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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.

Who do you love to kiss?

We don’t see many picture books for grown-ups, but we couldn’t resist publishing I Love Kissing You, a wonderfully romantic and funny celebration of the kiss.

‘Little Big Books’ celebrates the works of Serge Bloch

We were thrilled to see one of our illustrators, Serge Bloch celebrated in ‘Little Big Books: illustrations for children’s picture books’, showcasing the Wilkins Farago cover design of ‘The Enemy’.

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.

Reading for Social Peace project launched

We’re delighted to announce that the Reading for Social Peace Project is now up and running.

‘Working with somebody is cool’: blog tour day 10

Australian illustrator Ann James chats with Davide on her Books Illustrated blog about how he works with illustrators, his celebrated collaborations with French illustrator Serge Bloch and which other writers and illustrators inspire him.

Reading for peace and the storyteller’s craft: blog tour day 8

Exciting news of a new reading project for kids, Reading for Social Peace, which Davide Cali will be launching on 24 May. Also, popular children’s author and blogger Dee White examines Cali’s approach to creating picture books. Blog tour day 8.

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

My Little Bookcase lists picture books for dads

A great list of books for Father’s Day on the My Little Bookcase website. Two of our titles are featured.

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.

The Enemy ‘extraordinary’ – Kids’ Book Review

‘The Enemy is a gorgeously-styled, extraordinary book that will touch an adult heart and stretch open the heart of a child.’ – Kids’ Book Review raves about ‘The Enemy’

Bloch gets political and green

One of our favourite illustrators, Serge Bloch, has contributed the piece below for a special exhibition in New York.

Media release: ‘The Enemy’ honoured in the US

Davide Cali and Serge Bloch’s powerful anti-war book for children, The Enemy, has been included in the US Board on Books for Young People’s 2010 list of Outstanding International Books.

Monsters and Miracles with Serge Bloch

Illustrator Serge Bloch‘s work is featured in an exhibition “Monsters and Miracles: A Journey through Jewish Picture Books”, to be held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday April 7. He will also participate in a panel discussion with a group of other distinguished authors such as Caldecott Medal winners Mordiciai Gerstein and […]

Our featured book for February – ‘I Love Kissing You’