This week I though I’d present four new picture books from the Narratives Library , together with very interesting interviews from the authors about their creation.

This is a book of wonderfully, rhythmic rhymes. Your toddler can do a nursery rap! Lovely illustrations by Pamela Allen.

Meredith Costain- Doodledum Dancing

Meredith Costain – Interview

Mark Greenwood – Our Country, Ancient Wonders

Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac are a husband and wife book production team! Here is a book Mark has written on the wonderful archaeology of Australia with illustrations by Frane.

Frane Lessac- Australian Baby Animals

Originally from the USA, Frane is bowled over by how amazing the animal life is in Australia. You can hear her enthusiasm in the read and interview!

Frane Lessac- Interview

Mandy Foot – Joey and Riley

Mandy writes and illustrates her books and I have included an extra illustration image here as her read and interview are rolled into one.

Recorded at Storyfest 2022