Walk safely to school with Sam and his Dad…
To celebrate Walk Safely to School Day we’re sharing a sneak peek of Serge Bloch’s ingenious illustrations about Sam and his Dad.
sam and his dad
Two great gifts for Father’s Day
If you’re looking for a gift a child can give to Dad on Father’s Day, look no further. We have two delightful picture books that Dad will love sharing with the giver.
Clunes Booktown Festival Top 10
Lila Prap’s ‘Why?’ lead our Top 10 books at last weekend’s Clunes Booktown Festival
Wilkins Farago books for NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge
Four Wilkins Farago books are on the recommend reading lists for this year’s NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, which runs until 1 September.
‘Sam and his Dad’ a stand-out: My Little Bookcase
‘I feel strongly that this is a particularly special book for a father to share with his son because it is strong, yet sentimental.’ – My Little Bookcase reviews ‘Sam and his Dad’
Sam and his dad – ‘ a sheer pleasure to read’
‘The blurb on the back of this book sums up the story as a celebration not only of dad but of all the little pleasures of family life. I couldn’t agree more!’. ‘Sam and his dad’ reviewed in the September issue of Magpies Magazine.
New Bloch ‘delightful … gorgeous … beautifully designed’
‘A gorgeous slice-of-life look at a typical family and their idiosyncrasies’: Kids Book Review
Sam and his Dad has ‘wit and veracity’: The Age
‘With an inky illustrative style almost reminiscent at times of Quentin Blake, but with a gentler air, Sam and His Dad is a portrait of fatherly and filial love. It avoids sentimentalism with its wit and veracity. First published in France in 2009, it has been produced here as a stylish hardback.’ – THE AGE
Free sampler promotes Australian independent publishers
Here’s something for nothing – a free book/ebook featuring new works from Australia’s independent publishers.
Bloch book ‘a great Father’s Day gift’: Sunday Mail
A great review of ‘Sam and His Dad’ in the Brisbane Sunday Mail’s U on Sunday magazine.
‘Sam and his dad’ book trailer online
Our latest book trailer is for ‘Sam and His Dad’ by Serge Bloch, our Father’s Day title. Let us know what you think!
The perfect Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day falls on the first Sunday in September in Australia, and this year we’ve got the perfect Father’s Day gift for the dad with a young family.