 | Laura Ellen AndersonStep into the magical world of Whiskery Paw with Laura's paw-some new young fiction series, Star Kitties (Farshore). Bursting with characterful, two-colour illustrations, and short, accessible adventure stories, this series has already sold in nine territories globally with readers are falling head over tails in love with it. But which kitty will be your purr-fect best friend? With Detective Kitty, Forest Kitty, Fashion Kitty, Baking Kitty, Post Kitty, Inventor Kitty and more, there are so many to meet! Kitty congratulations Laura on another purr-fect book and here’s to many more Star Kitties adventures. |
 | Alice McKinleyAlice McKinley and Lindsay Hirst are back with another monster-care manual. The Dangerous Pet Lover’s Guide to Sea Monsters (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) is the companion book to Dragons that came out last year. Learn everything you need to know about keeping a sea monster as a pet - you’ll find a host of tips, tricks and advice, from how best to feed and name your sea monster, to playing games together (top tip: ALWAYS let them win), with hilarious, dynamic illustrations by Alice. |
Paola EscobarPaola has experimented with a more textured artwork style in this summer-themed picture book by Becca McMurdie. Just a Shell… or is it? (Abrams) encourages little readers to use their imaginations and explore the natural world with curiosity and empathy. Paola has used a riot of colour to capture the world beneath the waves and long summer days at the beach. |  |
Paola has also illustrated the cover for Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan (HarperCollins Australia) by Lucie Stevens, the second book in this ghostly fantasy series. We might love this one more than the first!
 | Jez TuyaJez Tuya and Michelle Robinson have teamed up again for a third picture book. Tractors on the Go (Andersen Press) follows two hard-working tractors on their busy day. A must-read for little tractor enthusiasts!  |
