Windy Hollow Books

15/01/2024

BOOK REVIEW: Run Pups Run
By Kerri Day and Nicky Johnston
Published by Windy Hollow Books

Kids and dogs, you can’t go wrong, it’s always a cute combination. Run Pups Run is a read aloud rhyming story that possesses short, rhythmic sentences. This minimal word count combined with large, bold text makes the book perfect for very young children, from ages 1-4. There’s loads of action, loads of fun and romping, and the language devices used invite plenty of interaction.

The slightly smaller, landscape format makes this book perfect for little hands, but also allows for a wide view for each spread, adding an element of space and expanse to the beach scenes. The muted colours used in the illustrations provide a dreamy, hazy summer feel to each scene. Johnston’s thoughtful and inclusive illustrations depict a family structure that’s wonderfully refreshing to see.

Purchase link: https://www.windyhollowbooks.com.au/products/run-pups-run

04/01/2024

23/12/2023

Wishing all our readers, booksellers, writers and illustrators a safe and happy Christmas. We can’t wait for what we have coming in the new year.
Illustration by from Merry Everything (written by )

08/12/2023

Crazy wet weather in Melbourne today. What’s the weather like where you are?
If you love to talk about the weather then this book is for you.
Last chance to order online for Christmas. Or find it in your local bookshop.

01/12/2023

Congratulations to all on launching this wonderful book.

30/11/2023

Great to see readers loving Mark Wilson’s latest book Caroline.

“ This biography belongs on every bookcase in homes and libraries. With a double-spread timeline at the end, it is the ideal basis for Australian history lessons and the perfect salutation to a woman who left an indelible mark on every person she encountered.”

Mark Wilson’s divine biographical picture book on Caroline Chisholm is not her life story alone, but also another superb work of art by th...

27/11/2023

It doesn’t feel like summer is coming in Melbourne but here’s hoping we’ll be enjoying beach days soon. Run Pups Run is a great book to get you in the summer frame of mind!
Available in stores and online. Link in bio
☀️⛱️☀️⛱️☀️⛱️☀️⛱️☀️⛱️

16/11/2023

Listen to this interview with Vicki Bennett and Des Crump to find about more about this inspiring story.

Queensland author Vicki Bennet tells the story of three young aboriginal shearers who ended up on the frontline in World War One.

12/11/2023

07/11/2023

Looking forward to this exhibition and the official launch of Caroline by Mark Wilson

31/10/2023

Everyone needs a friend like Ghostie! Shoutout to that friend that’s not afraid to be a bit wild and have fun doing it!
👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃
Ghostie by and is available online. Link in bio.

31/10/2023

Check out this review of The Bill Dup
In stores and online now.

Reviewing the latest children's and young adult books

26/10/2023

“You can’t move forward until you look back” Cornel West

A great addition to books about our history for children, Charlie’s War highlights the contribution of Indigenous soldiers during WW1.

In store and online now

22/10/2023

Thanks to Bee Curious Books for including Run Pups Run in their top new books for October.

October brings a fresh wave of enchanting tales, and at Be Curious Books, we're excited to introduce you to our top picks! From magical adventures to heartwarming journeys, these new releases have captured our hearts, and we can't wait to share them with you.

20/10/2023

17/10/2023

Don’t miss out!

14/10/2023

Beach days, dogs and books.
Run Pups Run by Kerri Day and Nicky Johnston is a perfect way to end a day at the beach.
🪣☀️⛱️🐾🐶
In stores and online now.

30/09/2023

We are open for submissions.
Picture books only!
[email protected]
Due the the high number of submissions we cannot give feedback to unsuccessful submissions.
See our guidelines online for more information.

26/09/2023

Who’s looking forward to beach days?
⛱️🪣🐾☀️🐚
When a family heads to the beach with their dogs an adventurous summer day unfolds.
Run Pups Run by Kerri Day and Nicky Johnston is in stores and online now.

21/09/2023

brings to life the experiences of our young Indigenous men sent off to fight the in Great War in ‘s latest book, Charlie’s War.
How far from home they must have felt.

20/09/2023

After a long wait (some might even say a long build up) we are happy to say that copies of The Bill Dup are on their way to a bookshop near you and also available to order online. Link in bio.
A delightful story of a young boy’s first experience of rain.

14/09/2023

Dust off your best picture book manuscript because we are opening for submissions on the 1st of October. We won’t be open for long so put it in your diary.
Submission guidelines on our website. (Or scan the QR code).
✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️
Submissions will not be accepted before this date.
✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️

14/09/2023

Did you know there were very few welcome home ceremonies held for Indigenous soldiers after WW1? This illustration by depicts one of these. Read all about it and the story of Charlie Bird and his two best friends in Charlie’s War. Written by , with the support of Charlie’s family, this important story of friendship, courage and service will be in stores and online this October.
#

04/09/2023

Do the ants spell rain where you’re from?
This gorgeously funny and playful book is out soon.
🐜 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜
The Bill Dup by and is available for pre order online and in stores mid September

02/09/2023

Author was interviewed on the podcast to discuss her book ‘The Bill Dup', launching her career as a writer, working out what you want and why you want it, and more. Listen here:

‎Arts · 2023