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1 y separately published work icon Aslan and Benny Jemima Shafei-Ongu , Jade Goodwin (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2025 29170987 2025 single work picture book children's

'Aslan is fearless! But when his cousins get a new dog, he doesn't feel so brave. A warm and relatable picture book for anyone who's ever felt stuck by their worries and needed help to do what matters most to them. With vivid and bright illustrations by First Nations artist Jade Goodwin, the acclaimed illustrator of Ash Barty's Little Ash series and picture book, My Dream for You.

'Aslan has the heart and the name of a lion. He is fearless!
His favourite days are Sundays when the whole family gathers at his yenge's house for a barbecue and he can play with his cousins all day. But when they get a scary dog called Benny, it spoils everything. Will Aslan be able to manage his fears and play with his cousins again?'  (Publication summary)

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