'I'm not swimming,' Lottie announced.
This is a warm, funny and empowering story about overcoming fear, and the unique friendship between one little girl and her own secret, flippered companion.
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Limited edition Giclee print Lottie & Walter
size: 520mm (w) x
330mm (h)
Price:- $145
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Yahoo Creek: An Australian Mystery, by Tohby Riddle, published by Allen & Unwin
This new book by Tobhy Riddle was many years in the making.
Tohby, who lives in the Blue Mountains in NSW, is a
multi-award-winning creator of picture books and illustrated books that
have been published in many languages throughout the world. They are
quirky and memorable and include Great Escape from City Zoo, The Royal Guest, Unforgotten and The Greatest Gatsby: a visual book of grammar. A tenth anniversary edition of his classic picture book Nobody owns the Moon will be released by Berbay in April when we look forward to sharing more information about Tohby and his illustration.
In Yahoo Creek. luminous images accompanied by newspaper
extracts dating back to the early 1800s and words by Ngiyampaa Elder,
Peter Williams, explore the ongoing mystery of yahoo encounters.
'He was surprised to observe a hairy human form, about seven feet in height, walking in the bush.' Queanbeyan Age, 24 August 1886
Throughout the first century or so of Australian settlement by
Europeans, the pages of colonial newspapers were haunted by reports of a
bewildering phenomenon: the mysterious yahoo or hairy man ... Yahoo Creek breathes life into this little-known piece of Australian history - which, by many accounts, is a history still in the making.
'These stories are not my stories or your stories, they're our stories.' Peter Williams, Ngiyampaa Elder.
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Books Illustrated Touring exhibitions
If you are anywhere near Newcastle, NSW, or Hamilton in Victoria in
March and April, we hope you'll catch these illustration exhibitions,
curated by Books Illustrated....
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Are We There Yet?
Are we there Yet ? at Hamilton Gallery, Victoria - till March 31
A fascinating exhibition of all the original artwork and developmental
work for the creation of the classic Australian picture book, Are we there Yet? written & illustrated by Alison Lester, published by Penguin Books.
Signed books and a range of Limited edition prints are available for sale from this classic book from Books Illustrated
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Thinking forward to April and the remembrance of ANZAC day, April 25th
Books Illustrated has a brilliant selection of picture books available
about Australia during periods of War and Conflict
And two fantastic exhibitions:
Schools and Libraries may be interested in booking our
• ANZAC Illustrated print exhibition
Galleries may book our
• ANZAC Illustrated original illustration exhibition
Contact Ann at Books Illustrated:
info@booksillustrated.com.au
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Two events in Melbourne this month ...
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Untold Tales
A Shaun Tan exhibition at Beinart Gallery in Brunswick, March 9 -31
These are strange and highly personal visions that speak of
everyday, universal feelings, and they present a special insight into
the broader working practices of one of the world’s most acclaimed
illustrators
Quote from Beinart Gallery introduction
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Melbourne Art Book Fair 2019
March 15,16 & 17
At the NGV International, Melbourne
This Fair brings together publishers, artists and designers showcasing
some of the world's best art & design publications and discussions,
book launches and workshops.
It highlights the role the NGV plays as a global hub for local and
international publishers to celebrate the dynamic publishing industry.
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Launched on February 28 at the fabulous inaugural Laureate Summit
in Sydney, this online auction offers 25 fabulous treasures for you!
Wonderful items and experiences have been generously donated by
many creators, including three Children's Laureates,
Morris Gleitzman, Leigh Hobbs and Alison Lester.
Don't
miss the chance to snap up one of these 25 items and importantly
support the work of the brilliant Australian Children's Laureate
program.
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Sunday 17th MarcH
Prom Coast Festival Children's Literature Day
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CBCA,
Victoria Branch events
March 19 - Clayton' s Shortlist dinner and the announcement of the Leila St John Award - Trinity Grammar - bookings essential.
March 26 - The Announcement of the 2018 Shortlist for
the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards At the State Library of
Victoria, 10.30am to 12noon. Free for CBCA members but non-members
may apply to attend, the cost will be $25 per person - contact the
office for more information -vic@cbca.org.au.
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March 30 - Dromkeen Lit Fest
Stories Connect Us to the Past, the Present and the Future is the theme of this year's
Dromkeen Lit Fest held at Dromkeen Homestead in Riddles Creek.
The Festival will feature story-related demonstrations and activities in
the garden with a line-up of fabulous Australian children's
book creators including Claire Saxby, Trace Balla, Corinne Fenton,
Mark Wilson and Marc McBride. Claire Saxby will launch her new picture
book, The ANZAC Billy, illustrated by Mark Jackson and Heather Potter and Mark Wilson will launch his new book, Eureka - a Story of the Goldfields. This event is suitable for children, families, teachers, librarians,
authors, illustrators and anyone interested in Australian children's literature.
Details and bookings
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Story Box Library have launched a new website!
Now 231 favourite Australian stories read by an amazing array of storytellers!
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The program for the 2019 Clunes Booktown Festival, to be held
from 4-5 May in Clunes, Victoria, has been announced.
Topics covered at this year’s festival include the current political
climate, slowing down at home, and modern-day feminism. Dozens of
booksellers, bookmakers and other exhibitors will occupy the main street
of Clunes and surrounding retail spaces during the festival. For more
information, see the website.
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Mentorship programs - applications open now
Literary Speed Dating - bookings open
A room full of publishers and agents and three minutes to pitch your work.
Bookings for the ASA's ever-popular Literary Speed Dating are open for Melbourne,15 June 2019
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March with the Australian Children's Laureate
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From Morris Gleitzman ...
One
of the things I enjoy doing when I read a story is to hop into the
shoes and the throughts and feelings of not just the main character, but
every character, whether the author takes us there or not. It's
fascinating how rich and varied the action of a story and the characters
in it are when we're seeing them from all those different points of
view. And how the simple idea of goodies and baddies turns out to be a
bit more complicated and interesting.
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Books Illustrated is an enthusiastic supporter of the Australian Children's Laureate
and Reading Australia, a Copyright Agency initiative.
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