Phil’s stunning new book, Footprint, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han and published by Allen and Unwin is out now!

A unique, lyrical picture book that empowers children to think about the natural environment in a mindful and positive way.Embark on a journey through nature’s tapestry, where every step you take leaves a legacy of wonder and protection for the environment. Explore forests and mountains, cities and fields, and animals in their natural habitats as you ponder the footprint humans leave on the Earth.

MARCH 1^st

Phil’s moving picture book, The Hidden Hat, illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith and published by Scholastic Press, is to be released on March 1^st.

While playing hide-and-seek at Grandpa’s house, Lucy and Mitch find a hat, hidden away in a deep, dark corner. It’s Grandpa’s hat, filled with memories … In this moving story of rediscovery, truth and mateship, a hidden hat stirs memories of a grandfather’s days serving in Vietnam …

Phil’s brother-in-law served in Vietnam, at Nui Dat in 1968/69, and the book has been dedicated to him.

Phil has received the honour of having two books featured on the Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Books list announced recently. 

CRUMBS illustrated by Shane Devries and published by Scholastic Press. 

The Garden on Redgum Road illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Little Book Press. 

Phil’s book, BOY, illustrated by Shane Devries and published by Scholastic Press, has been selected in the 2021 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young Peoplewith Disabilities.The 2021 Outstanding List will be presented at the IBBY press conference at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair on June 14, 2021. The organisers received 194 submissions from 31 countries in 24 languages. From these, 40 titles from 27 countries in 21 languages were selected.

If you feel like laughing…head to meandneal.com

These audiobooks, about a little girl (Me) and her new baby brother, were developed as a fun project during these difficult times. They are stories told from the point of view of a very precocious little girl who offers astute and often hilarious observations of life with her new baby brother, her family and the wider world as she sees it.  

With a child’s perspective at play, the stories are full of innocent irreverence and they were created with one simple goal in mind … to bring laughter into the lives of those who choose to listen to them.

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A Boy and a Ball 

The cloudless sky suddenly roared like thunder. Shadows, swift and frightening, descended. 

Illustrated by Mandy Foot, Published by Little Book Press

Phil Cummings has written a hilarious rollicking story that follows cheeky farmyard animals and their antics when the farmer goes to bed. Skilfully and beautifully illustrated by Mandy Foot, the characters are brought to life and will dance into the heart of the reader with every page turn!

Click on the link to check it out and order your copy:  https://www.littlebookpress.com.au/product/the-hip-hop-barn-grp/

Phil’s popular Danny Allen books that feature prominently in the State Library exhibition and his school presentations are back in print as paperbacks!

Requests for class sets can now be filled. Contact your bookseller.