We’re delighted to welcome back our good friend, author Kelly Louise Jarris, to share her wonderfully creative journey with her newest picture book, The Postman’s My Mate. Kelly’s stories, including Imagine Our Special Place and Cheese On Toast, consistently come from the heart and at the same time spread joy, fun and thoughtfulness that resonate […]
Square Me, Round World is an affirming collection of stories especially for neurodiverse children in the primary years (although many adults are finding themselves in these stories, too!). Written from a personal place, Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist and mum Chelsea Luker, together with the reflective/introspective illustrations by Eliza Fricker, gifts readers with the knowledge, understanding, acceptance and […]
#BookReview: Square Me, Round World: Stories of growing up in a world not built for you, Chelsea Luker (author), Eliza Fricker (illus.), Connect Us Psychology, 2024. Throughout April is World Autism Awareness Month, which raises understanding, acceptance and support for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Campaigns such as this, like Neurodiversity Celebration Week, help to […]
Square Me, Round World #BOOKGIVEAWAY! This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek and it’s about challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, while celebrating the diverse ways of thinking, learning and behaving. And to celebrate, thanks to brilliant author and Autistic/ADHDer psychologist, Chelsea Luker at @connectuspsychology, you have the chance to WIN a SIGNED COPY of the incredibly valuable […]
We’re thrilled to welcome an exciting new talent to the children’s book industry with the added bonus of a specialised expertise in the world of psychology and neurodiversity. Chelsea Luker is an inspiring role model, master in her domain, and all-round lovely person. She runs her own Psychology practice, Connect Us Psychology, in the neuro-affirming […]
Raine in the Underlands: The Lorekeepers by E M Greville is a story of a young, seemingly ordinary pre-teen suddenly thrust into a supernatural world, which begins her journey of unravelling her own identity and powers she could never have imagined. This chapter book is the first in this exciting series for middle grade lovers of fantasy, […]
Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! is a funny role-reversal tale of a stubborn grandma on her shopping trip with her ever-so-patient and independent young granddaughter. Besides the pure entertainment factor, this book by Sharon Giltrow and Dhwani Gosalia also creates a wonderful array of learning opportunities and play experiences that will help children in many developmental […]
#BookReview: Raine in the Underlands: The Lorekeepers (Book One), E M Greville (author), Shawline Publishing Group, August 2023. Blurb: Families can be tricky… Especially when you dad is missing, your mum is hiding a big secret and a strange woman – who looks oddly familiar – is trying to steal your magic from you, which […]
#Bookreview: Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!, Sharon Giltrow (author), Dhwani Gosalia (illus.), Dixi Books, September 2023. Blurb: Taking Grandma shopping can be tricky! She will dawdle to the bus, ask to push the trolley and plead for chocolate. But with cuddles, a few deep breaths and a piggy back ride, you and your grandma will […]
It’s a Special In-Store Promotion to WIN Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! Roll up to our ‘in-store’ promotion as we give away a FREE copy of the hilarious and heart-warming picture book, Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!, courtesy of Sharon Giltrow and Dixi Books! This delectably sweet and energetic role reversal story (with gorgeous illustrations by Dhwani […]
