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CRUMBS soft cover is out now!

My Dad’s A Dynamo out on July 1st – just in time for Father’s Day!

A celebration of all the wonder, whimsy and whacky fun that Dads bring to the world

Phil’s book, The Garden on Redgum Road, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Little Book Press has been honoured with inclusion in the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf at the Bologna International Book Fair! Click on the link to find more! https://www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/exhibitions/sustainability17-goals-for-a-better-future/14523.html

We all like good news… and the release of this hilarious book, with its play on words, is, indeed… Good Gnus! Enjoy the adventures of some mischievous little gnus; Scary gnus …bad gnus… fake gnus … sad gnus … it’s all here! Published by Scholastic Press illustrated by Daron Parton. June 2024

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.

A Boy and a Ball 

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