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Phil’s book, Joe and the Stars illustrated by Connah Brecon and published by Scholastic Press, has been named a Notable Book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards for 2022.

Phil has three new books coming out in 2022.

A Special Edition of Phil’s best-selling picture book ANZAC Biscuits, Illustrated by Owen Swan and published by Scholastic Press, is being released in March.

Phil has once again collaborated with the incredible Shane Devries and their new picture book CRUMBS, published by Scholastic Press, will be released in April.

The third book for Phil this year, The Garden on Red Gum Road, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by The Little Book Press will be released in May.

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New release, Joe and the Stars

NEW RELEASE FEB 1st 2021

Phil’s new book Joe and the Stars is illustrated by Connah Brecon and published by Scholastic Press.

In the red dust, where the sky is wide, Joe loves watching the stars. He marvels at their mystery and wonder. But when his family moves to the city… the stars are hard to see. Will Joe find a way to make them shine again? With autobiographical undertones, this is a twinkling tale of resilience, family and friendship.

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Feathers shortlisted for the Prime Ministers Literary Awards 2018

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Phil’s Book Feathers illustrated by Phil Lesnie and published by Scholastic Press was shortlisted for the Prime Ministers Literary Awards 2018.

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BOY shortlisted

Phil’s book BOY, illustrated by Shane Devries and published by Scholastic Press, has been shortlisted in the Early Childhood category for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards.

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