“Is this your egg?”

WINNER!! “Speech Pathology Australia 2021 book of the year” in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait authored book category

…Henry the Hermit crab is on a mission. He has found a small egg and must travel through the mudflats, the hot sand and the tall grass to find it a home. Where will it belong when it hatches?

My debut picture book “Is this your egg?”, written by Ella Kris and published by the State Library of Queensland is available now for borrowing across all Queensland public Libraries and Indigenous knowledge centres. A limited number of copies are also available for sale here: https://shop.slq.qld.gov.au/collections/children/products/9781922467065

This book is one of twelve picture books to win a place in the First 5 Forever Stories for Little Queenslanders project, to promote early literacy and inspire a love of reading for children for children from aged 0-5.

*Pictured above - The books in the series & some of the authors and illustrators of the Stories for Little Queenslanders books: Nicola Hooper, Pamela Rushby, Emma Cracknell, Shannon Horsfall, Samantha Wheeler.

“Wombat and Joey Roo”

My second picture book, “Wombat and Joey Roo” is officially out now! Written by the marvellously talented Robert Vescio and published by Wild Eyed Press. Wombat and Joey Roo is an adorable tale of caring and nurture, growth and independence. Children will fall in love with the whimsical illustrations in this affectionate, heartfelt story. Get your hands on a copy here. Also available in selected book stores.