Sunday Shelfie - Dear Humans, We Stole Your Crayon!

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Anna McGregor. This week we are celebrating Anna’s delightful new picture book Dear Humans We Stole Your Crayon!.

When aliens Zimothy and Meep accidentally discover a mysterious Earth artefact called a ‘crayon,’ they’re amazed by its magical powers — it can make thought appear on paper!

A funny story that celebrates the humble crayon and the universal joy of making art.  This cosmic tale reminds us that creativity knows no boundaries — whether you’re human or alien, the magic of drawing connects us all.

Written and illustrated by Anna McGregor 
Published by Scribble

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Sunday Shelfie - A Hat for Every Harriet

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Jess Horn and Zoe Bennett.
This week we are celebrating Jess and Zoe’s wonderful new picture book A Hat for Every Harriet.

Harriet wears many hats. She has a hat for listening, for following the rules and even for being silly. Harriet wears a different hat for every job, because every job needs a different Harriet.

But one day, Harriet has too many hats to wear. Can she find a way to just be herself?

From the creators of Bernie Thinks in Boxes comes a beautiful story about thinking differently and accepting yourself in a neurotypical world.

Written by Jess Horn
Illustrated by Zoe Bennett
Published by Affirm Press

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Sunday Shelfie - The Dream Keeper

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Anna Walker.  This week we are celebrating Anna’s beautiful picture book The Dream Keeper.

In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a journey to deliver dreams in the nearby city. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared in the night by the shadows in her room, finds comfort in her toys ... but cannot sleep. 

As the two stories unfold side by side, the young girl and the intrepid turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way

Written and illustrated by Anna Walker 

Published by Walker Books Australia

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Sunday Shelfie - Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog

Happy #sundsyshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Lucinda Gifford. This week we are celebrating Lucinda’s delightful picture book Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog.

Join Valerie on her unforgettable journey and discover just how far a brave little dog can go!

Living the beach life and riding the swells. 
Practising backstroke and digging up shells.
Dining on oysters and fancy ice cream... 
Valerie knew she was living the dream.

All over Australia and all around the world, people fell in love with Valerie - the bold-hearted dachshund who escaped a campground on Kangaroo Island and roamed the wilderness for over 500 days before being reunited with her loving owners.

Written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford
Published by Allen and Unwin

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Sunday Shelfie - The Frumpling

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Jo Vanderborgh and Jo Beasley.

This week we are celebrating their delightful picture book The Frumpling. 

The Frumpling lived a lonely life, this book will tell you why.

He smelled and looked so squaffy, every beast just walked on by.

Except for one . . .

An endearing tale of help from unlikely friends . . . and the transformative power of a good wash!

Written by Jo Vanderborgh

Illustrated by Jo Beasley

Published by Walker Books Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Home

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Rory H. Mather and Matt Shanks. This week we are celebrating their delightful new picture book Home.

Home is where the heart is, and no matter where you roam, you are always welcome here. There’s no place quite like home. 

Some live in the suburbs and others in the city. Some by the beach and some in the bush. Wherever it is you live, home is where your heart is

Written by Rory H. Mather
Illustrated by Matt Shanks
Published by Scholastic Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Filo's Butterflies

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Litea Fuata and Myo Yim. This week we are celebrating their beautiful picture book Filo’s Butterflies

Filo is going to dance at his aunties’ Samoan wedding! He’s been rehearsing the steps for his first siva fa’ataupati for weeks, but now there are butterflies dancing in his belly. 

As the day goes on, the butterflies grow bigger and bolder. Will they stop him from performing the siva and having a good time? 

Filo’s Butterflies is a charming picture book about how a young Samoan boy calms his nerves before his first siva performance at a family wedding.

Written by Litea Fuata

Illustrated by Myo Yim

Published by Bright Light Publishing 

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Sunday Shelfie - The Boy and the Shark

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Cate James. This week we are celebrating Cate’s delightful picture book The Boy and the Shark.

William is stuck at his little sister’s noisy birthday party.

William does not like parties. William likes sharks.

He wonders if sharks do not like parties either. Perhaps he should find one and ask ...

From Cate James comes a timeless adventure full of curiosity, surprises and friendship.

Written and illustrated by Cate James

Published by Affirm Press 

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Sunday Shelfie - Bendable

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Kelly Brodie-Brown and Tommy Doyle. This week we are celebrating their delightful picture book Bendable.

Mules are sturdy creatures, they’re resilient and strong. Mules are known for hauling heavy burdens all day long. Mules are trusty and robust, solid and dependable. 

Mules, however, aren’t exactly known for being bendable! Can Julie the mule soar into the spotlight? Find out in this adorably inspiring story about reaching your goals, one tumble at a time!

Written by Kelly Brodie Brown
Illustrated by Tommy Doyle 
Published by Scholastic Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Trickshot Harri

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Jake Minton.This week we are celebrating the fun and engaging picture book Jake has created with Adrian Lloyd and Adam Jackson, Trickshot Harri.

Roar for Trickshot Harri as he learns that scoring the most goals isn’t everything – it’s teamwork that makes the dream work!

Book two in the bestselling Animal World Cup series, Trickshot Harri the Cheetah World Beater, is packed with insider jokes and pitch-perfect details, and captures all the intense excitement of the game while exploring the importance of sharing and being part of something bigger.

Written by Adrian Lloyd and Adam Jackson

Illustrated by Jake Minton
Published by Little Book Press

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Sunday Shelfie - WANTED: The Cutest Baby in the World

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Sarah Zweck. This week we are celebrating the gorgeous picture book Sarah has created with Davina Bell, WANTED: The Cutest Baby in the World.

Late one evening, a detective knocks on the door of two exhausted parents. She’s on the hunt for the world’s most devious master criminal: The Cutest Baby in the World...

Should you find yourself in this rogue’s clutches, your entire world will be turned upside-down! But the most villainous bit? You wouldn’t have it any other way.

A delightfully mischievous book for children who were once the cutest baby in the world - and for new babies who are about to be!

Written by Davina Bell
Illustrated by Sarah Zweck
Published by Thames and Hudson Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Here, Bear and Everywhere

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Damian Balassone and Jess Racklyeft. This week we are celebrating their gorgeous new picture book Here, Bear and Everywhere.

Meet a pear bear, a share bear, even an éclair bear in this beary fun-filled romp through rhyme!

With Damian Balassone’s playful poetry and Jess Racklyeft’s irresistible illustrations, this book delights little ones – while its clever rhymes and gentle humour make it a joy for parents to read again and again.

Written by Damian Balassone
Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft 
Published by Little Book Press

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Sunday Shelfie - How to Get Rid of a Princess

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Alison McLennan and Mel Pearce. This week we are celebrating their delightful new picture book How to Get Rid of a Princess.

Princesses are stealthy, sneaky and sly. 

And once inside the castle walls, they are tricky to remove.

But not impossible…

A hilarious and relatable tale about a mischievous little sister and her frustrated older brother who is desperate to stop her joining in his game. All he has to do is follow the steps in this easy-to-use guide!

There's just one problem: the advice may not work in every castle, and princesses might not be as bad as he thinks ...

Written by Alison McLennan

Illustrated by Mel Pearce

Published by Hardie Grant Publishing

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Sunday Shelfie - My Love is Bigger Than the Sky

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Anna Pignataro. This week we are celebrating her beautiful new picture book My Love is Bigger Than the Sky.

In the brambly forest Oli asked, ‘Mummy, how much do you love me?’ ‘More than the whole world and everything in it,’ said Mummy.

From best-selling author and illustrator, Anna Pignataro, comes a tender-hearted story about infinite love.

Written and illustrated by Anna Pignataro
Published by Scholastic Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Time to Go to the Park

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Emma Bowd and Leila Rudge. This week we are celebrating their delightful new picture book Time to Go to the Park.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, breakfast is done.
Time to go out. Let’s have some fun!

And what could be more fun than a day at the park? Playing with friends, exploring the outdoors and having adventures. Created by the award-winning duo, Emma Bowd and Leila Rudge, this is a book that’s sure to inspire many happy trips to the park.

A fun, feel-good book for preschoolers that captures the everyday joys of childhood and family life.

Written by Emma Bowd

Illustrated by Leila Rudge

Published by HarperCollins Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Tiny Good Things

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Gabrielle Tozer and Sophie Beer. This week we are celebrating their beautiful new picture book Tiny Good Things.

This life is full of magic
as you learn to stretch your wings.
A big bright world awaits you,
filled with tiny good things.

Each day a glorious adventure awaits us all – if we know where to look!

From talented, award-winning duo, Gabrielle Tozer and Sophie Beer, comes an inspiring picture book that celebrates life's small wonders and the joy of finding happiness in everyday moments.

Written by Gabrielle Tozer

Illustrated by Sophie Beer 

Published by HarperCollins Australia 

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Sunday shelfie - Spare Kisses

Happy #sundayselfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Pip Harry and Yiscah Marcatili. This week we are celebrating their beautiful new picture book Spare Kisses.

Eve’s Nan has lots of spares. A spare key in her pot plant for after-school drop-ins. Seats at the table for morning tea pop-ins. A collection of teacups in all shapes and sizes. And always, yes, always, delicious surprises. Most special of all are Nan’s spare kisses that make everything right.

A warm-hearted celebration of the endless supply of love (and treats!) that grandmothers have for their grandchildren.

Written by Pip Harry
Illustrated by Yiscah Marcatili
Published by Lothian Children's Books

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Sunday Shelfie - Girls Like

Happy #sundayselfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome the wonderful Katrina Germein and Deb Hudson. This week we are celebrating their delightful new picture book Girls Like.

Dance feet Dare feet Fast feet Bare feet

Vibrantly illustrated by Deb Hudson, award-winning author Katrina Germein’s gorgeous Girls Like is a joyous celebration of all the ways to be a girl.

Written by Katrina Germein
Illustrated by Deb Hudson
Published by MidnightSun Publishing 

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Sunday Shelfie - UnBEARable

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Kathryn Apel and Beau Wylie. 
This week we are celebrating their fun and delightful new picture book UnBEARable.

This is the story of three grumpy bears, who couldn’t see anyone’s viewpoint, but theirs. 

Until, with a bowl ... and a bed ... and a stool, a little girl taught them the Golden Grr-rule!

Written by Kathryn Apel

Illustrated by Beau Wylie

Published by Scholastic Australia 

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Sunday Shelfie - Banjo The Hot Cross Bun

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Rory H. Mather and Christopher Nielsen.
This week we are celebrating their fun new picture book Banjo The Hot Cross Bun.

Gather round, children, there’s a story to tell, about a delectable treat, with a wonderful smell. Prepare to laugh, prepare to have fun. For this is the tale of Banjo the Bun.

Banjo the Bun has found himself out on the shelves on Boxing Day and he is not happy. Will anyone be able to tame this hot cross bun?!

Written by Rory H. Mather
Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
Published by Scholastic Australia 

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