y separately published work icon Elephant in the Room series - author   picture book   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Elephant in the Room
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y separately published work icon Dinner on the Doorstep Elizabeth Cummings , Johanna Roberts (illustrator), Australia : EC Press , 2017 13464054 2017 single work picture book children's

'Mikey and Simon are missing their mum who is in hospital. Friends and neighbours want to help and so they take turns to bring a dinner to the family. Each day Mikey and Simon look forward to coming home and finding out what is on the doorstep. This heart-warming story celebrates community spirit whilst touching on a deeper conversation of coping with illness and the emotions that go with it.' (Publication summary)

y separately published work icon The Forever Kid Elizabeth Cummings , Cheri Hughes (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing Big Sky Publishing , 2018 14620597 2018 single work picture book children's

'It’s Johnny’s birthday but he is no longer here. His family still gathers and lovingly celebrates him on his birthday. By continuing Johnny’s favourite party traditions, and sharing special memories, the family feel a sense of closeness and comfort on this day of remembrance. They will always cherish Johnny, their Forever Kid.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon The Very Bad Things Elizabeth Cummings , Melissa Salvarani (illustrator), Coogee : EC Press , 2020 21975948 2020 single work picture book children's

'The story of recovery from a traumatic event. The Very Bad Thing happened on a bright sunny day. In this picture book, with the sea as a metaphor, a young boy navigates through a terrible storm as he deals with this trauma.' (Publication summary)

y separately published work icon The Disappearing Sister Elizabeth Cummings , Johanna Roberts (illustrator), Australia : Elizabeth Cummings , 2015 9083896 2015 single work picture book children's

'What do you do when someone you care about is hurting, when their behaviour is making it worse? How can you help them if you are the youngest and no one is listening? This book tackles the tough topic of eating disorders and how a family has to work together to help the big sister get better. Eva loves her big sister very much. Anna is clever and smart and fun. But one day Eva notices that her sister is staring to behave differently and that she seems unwell. Eva wants to help but doesn't know what to do. So she confides in her friend Jennie who helps her find a way to help her sister.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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First known date: 2015
    • Coogee, Randwick area, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: EC Press , 2015- .
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