship are connected by bonds of love despite being oceans apart. Anchored honors the intrinsic value and worth of a child, the parent–child bond, attachment and the sustaining power of love. It’s an empowering story that will give children a sense of pride and strength to get through the ‘missing you’ days.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9781922539496 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books
Scott takes his bear, Buttons, to school with him every day to help him feel brave. He has to, because every day, Duncan is mean to him. When Buttons goes missing though, Scott has to look elsewhere to find his brave, and much to his surprise, he does.
A Boy, his Bear and a Bully addresses the global issue of bullying in a hopeful, gentle way. It is an inspiring conversation starter for children, carers, and professionals, providing guidance for anyone who wishes they could be brave.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820898 | Hardback | 245 x 255mm / 9.5 x 10in | 32 Pages | Full Colour
ACT Writers Notable Awards 2022 Shortlisted Children’s Book
Inspired by an extraordinary true story, Where the Heart Is explores the friendship between Dindim the Magellanic penguin and his rescuer, Joao. With gorgeous illustrations and flowing prose, it depicts Dindim’s 8000-mile journey to his Patagonian home, and his longing to return. Young readers will delight in travelling across the ocean with Dindim, meeting whales and albatross! Heartfelt and educational, this is a celebration of the power of friendship and the beauty of the natural world.
Watch this fun reading by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, on her YouTube Channel Storytime with Fergie and Friends:
SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820874 | Hardback | 245 x 255mm / 9.5 x 10in | 32 Pages | Full Colour