Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words (Can Never) Hurt Me!
Heath McKenzie
(illustrator),
Hawthorn
:
Lake Press
,
2023
26080689
2023
single work
picture book
children's
'We all know that sticks and stones can hurt someone, but what about words? Whether it's a comment about someone's hairstyle or their smelly lunch, we've all had the experience of accidentally hurting someone's feelings. It can be a tricky life lesson how to resolve this situation, and realising that changing your choice of words can make all the difference. Sometimes old sayings are worth questioning.' (Publication summary)
Try Your Best, Forget the Rest
Heath McKenzie
(illustrator),
South Melbourne
:
Lake Press
,
2023
27273931
2023
single work
picture book
children's
'Preparations are underway for a school fun run, and everyone's a bit on edge! What if I'm not as fast and fit as everyone else? What if people laugh at or tease me? This book explores scenarios that all young readers will relate to - things that seem impossibly hard, need practice or simply require aa big effort. With hilarious illustrations by Heath McKenzie, this book teaches the valuable lesson that sometimes it's more important to try your best than to focus on the end result. We can do so much if we just try!' (Publication summary)
