Evie's Spare Love
Evie's Spare Love is illustrated by Kristen Willis and published by Woodslane Press.
Evie loved her goat, Scout, and without him, her love has nowhere to go. The love stays in her heart and aches every time she remembers. Determined to stop the ache, Evie decides to give her love away. So Evie sets to work and, as she shares her spare love with others, she finds joy in all kinds of unexpected places. A heartwarming story about loss, healing and the power of community, it demonstrates how looking outward and showing kindness to others can open doors to friendship, love and support.
The Jolly Swagman
The Jolly Swagman is published by Woodslane Press, illustrated by Kim de Haan and is a re-imagination of Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda.
Will hopes to one day go waltzing Matilda with Ollie - the swagman who comes to help on his family's sheep station. And Ollie is helping will learn everything he needs to know to become a real swagman.But when Ollie is accused of stealing a jumbuck and suddenly disappears, can Will use his swagman skills to make things right?
Grow Big, Little Seed
Grow Big, Little Seed is published by Hardie Grant and illustrated by the extraordinary papercut artist, Sarah Capon @eyepicturedthis. It is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Perfect for children aged 2 to 7, and any family celebrating their new baby.
The Book Star
The Book Star is published by Affirm Press and illustrated by Joanna Bartel. It is a stunning story about Book Week dress ups, finding what makes you happy and staying true to yourself.