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THE DRAGONFLY SONG

US: Pajama Press

quote: Allen & Unwin

Orr tells her tale in both narrative poetry and prose for an effect that is both fanciful and urgent, drawing a rich fantasy landscape filled with people and creatures worthy of knowing. An introductory note describes Orr's inspiration in the legend of the Minotaur, but her story is no retelling but a meditation on rejection and acceptance, on determination and self-determination. The shifts between poetry and prose build tension just as surely as the bull dances do. As mesmerizing as a mermaid's kiss, the story dances with emotion, fire, and promise.

review: Kirkus, starred review

MILO

Milo may be an unremarkable dog, but the adventure that overtakes him is far from commonplace… His story covers many things: including the need for tolerance when dealing with the foibles of friends; how interesting the life of a migratory bird can be; how disconcerting situations can arise out of nowhere; and especially the importance of a good night’s sleep… For children 4-8, with enough whimsy to hold the attention of an incidental adult.

review: Magpies

Winner, Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Fiction, 2017 Honour Book: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2017 Shortlisted, Western Australia's Young Readers' Book Award - Younger Readers Shortlisted, Queensland Premier's Literary Awards, Griffith University Children's Book Award, 2017

ROCKHOPPING

All children need an Uncle Egg to open up the magical world of nature.

quote: David Suzuki

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