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Catalogue
2020
LittlePinkDogBooks.com
Children’s Picture Book Publishing
Index
Index
Welcome / Publishing Info .............4 Parmesan, the
Reluctant Racehorse..................... 18
Lola & Grandpa .................................. 5 N ew !
The World’s Worst Pirate.......... 19
Monkey Mind ...................................... 6 N ew !
Clover’s Big Ideas ........................... 20
A House of Mud ................................ 7 N ew !
Johnny’s Beard................................. 21
Join The Armidale Parade! ......... 8 N ew !
Six Sleepy Mice............................... 22
See Monkey.......................................... 9
Yes! No. ............................................. 23 New !
Bigger Than Yesterday,
Smaller Than Tomorrow................10 The Tiger Who Came to Tea
at Raffles Hotel ............................. 24 New !
Tissywoo and the
Worry Monsters................................11 The Christmas Garden.................. 25
Window of Hope.................................12
Future Books 2020 .......................... 26
Where’s Lucky?................................ 13
Future Books 2021 ........................... 27
In the Shadow of an Elephant.. 14
Future Books 2022 .......................... 28
The Big Old Rambutan Tree........ 15 N ew !
Ziggy’s Zoo ............................................. 16
Notes To Self ..................................... 29
Evie is all Ears ................................ 17 N ew !
Purchasing Details .................. 30-32
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Lola and Grandpa
Family, Relationships, Loss
Welcome to Little Pink Dog Books! ASHLING KWOK &
We pride ourselves in publishing the YVONNE LOW
works of new and emerging authors & illustrators. Publication date 1st April 2020 New !
Every Sunday Lola visits her
LPDB Partner & Publisher Postal: LPDB Publishing Grandpa. They spend the day
Kathy Creamer PO Box 2039 Armidale,
Kathy.Creamer@littlepinkdogbooks.com NSW 2350, Australia
exploring the universe and teaching
each other about the world. But
LPDB Partner & Publisher Rights then one day everything changes.
Dr. Peter Creamer Lucy Wawrzyniak Grandpa isn’t there anymore. Lola struggles to deal with the loss.
Peter.Creamer@littlepinkdogbooks.com lucy@exislepublishing.com
But as time goes by Lola realises that her Grandpa will always be
with her - in her heart and in the memories they made.
Exisle Publishing are the official distributor for Little Pink Dog Books.
Teacher’s notes and classroom resources are available from
A beautiful and gently
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All titles, specifications and prices are subject to change.
reassuring story of love,
loss, and the value
Australia New Zealand of memories.
Media Relations General & Production Manager
Togetherness, Memories
Alison Worrad Carole Doesburg | carole@exisle.co.nz
alison@exislepublishing.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Media Relations, Sales & Marketing
Enquiries Ashling wrote her first picture book when she was 14 years
Renee Hollis
sales@exislepublishing.com old, Although it never saw the light of day, Ashling knew
renee.hollis@exislepublishing.com
Ph: +61 2 4998 3327 from that day onwards that she wanted to spend the rest of
Enquiries
her life creating stories and playing with words.
Ph: +64 3 477 1615
USA & Canada nzsales@exisle.co.nz
Publicity Yvonne is an illustrator, writer and award-winning
Nathan Thomas artist. She enjoys playing with words and colours and
nathan@exislepublishing.com United Kingdom is particularly inspired by nature. Her work is whimsical,
Media, & Sales Enquiries often has a dash of humour and always tries to tell a
USA Sales & Distribution
Nathan Thomas story. She works mainly in pencil and watercolour, but also
Quarto Publishing Group USA
nathan@exislepublishing.com ISBN 978-0-6486528-0-9 dabbles in acrylic, pen and ink, pastel, digital media and
sales@quarto.com
Ph: +44 7487 222216 Chinese brush painting.
Ph: 800 328 0590 / 612 344 8100
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Monkey Mind A House of Mud
Anxieties, Emotions
Family Activities
REBECCA J PALMER SOPHIE MASSON &
Publication date 1st August 2020
KATRINA FISHER
New !
Piper wants to try lots of new Publication date 1st August 2020 New !
things, but something always Building a mudbrick house is
stops her - her monkey! Some an adventure for everyone—
monkeys are playful. Some Mum, Dad, kids and even Tess,
monkeys are fun. Some monkeys the family dog! Heading out to the
are even helpful. block to help make bricks, seeing
Not Piper’s monkey. It’s very, VERY naughty! Everyone else can their house take shape week by week, the children decide that
tame their monkeys. So why can’t Piper? Tess needs her own house too… With warmth, sensitivity and
liveliness in words and pictures.
Monkey Mind This book recreates
is a gentle the fun -and work! of a
story for special family experience:
children and in building your own
adults about the worrying unique house
Environment, Teamwork
Mindfulness, Confidence
thoughts that cause anxiety ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Seeing A House of Mud become a picture book has long been a dream of hers
ABOUT THE AUTHORSTRATOR... and Author Sophie Masson is delighted to have found such a wonderful illustrator!
Rebecca worked in the design and advertising industry as a Katrina is a freelance illustrator based on the Bellarine
graphic designer/illustrator, and taught design and humanities at Peninsula, south-west of Melbourne. She studied Fine Art
Universities and Colleges in both WA and Queensland. When at TAFE and University, and in 2016 she completed
her two children entered primary school, Rebecca a post graduate degree in Visual Communication Design
became an education assistant, then a teacher. at Deakin University. Katrina works from her home studio,
She is interested in visual literacy and devising illustrating for a range of clients and undertaking her own
children’s books that help children to build the personal projects. She works with traditional mediums
skills, the resilience, the acceptance and the and finds it wonderfully satisfying when her work
desire to persist in the face of life’s challenges. Currently a teacher at
ISBN 978-0-6482563-8-0 connects with people and brings joy to the
ISBN 978-0-6482563-2-8
Palmyra Primary School, Rebecca can’t wait to tell her students that viewer.
she finally did it.
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Join The See Monkey
Community, Fun, Participation
Family
Armidale Parade! SOPHIE MASSON &
KATHY CREAMER
SOPHIE MASSON &
KATHY CREAMER From morning to night, Monkey
loves to play and have fun. And
Publication date 1st April 2019 New ! even if his antics can go a bit
It’s Festival time in wrong, he’s always endearing! A
Armidale, and everyone’s getting warm, funny story about the busy
floats and costumes ready for day of a toddler and his favourite
the big street parade. For the new family in town, it’s even more toy, perfect for sharing.
exciting: for this is their first time to join in the colour and magic
and fun! A fun and lovable
A celebration of the journey shared with a
Autumn change by the most cherished soft toy.
town’s local personalities
and diverse people. ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Born in Indonesia to French parents and brought up in France
and Australia, Sophie Masson is the award-winning author of
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Relationships, Behavior
over 60 books, for children, young adults and adults, published
in Australia and internationally. Recently, Sophie has begun
Born in Indonesia to French parents and brought
writing picture books, with the first being Two Trickster Tales
up in France and Australia, Sophie Masson is the
from Russia, illustrated by David Allan (Christmas Press 2013), and no less
award-winning author of over 60 books, for children,
than three published in 2017: Once Upon An ABC, illustrated by Christopher
Festive Diversity
young adults and adults, published in Australia and
Nielsen, (Little Hare); Two Rainbows, illustrated by Michael McMahon (Little
internationally.
Hare) and Building Site Zoo, illustrated by Laura Wood (Hachette Australia).
Kathy Creamer is a children’s illustrator and writer
Kathy is a children’s illustrator and writer who has been published by Oxford
who has been published by Oxford University Press, Reed
University Press, Reed International, Julia Gabriel Communications, September
International, Julia Gabriel Communications, September 21, Christmas Press
21, Christmas Press and other organisations. She has an MA in Children’s Book
and other organisations. She has an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the
Illustration from the renowned Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University
renowned Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University in England. She
ISBN 978-0-9946269-3-6 in England. She has also run several successful publishing ventures including
has also run several successful publishing ventures including Creative Characters
Creative Characters Publishing (UK) and Little Pink Dog Books.
Publishing (UK) and Little Pink Dog Books.
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Bigger than Tissywoo
Family, Anxiety
Family, Anxiety
ANIMALS, BEREAVEMENT, CONSERVATION
Yesterday, and the Worry
Smaller than Monsters
Tomorrow TRISH DONALD
ROBERT VESCIO & Tissywoo is a little girl who is about to
KATHY CREAMER start school for the first time. She is
excited but also anxious. Her anxiety
turns into a little worry monster.
Hannah and Dad and their dog, Hugo, are going camping
As Tissywoo keeps worrying, more monsters begin
together for the first time! Mum has to stay home and look after
to appear. They grow so big they threaten to
baby Connor. Hannah isn’t afraid because she is bigger than
overwhelm her! Scared and frightened
yesterday. But when night approaches… is Hannah bigger than
Tissywoo remembers something her mother told
she really thinks?
her to do when the worry monsters
An entertaining tale come along. Tissywoo uses
Emotion, Mindfulness, Courage
breathing techniques to calm herself;
about a child who craves using slow deep breaths in and out.
independence but longs
The more she controls her breathing the
for security.
Security, Independence
better she feels, and the worry monsters
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR... grow less threatening.
Award-winning author Robert Vescio’s many picture books include Jack and Mia
(Wombat Books) listed on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2017, Barnaby ABOUT THE AUTHORSTRATOR...
and the Lost Treasure of Bunnyville (Big Sky Publishing), Marlo Can Fly (Wombat
Books) listed on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2015. Kathy Creamer is a Trish has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Canterbury University, Christchurch
children’s illustrator and writer who has been published by Oxford University Press, New Zealand where she majored in Graphic Design. Her design career has seen her
Reed International, Julia Gabriel Communications, September 21 and Christmas Press. work in a variety of studios in NZ and Australia as well as teaching graphic design at
She has also run several successful publishing ventures including Creative Characters TAFE, where she helped to build a vibrant design community within the institute. Trish
Publishing (UK) and Little Pink Dog Books. is currently a Learning Media Producer for the University of New England, Armidale,
NSW, Australia. She has exhibited her work in galleries such as NERAM, Gallery 126
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ISBN 978-0-6486528-6-1 and the Tamworth Regional Art Gallery, but in recent times has developed a passion
RIGHTS SOLD: English (Distribution in China) for creating sweet and quirky characters for children’s picture books. Please visit
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Window Of Hope Where’s Lucky?
Family, Anxiety, Disability
Animals, Conservation
ROBERT VESCIO & JACQUI HALPIN &
DEMELSA HAUGHTON SANDRA SEVERGNINI
Max spends her days staring out Lucky, the orphaned swamp
the window. She lives in a world wallaby, has a knack for getting into
of silence, hurt and alone with her mischief. While Theresa and Tony
thoughts. But with the help of a care for him, and their mob of other
little bird, Max learns that she can joeys, Lucky gets into lots of places
bravely rebuild her world and give he should not be. Where will they
life a second chance. A poignant Rep rinted find Lucky next?
story about how a disability does not mean the end of possibilities.
An amusing tale about the
A story about resilience delights and difficulties of caring
and a girl’s wonderful for orphaned joeys.
relationship with a little bird.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR... Author Jacqui Halpin writes junior fiction, picture books,
Award-winning author Robert Vescio’s picture books include, Bigger Than Yesterday, and short stories (for adults and children). Her short
Empathy, Humour, Love
Smaller Than Tomorrow (Little Pink Dog Books), Finn and Puss (EK Books), Eric stories appear in anthologies by Stringybark Publishing and Creative Kids Tales.
Finds A Way (Wombat Books) listed on the NSW, VIC and QLD Premier’s Reading Jacqui’s first picture book, Parmesan the Reluctant Racehorse, was published by
Challenge for 2018; Ella Saw The Tree (Big Sky Publishing), Jack and Mia (Wombat
Courage, Inspiration
Little Pink Dog Books in 2017. While writing and editing, Jacqui loves to sip tea
Books) listed on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2017; Barnaby and the Lost from fine china and eat copious amounts of chocolate. Please visit
Treasure of Bunnyville (Big Sky Publishing), Marlo Can Fly (Wombat Books) listed on Jacqui’s website at www.jacquihalpin.com
the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2015; No Matter Who We’re With (IP Kidz).
He has more picture books due to be released soon. After being the owner of an art gallery and retail
store, Sandra finally decided it was well and truly
With a lifelong love of traditional stories, and anything time to nurture her lifetime passion and focus on
magical or supernatural, Demelsa is influenced by stories the wonder that is children’s picture books. This
far removed from real life and endeavours to capture this is the first book Sandra has illustrated for Little
and a sense of possibility in her work. Demelsa has illustrated Pink Dog Books, In the Shadow of an Elephant
two picture books with animal rights publisher Tusk Books, and is her second. See more of Sandra’s work at www.
a book full of fairytales, Jolis Contes d’Andersen, with Fleurus. severgnini.com.au
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In The Shadow The Big Old
Animals, Conservation
Animals, Conservation
Of An Elephant Rambutan Tree
GEORGIE DONAGHEY KATHY CREAMER
& SANDRA SEVERGNINI Publication date 1st May 2020 New !
One terrible night the ground Despite the warnings from her
rumbled, and dark shapes appeared friends, an orangutan named
in the distance. A cracking sound Ginger rears an orphaned tiger
tore through the air; Lualani’s life cub as her own. When the growing
Rep ri nted was changed forever. ‘Don’t be Rep rinted tiger’s natural instincts begin to
afraid. I will look after you.’ Jabari reached out his hand. Through show, the two have to part ways. This gentle story of friendship and
life’s challenges they will embrace the joys of dancing the struggle to survive in the threatened Sumatran rainforest, will
in the shadow of an elephant. help children understand environmental impacts and offers hope
for the future of the quickly diminishing wild Orangutan population.
A touching story of a life-long
friendship set on the edge of the Net proceeds from this book will
be donated to support efforts
African Savanna. to protect and conserve
Kindness, Fire, Recovery
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR... orangutans in the wild...
Author Georgie’s involvement with the children’s writing industry is
Friendship, Trust, Loss
extensive as a past President of the CBCA Sutherland branch and
founder of Creative Kids Tales; an industry recognised website
ABOUT THE AUTHORSTRATOR...
dedicated to assisting Australian emerging children’s authors. In Kathy Creamer is a children’s illustrator and writer
the Shadow of an Elephant will be Georgie’s second book with who has been published by Oxford University Press,
Little Pink Dog Books, the first being Clover’s Big Ideas, Reed International, Julia Gabriel Communications,
released in 2017. September 21, Christmas Press, Second Look and
other organisations. She has an MA in Children’s
Sandra’s fascination for the amazing world around Book Illustration from the renowned Cambridge
her inspires her and brings sensitivity and humour School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University in England.
to her illustrations. This is the second
book Sandra has illustrated for Little Kathy first supported the conservation of
Pink Dog Books, the first being the ISBN 978-0-6482563-7-3
Orangutans with My Cousin, Ah Meng, a book for the
delightful Where’s Lucky? Singapore Zoological Gardens.
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Ziggy’s Zoo Evie is all Ears
Conservation
Animals, Challenges
PAT SIMMONS & VICKY PRATT KELLIE BYRNES &
LESLEY MCGEE
Ziggy’s Zoo is a rhyming picture
book text which describes a young Publication date 1st August 2020 New !
girl playing in her garden, creating Evie loves school. She loves seeing
a zoo consisting of live mini her friends, using her long snout
beasts, a toy, the family dog, and to sniff out food, and digging with
finally, her parents. Ziggy wants sharp claws through fresh dirt. But
to find ten exhibits, so counting unlike her classmates, Evie can’t
is also a feature of the book, as is identification of hear the teacher’s instructions… no matter how hard she tries.
hidden creatures embedded in the illustrations. When a way for Evie to be “all ears” arrives, is this little bilby willing
to accept the help?
The story focuses on play, both
natural and imaginary. A gentle, stunning exploration
Nature, Environment, Mini-Beasts
of a relevant issue with a look
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
at the life of one of Australia’s
Pat Simmons is a writer of poetry, short stories, flash fiction and picture books
for children. She lives at Scarborough on the NSW South Coast with a menagerie most endangered mammals...
of critters, which includes cats, dogs and a quantity of stick insects. She has a
Bachelor degree in Children’s Services and an Advanced Diploma in Community
prompting discussion and
Service Management. She has worked with children in a variety of childcare understanding.
and museum settings and has also taught child studies at TAFE. Her work has
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Disability, Adapting
been published in anthologies and children’s literary magazines including NSW
School Magazine, Alphabet Soup & Looking Glass Magazine. She has won writer
competitions in Australia and the UK. Kellie Byrnes is a children’s author, freelance writer,
blogger, reviewer and presenter. Her first picture book,
Vicky works primarily in watercolour Cloud Conductor, was published in May 2018. Her second
pencil, colour pencil, ink and line and third picture books will be published by EK Books. And
work. This is her third commission her latest book, Evie is all Ears, will be published by Little
as an illustrator of children’s books. Pink Dog Books in 2020.
She is active in the arts community
A Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator and avid travel
having helped establish an art group
photographer, Lesley McGee is inspired by the world around
called INKed which is a safe online ISBN 978-0-6486528-2-3
her. She enjoys writing and illustrating for children and drawing
environment for artists who use ink.
commissioned portraits.
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Parmesan, The World’s
Achievement
Achievement
The Reluctant Worst Pirate
Racehorse MICHELLE WORTHINGTON
& KATRIN DREILING
JACQUI HALPIN &
Pirates are swashbuckling,
JOHN PHILLIPS
treasure hunting, buccaneers
Parmesan, the racehorse, thinks he’s of the seven seas. But if your
a dog. Instead of training with other mother is the Pirate Captain
horses, he’s off with his doggy friends Rep rinted and you can’t stand on deck
playing doggy games. Will he be ready to run like a racehorse in the without getting seasick... that makes William the
Spring Carnival? World’s Worst Pirate. When the ship is attacked,
can he use his own special talent to save the day?
A humorous light-hearted tale
Humour, Relationships, Acceptance
that celebrates the joy A young pirate who feels out
of being yourself and of place faces a challenge
that demonstrates his
Confidence, Esteem, Courage
running your own race.
true potential!
ABOUT THE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Michelle is an internationally published award-winning author of empowering
Author Jacqui Halpin’s passion for children’s literature started when reading picture books for children. Two-time winner of the International Book
bedtime stories to her children. They outgrew their childhood books but Jacqui Award for Children’s Hardcover Fiction and finalist in the USA
never did. Jacqui writes junior fiction, picture books, and short stories (for adults Best Book Awards, Michelle also received a Gellett Burgess
and children). She has a love of bookshops, and should never be allowed to enter Award for Children’s Literature and a Silver Moonbeam
the children’s book section with a credit card in her possession. Award for her contribution to celebrating diversity in Picture
Books. Katrin Dreiling is a teacher-trained illustrator based
John Phillips is a self taught artist and musician and has been creative all his life. in Brisbane who loves to come up with quirky creations that
His skills soon caught the eye of a national company, and for many years he was inspire children to get creative themselves. She has also
producing everything from cartoons, children’s birthday cards, and sympathy card provided the characters for animated university lectures and
scenes, right through to calligraphy and advertising material. But the artist’s first government staff coaching videos. Her passion, however, is
love is illustrating. ‘I do have a rather weird sense of humour,’ he says, ‘and I love to illustrate for children’s books and work creatively in a team.
to capture all sorts of animals in outlandish, goofy situations.’
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Achievement
Humour
GEORGIE DONAGHEY & MICHELLE WORTHINGTON &
EMMA MIDDLETON KATRIN DREILING
One inspiring little lamb, three Johnny’s Beard is magnificent and
mischievous young boys and splendiferous, but is it amazing
an unlikely friendship. Being the enough to help the forest animals
smallest in the paddock isn’t easy. get through the long cold winter?
Clover’s always teased by the Johnny is obsessed with looking
other lambs. When Shadow, Stu after his beautiful beard. When
and Duncan’s teasing goes too winter comes, he needs to decide how best to help his friends, even
far, can Clover and her big ideas rescue them from their own if it means giving up the one thing he loves the most.
silliness? Discover how Clover shows being little makes her more
determined and clever than they could ever imagine.
Captures the musicality of
An inspiring words, the power of descriptive
Kindness, Bravery, Compassion
story about being little and determined. language, and the imagination
with engaging illustrations that
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR... dance along the page.
Empathy, Sharing, Caring
Author Georgie’s involvement with the children’s writing industry is extensive. Her
first picture book, Lulu was published in 2015 through Dragon Tales Publishing ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
and re-released through Wombat Books in 2017. Clover’s Big Ideas is her second
picture book, released in 2017 through Little Pink Dog Books. In 2013 Georgie Michelle Worthington is an award-winning author of empowering
was shortlisted for the Picture Books Preschool and Chapter Book for Older picture books for children. Two-time winner of the International Book
Reader Categories in the CYA Competition. Award for Children’s Hardcover Fiction and finalist in the USA Best Book Awards.
Michelle also received a Gellett Burgess Award for Children’s Literature and a Silver
Emma Middleton is an award winning writer, illustrator Moonbeam Award for her contribution to celebrating diversity in Picture Books. Two
and artist. Emma’s creative passion has been fed by her of her picture books were listed on the 2018 CBCA Picture Book of the Year award
two major careers, first as a professional dancer with the Notables list. She is also a reallife book fairy. www.michelleworthington.com
Vienna Ballet and then as a visual artist exhibiting work
in prominent galleries throughout Sydney, Melbourne Katrin Dreiling is a teacher-trained illustrator based in Brisbane
and Brisbane. Now, in children’s literature, her books who loves to come up with quirky creations that inspire children to
bring literature to life through the rhythm of music, the get creative themselves. Her first picture book The World’s Worst
drama of story, and the colour of art. Please visit her Pirate written by Michelle Worthington was just announced CBCA
website at www.emmamiddleton.com Notable Book 2018. Katrin’s website is www.katrindreiling.com
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20 - discovery and promotion of new talent - - discovery and promotion of new talent - 21Six Sleepy Mice Yes! No.
Humour
Humour, Action
WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY KELLIE BYRNES &
HEIDI COOPER SMITH GABRIELLA PETRUSO New !
After stuffing themselves with Publication date 1st September 2020
treats in the pantry, six furry Yes! Cheeky racoon smells
trespassers search for a place to delicious pie. No! The pie is out
sleep off their excesses. Can they of reach . . . Follow the amusing
avoid discovery and keep the gang adventure of an enterprising racoon
together? as he engages in a rollercoaster
struggle against all kinds of
A fast-paced, fun rhyming hilariously ridiculous odds. Does he
win the pie?
tale of adventure and
Adventure, Comradery, Read-Aloud
This interactive and
comradery, best read aloud. multi-layered tale will have
Great for counting, with driving rhythm and an easy rhyme, you guessing, giggling and
this search-and-find adventure is filled with suspense, friendship ultimately clamouring for
and feasting. Perfect to read aloud, it has an international appeal
with a strong matriarchal character.
re-reads. An entertaining
introduction to concepts
Empathy, Sharing, Caring
ABOUT THE AUTHORSTRATOR... such as manners, persistence,
Heidi knew from the age of 11 she wanted to write and illustrate books. Then, inventiveness and friendship.
during a Visual Arts degree, she fell in love with Ceramics and spent the next
20 years covered in clay. She rediscovered picture books through her 3 small
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
children, and in 2014 began drawing again. Kellie Byrnes is a children’s author, freelancer writer and reviewer. Kellie has a BA
degree in Literature, is a member of SCBWI and 12×12, and was chosen as
Six months later Heidi was offered her first contract to a mentee in the 2018 Writing with the Stars U.S. mentorship program.
illustrate Two Birds on a Wire (by Coral Vass). In
2015 and 2016 she won the CYA illustrated manuscript Gabriella lives in the north of England with her pet dog, Rufus, and
competition, which led to the creation of her first book his pet hamster, Norman. She is currently a doctor by day and an
as both author and illustrator, Kate and the Thing, award winning illustrator by every other waking hour. She uses ink
released in March 2018.
ISBN 978-0-6482563-5-9 to ISBN
bring978-0-6482563-9-7
her whimsical characters to life and spends a lot of time at her
local zoo seeking her next muse – the hairier the better! Entirely self-taught.
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22 www.LittlePinkDogBooks.com - words and pictures by new and emerging talent - 23The Tiger Who The Christmas
Humour
Imagination, Christmas
Came To Tea at Garden
Raffles Hotel CAROLINE TUOHEY &
SANDRA SEVERGNINI
KATHY CREAMER New !
A Christmas story told with lyrical
When in Singapore,
rhyme and whimsical illustration,
Feed at Raffles. And that is
The Christmas Garden is
exactly what a hungry tiger did
reminiscent of the classic The Night
one day long, long ago when he
Rep rinted Before Christmas. It takes children
Rep ri nted decided to drop in at the famous
on a garden adventure filled with Christmas trees, reindeer, elves
Adventures of The Past, Conservation,
Raffles Hotel for tea.
and of course, Santa Claus.
A fast-paced,
It’s a celebration of
hair-raising
Christmas, the beauty in nature
tiger hunt and the power of imagination.
through
Raffles Hotel ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR...
Caroline is an award-winning children’s writer and poet
ABOUT THE AUTHORSTRATOR... whose main interest is picture books. She has three
Read-Aloud, Festive
published picture books in the marketplace, and been published in children’s
Kathy is a children’s illustrator and writer
literature magazines in Australia and Ireland as well as in anthologies and poetry
who has been published by Oxford
sites online. She enjoys holding story time sessions at libraries, schools and
University Press, Reed International, Julia
preschools and also runs workshops for both school students and adults.
Gabriel Communications, September 21,
Christmas Press, Second Look and other
After being the owner of an art gallery and retail store, Sandra finally decided
organisations.
it was well and truly time to nurture her lifetime passion
and focus on the wonder that is children’s picture books.
She has an MA in Children’s Book Illustration Sandra’s fascination for this amazing world around us
from the renowned Cambridge School of Art inspires her and brings sensitivity and humour to her
at Anglia Ruskin University in England. illustrations. This is the third book Sandra has illustrated for Little Pink Dog Books.
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24 www.LittlePinkDogBooks.com - cleverly crafted stories on important themes - 25The following is a list of our future books at Little Pink Dog Books Roger The
Future Books 2020
Future Books 2021
and current scheduled year of
publication (subject
A
Wrasse Sue
to change): Robert Vescio and the
Squiggly Itchie Fishies
Pillans
Line Kathy
Creamer
The Cat Thief Pat Simmons
Hector Liz Duthie
& his Highland Anthony Elsie’s Renee
Dancers Sevil Dream Price
Amy Calautti
Nadia
Mr Ming
& The Mooncake Dragon
Waters
The Kate 2021 Kathy
Glint McGann
Join T
he
Creamer
2020 of Gold PatriciaParad
e! Amy
i d a le Granny Calautti
Ar m Ward
Smith
Michelle
Katrin
Worthington
Cranky 2020 Dreiling
Frankie: Night Lights
Inda
Oceans of Trash Ahmad Zabri
Sue
Pillans BIG Di
Bates
Lesley
McGee
BOSS
Star Artelle Patricia Ward
Lenthall
Too
Margaret many Heidi
Dewar ducks Cooper Smith
26 27Future Books 2022
Notes To Self
My
Giant Amanda Lieber Join The
Join The
Sea Shell Belladonna Armidale Parade! Armidale Parade!
Buster Paula
Raudvee
Follows
Stevenson
his Nose A Star for Mama
Jenny
Hale Ashling
Kathy
Kwok
Creamer
Emma’s Sarah
Wallace
2022
Freckles
Lesley
McGee
Christmas
Under the Overpass
Katie Flannigan
Katrina
Fisher
A Grandma
to Love Ashling
Kwok
Kathy
Creamer
28 29ISBN 978-0-9946269-3-6
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