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Listen to Janet Frame’s 2002 reading of ‘Friends Far Away Die’ (in celebration of World Poetry Day)

To celebrate World Poetry Day we thought you might enjoy listening to Janet Frame’s 2002 reading of ‘Friends Far Away Die’ from her collection of poems, ‘The Goose Bath’.

What type of chocolate-eater are you?

In May last year, in a cute little cafe in Eltham, Victorian CBCA president Jo Goodman interviewed Davide Cali for Magpies magazine. One of the books they talked about was ‘I Like Chocolate’. We thought, with all the chocolate day dreaming going on, you’d enjoy this part of the interview…

Guest Literacy blog post by Planning Queen, Nicole Avery

Being a publisher of children’s books I’m often asked if I know of any literacy resources I could recommend. As well as suggesting our title, ‘Teaching Kids to Read’ by Fay Tran, I’ve also been directing people to blog, Planning with Kids, and their fantastic posts throughout February focusing on Literacy.

Happy World Book Day!

To celebrate World Book Day we would like to share a series of photographs sent to us by our Italian author Davide Cali. As you can see he LOVES all different types of stories. Thank you again to Kids Book Review and My Book Corner blogs for the first posting of Davide’s 15 Good Reasons to […]

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Meet Maurizio Quarello, the illustrator of ’The Little Eskimo’

We have interviewed illustrator Maurizio Quarello about his inspirations and methods in creating the stunning artwork for our picture book, ‘The Little Eskimo’ (written by Davide Cali). We hope you enjoy the interview below as much as we did!

March Edition of Magpies Magazine

Shhh … it’s sneak peak time!

The Love Collection

Friday I’m In Love

It’s still not too late to order ‘the LOVE collection’ on Hardtofind.

What Is This Thing Called Love?

What Is This Thing Called Love? at Brunswick Bound

Independent Melbourne bookseller Brunswick Bound highlights Davide Cali and Anna-Laura Cantone’s delightful What is this thing called love? on their news blog.

What Is This Thing Called Love?

What is this thing called love?

What is this thing called love? written by Davide Cali and illustrated by Anna Laura Cantone is a delightful and subtle attempt to explain love to kids – not just romantic love, but the love that binds homes and families together.

Who do you love to kiss?

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.

The LOVE Collection

Looking for something special for your partner or kids this Valentine’s Day?

A special christmas treat…

As a special thank you to the Wilkins Farago team Davide Cali gave each of us a ‘blad’ or author/illustrator proof of one of his books.

Social Inclusion week at the Gusto! exhibition

Watch an interactive reading of ‘Empty Fridge’ by Emma Baker, Family Program Officer at the State Library Victoria, as part of Gusto! Family Day in Social Inclusion Week.

15 Good Reasons to read a book (as if you need one!)

Davide Cali gives us 15 reasons to read a book. (As if we needed one!)

Celebrating Social Inclusion Week with The Little Veggie Patch Co

Celebrating Social Inclusion Week with The Little Veggie Patch Co

“I always take the opportunity to chat to my neighbour’s about their plots and it’s our common thread. I think edible gardening could be a common thread for many people.” (Mat Pembler from The Little Veggie Patch Co).

‘Little Big Books’ celebrates the works of Serge Bloch

‘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’.

Rotary “Social Inclusion for schools” Initiative

The Rotary Club have teamed up with Social Inclusion Week to support Empty Fridge reaching schools all over Australia.

Wilkins Farago at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Wilkins Farago at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Wilkins Farago’s Andrew Wilkins will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week. You can follow his progress online.

‘Empty Fridge’ is a treat: Babyology

‘Empty Fridge’ is a treat: Babyology

Great little review of our latest picture book, Gaetan Doremus’ Empty Fridge, on the Babyology website.

‘Empty Fridge’ chosen as Focus Book for Social Inclusion Week

‘Empty Fridge’ chosen as Focus Book for Social Inclusion Week

Empty Fridge by Gaetan Doremus has been chosen as the Focus Book for this year’s Social Inclusion Week (24 November to 2 December 2012).

Two great gifts for Father’s Day

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.

10 Little Insects ‘highly recommended’: Reading Time

Davide Cali is all over the August edition of the Children’s Book Council’s official journal, Reading Time.

A bookshop that’s a ‘Barbie-free zone’

A bookshop that’s a ‘Barbie-free zone’

This Saturday (11 August) is National Bookshop Day, a day to celebrate bookshops’ important place in our communities. To celebrate, we’re focusing this week on some of the bookshops which are local to Wilkins Farago’s own community in Melbourne’s inner south. Today: Readings St Kilda.

Readings Kids Book of the Month

‘Empty Fridge’ is Readings’ Kids Book of the Month

New book alert! Our latest kids picture book, Empty Fridge by Gaetan Doremus, is released today and we’re delighted to announce it has been selected by Readings Books Music Film as their Kids Book of the Month for August.

iPad owners: ’10 Little Insects’ ebook now on iTunes!

iPad owners: ’10 Little Insects’ ebook now on iTunes!

A special treat for iPad owners: the award-winning 10 Little Insects is now available from the Apple iTunes store as an iPad-friendly ebook!

Kampung Boy book trailer tops 100,000 views on Youtube

Kampung Boy book trailer tops 100,000 views on Youtube

Unbelievable, really: our promotional video for Lat’s magnificent graphic novel Kampung Boy has topped 100,000 views on Youtube.

Reading for Social Peace project launched

Reading for Social Peace project launched

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

‘Who You Are is What You Do’ on ABC Radio

Heather McAllister, author of ‘Who You Are is What You Do’ has been interviewed on ABC Radio by Richard Stubbs about her book, released this month.

10 Little Insects’ Pianina’s amazing music video

10 Little Insects’ Pianina’s amazing music video

Vincent Pianina, the illustrator of Davide Cali’s new graphic novel 10 Little Insects, has just completed a new music video for the French band Ödland. Amazing.

Cali’s ‘humdinger’ gets first ’10 out of 10′ review

Cali’s ‘humdinger’ gets first ’10 out of 10′ review

The instant acclaim for Davide Cali and Vincent Pianina’s hilarious graphic novel, 10 Little Insects (published this month) continues to grow, with Melbourne’s Herald-Sun giving the book the maximum: 10 out of 10!

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