It's a very special teddy's birthday this month - Anzac Ted is turning ten! 🎂
Meet a bear who is more extraordinary than most in this best-selling story about the Anzac spirit. If you've been in a classroom or library around ANZAC Day at any point in the past decade, chances are you've heard the story of Anzac Ted. Now, this poignant story written and illustrated by Belinda Landsberry-Author, has been re-issued as a gorgeous hardback to celebrate its 10th Anniversary.
Complete with downloadable activities like 'Draw Your Own Anzac Ted' and new content on the shared experience of ANZAC and Turkish soldiers, this edition is one to be treasured.
Find out more at ekbooks.org/product/anzac-ted-10th-anniversary
✍️✨ Introducing David Lawrence, the hilarious mind behind Ruby and the Pen.
David's pen might not be able to make drawings come true like Ruby's, but it does help him weave a very different type of magic. Ruby and the Pen is a brand new middle grade story brimming with humour and fantasy elements, keeping readers captivated as Ruby navigates her new boarding school and her newfound powers.
Can Ruby really solve all her problems with the stroke of a pen? Find out in Ruby and the Pen, available now where all good books are sold and borrowed.
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It's time to level up!
Just one more week until Game On! Shrinkle hits shelves.
In this brand new middle grade book, the tiniest problems lead to the biggest adventures for gaming-obsessed Max and his infuriating younger brother, Liam.
When a phone app shrinks the brothers to the size of minifigures, they must learn to work together in order to navigate their now trecherous home. Can they do it? Or, will they stay tiny forever?
Find out in Game On! Shrinkle
www.ekbooks.org/product/game-on-shrinkle
Game On! A new middle grade book is here
Just one more week until Game On! Shrinkle hits shelves.
In this brand new middle grade book, the tiniest problems lead to the biggest adventures for gaming-obsessed Max and his infuriating younger brother, Liam.
When a phone app shrinks the brothers to the size of minifigures, they must learn to work together in order to navigate their now trecherous home. Can they do it? Or, will they stay tiny forever?
Find out in Game On! Shrinkle
www.ekbooks.org/product/game-on-shrinkle
Game On! Shrinkle - Coming Soon
Just one more week until Game On! Shrinkle hits shelves.
In this brand new middle grade book, the tiniest problems lead to the biggest adventures for gaming-obsessed Max and his infuriating younger brother, Liam.
When a phone app shrinks the brothers to the size of minifigures, they must learn to work together in order to navigate their now trecherous home. Can they do it? Or, will they stay tiny forever?
Find out in Game On! Shrinkle
www.ekbooks.org/product/game-on-shrinkle
Harriet's Hungry Worms
🪱 Just one more week until this exciting new book comes wriggling onto shelves....
Packed with worm facts, Harriet's Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll up their sleeves and put their kitchen food scraps to good use. Before they know it, young readers become equipped with the basic information they need to start putting their own kitchen food scraps to good use!
Pre-Order now: https://ekbooks.org/product/harriets-hungry-worms
Coming Soon: Anchored
Coming soon!
A story of a big ship and a little tug who are separated by oceans more often than not. This special book is a reassuring reminder that though our families and friends may be separated for many reasons, the bonds of love keep us anchored in each other's hearts.
Sailing into stores this April, Anchored is the perfect story to help children find comfort in times of separation.
Written by Debra Tidball & Illustrated by Arielle Li
Find out more here: https://ekbooks.org/product/anchored
Just one more week before Mama and her chickens come clucking onto bookshelves!
Two powerhouse creators, Michelle Worthington and Nicky Johnston - Author and Illustrator, have come together to create a sensitively written and beautifully illustrated story that uses backyard chickens to give a child's-eye view of early-onset dementia.
Watch the trailer to find out more about Mama's story or head to www.ekbooks.org/product/mamas-chickens
"Mama showed them every day just how much she loved them. And that was something they would never forget."
Dementia doesn't only affect the elderly, over 5% of people with Alzheimer's show symptoms before they are 65 (Mayo Clinic). Mama's Chickens is a beautifully told story about a young mother facing early-onset dementia, her kids, and their endearing backyard chickens.
This important and heart warming book hits shelves around the world in March 2023.
Watch this space to find out more or head to www.ekbooks.org/product/mamas-chickens
Are you back in the school routine yet? Or, is it still a bit of a struggle to get out the door each morning?
Liven up the routine with Get Ready, Mama!, a fun role reversal story where Mama is the one dragging her feet down the stairs and getting distracted by the T.V every morning. This book is sure to have kids giggling and parents saying 'sounds familiar'.
Out now where all good books are sold, including www.ekbooks.org
Written by Sharon Giltrow Author
Illustrated by Arielle Li
Roller skating is Easy Peasy... right?
Crash! Bump! Thump!
There's less than a week to go until Easy Peasy skates onto shelves!
Embracing themes of independence, perseverance, and family relationships, this is a fun, engaging story for children learning how to do something for the first time.
Pre-order your copy today at www.ekbooks.org/product/easy-peasy
Written by Ky Garvey and Illustrated by Amy Louise Calautti
Trailer created by Amy Louise Calautti
Not long now until this sparkly book skates onto shelves!
Ruby loves her shiny new red roller skates. She's never roller skated before, but Ruby is sure it will be easy peasy... CRASH! BUMP! THUMP! ... or not.
Written by Ky Garvey and Illustrated by Amy Louise Calautti, Easy Peasy is a fun, engaging story, perfect for children learning how to do something for the first time.
On shelves from February 1st where all good books are sold, including www.ekbooks.org (Pre-Orders available now)
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Not long now until this sparkly book skates onto shelves!
Ruby loves her shiny new red roller skates. She's never roller skated before, but Ruby is sure it will be easy peasy... CRASH! BUMP! THUMP! ... or maybe not.
Written by Ky Garvey and Illustrated by Amy Louise Calautti, Easy Peasy is a fun, engaging story, perfect for children learning how to do something for the first time.
On shelves from February 1st where all good books are sold, including www.ekbooks.org/product/easy-peasy (Pre-Orders available now)
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Do you hear that?
That's the sound of a beautiful friendship forming between two neighbouring musicians.
Violin and Cello is the perfect gift for anyone who loves beautiful picture books, but especially for young musicians. Complete with original recordings and sheet music (available via a QR code in the front of the book), this story is a multi-sensory experience.
Available now where all good books are sold!
Written by Catherine Greer author
Illustrated by Joanna Bartel
Music by Alexander Lau
Video by Irontree
Jørn Utzon's story is about embracing dreams, believing in your own abilities, and the power of new ideas.
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House next year, this book is also a topical springboard for educators and families into how the iconic landmark came to be.
Written by Coral Vass, author and illustrated by Nicky Johnston - Author and Illustrator , Jørn is on shelves now, including: https://ekbooks.org/product/jorns-magnificent-imagination
Trailer created by the wonderful Nicky Johnston - Author and Illustrator
Violin and Cello has landed in bookstores across ANZ today.
Written by Catherine Greer author , filled with illustrations by Joanna Bartel, and accompanied by original score from composer Alexander Lau, this story is a breathtaking sensory experience.
Become a part of the 'Mystery Friends' orchestra and head into your local bookstore to get a copy today.
If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, this beautiful gift for budding musicians will reach you in November, but pre-orders are open now.
Find out more at www.ekbooks.org/products/violin-and-cello
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Violin & Cello follows two young musicians as they discover the secret to who is practicing in the apartment next door!
Immerse yourself in this story with the help of an original composition, part of which you can hear in this trailer, and score sheets for budding young musicians to play along.
This love letter to musicians big and small is on shelves in ANZ from Wednesday September 7th, before making its way to the Northern Hemisphere in November.
Find out more at https://ekbooks.org/product/violin-and-cello
Written by Catherine Greer author
Illustrated by Joanna Bartel
Original Composition by Alexander Lau
