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1 y separately published work icon Lobsters Can't Knit Karla Courtney , Nicholas John Frith (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2025 28937606 2025 single work picture book children's

'Lobster wants his own jumper more than anything else in the world. But knitting is tough when you have big claws! Can teamwork and a little creativity bring his woolly dreams to life?

'Do you know what Lobster wants more than anything else in the world? A lobster sweater. With ten sleeves and a long middle that will keep his whole body warm. But everyone tells him LOBSTERS CAN’T KNIT! Everyone just might be wrong, in this story of creativity, teamwork and a whole lot of perseverance.' (Publication summary)
1 A Small Publisher Daring to Be Different and Pushing Boundaries Berbay Books , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 39 no. 1 2024; (p. 20-21)
1 y separately published work icon I Am Tree Rex! Mo Davey , Mo Davey (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2024 27863948 2024 single work picture book children's

'Rex loves counting and hugging every one of his twenty-one trees. So, he is absolutely heartbroken when one of his trees goes missing? Where could it be? Who could have taken it? Rex isn’t the only one who wants to know. A little bird who lost her home comes to him for help. Together, and with a group of feathered friends, they hatch a plan to scare away the tree cutters once and for all. Tree Rex and his friends will inspire readers to care for the trees around them and protect them with all their might, in this hopeful story of environmental activism.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon All About the Brain Gabriel Dabscheck , Kim Siew (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2024 27658582 2024 single work information book children's

'Kids who want to know more about the body will devour this deep dive into the brain, written by a paediatric neurologist and designed to be read cover to cover.

'Ever wondered how the boss of your body works? How does your brain tell the other parts of the body what to do?  Where is all the information you take in from the world stored?  

'Curious kids will find the answers to these questions and more in All About the Brain by expert paediatric neurologist Dr Gabriel Dabscheck.  This is the second book in Berbay’s nonfiction series, authored by paediatric specialists and designed to be read cover to cover. It’s is a one-stop introduction to the brain for kids who want a better understanding of the way our amazing bodies work.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Gus Liz Murray , Walid Serageldine (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2024 27029773 2024 single work picture book children's

'A Sick Day for Amos McGee meets Escape from City Zoo in this funny and heartfelt picture book debut by Australian teacher librarian Liz Murray and award-winning Swiss illustrator Walid Serageldine.

'Gus is the star of the reptile house. He enjoys putting on a show for visitors, and no one adores seeing Gus more than Edward. They don’t just share a bond; they share a birthday. So, Edward decides to become a zookeeper, looking after all of the reptiles, but especially Gus. Over the years, they spend every birthday together, but one day Edward doesn’t show up for their shared celebration. Naturally, Gus decides to leave the zoo and find him. Don’t worry, readers. Edward is okay, and Gus is determined to make sure he stays that way. Birthday buddies and true friends stick together.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Big Visions 2023 Kew East : Berbay Books , 2023- 25434363 2023 series - publisher

'The Big Visions series is published in partnership with Vision Australia and depicts everyday Australian heroes living with blindness or low vision.

'Each book features braille alongside the conventional text and is designed to inspire conversations about inclusivity, representation and resilience.

(https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Matt-Formston-Surfing-in-the-Dark/John-Dickson/9780645558401
1 y separately published work icon Nikki Hind : Dressed for Success John Dickson , Chantel de Sousa (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2023 26499235 2023 single work picture book information book children's

'The third book in the Big Visions series that portrays significant Australians living with blindness or low vision features a blind fashion designer whose work is shown at Melbourne Fashion Week.

'Meet Nikki Hind, the blind fashion designer with her own fashion label. When she was growing up, Nikki couldn’t see out of her left eye.That didn’t stop her from dressing-up and making her own clothes though. When she put on different outfits, she could be anyone. After a stroke during her pregnancy took away Nikki’s vision in her right eye, she decided to pursue a career doing what she had always loved: designing. Nikki started her own fashion label, Blind Grit and now, Nikki’s label is shown at Melbourne Fashion Week and employs people with disabilities and challenges.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Matt Formston : Surfing in the Dark John Dickson , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2023 25434341 2023 single work information book

'Matt Formston always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer. But by the time he was five years old, he was almost completely blind. Matt never let that stop him.
Now he is a record-holding cycling Paralympian and a world champion surfer.

'Discover how being vision impaired has made Matt who he is today.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Treehouse Friends : Bunnygirl Holly Jayne , Kew East : Berbay Books , 2022 23669453 2022 single work picture book children's

'James lives in the most amazing treehouse, but he’s too shy to let anyone see it. Can Bunnygirl help him find a way to connect with people?

'Of course she can! Leave it to Bunnygirl to know just how to reach James AND introduce him to her friends, in a way that feels comfortable to him. Plus, James has some surprises of his own in this story of friendship and empathy.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Moth In A Fancy Cardigan Charlotte Lance , Kew East : Berbay Books , 2022 23669132 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'If a butterfly is just a moth in a fancy cardigan, then perhaps we should always expect more than what we see.

'This is the story of Gary Grey Moth who desperately wants to be seen and Florence Butterfly who has had enough of being noticed. What would happen if they swapped cardigans and could be the bug they each always wanted to be?

'A humorous, insightful story of identity and coming-of-age, told from the unlikely but utterly relatable perspectives of a moth and a butterfly.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Where's Speedy? Nici Gregory , Nici Gregory (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 23884857 2021 single work picture book children's

'George and his sister Lotta have found a new slug friend named Speedy. They can't wait to introduce him to the family, but Speedy has other plans. He escapes! The whole family helps to bring their lost critter home. But is George and Lotta's jar really his home, or does Speedy belong outside with his fellow slugs?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Grace's Escape Louise Park , Melbourne : Berbay Books , 2021 23673593 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Grace and her mother have moved from Broome to a real-life castle, steeped in literary history, and Grace has discovered that she can slip back in time to previous incarnations of the castle. But this time, when Grace travels back in time, she has to help find two sisters who were supposed to be staying at the castle and have been kidnapped along the way. During her travels, she has the good fortune to meet Beatrix Potter, J.M. Barrie and May Gibbs. It seems the castle has been home to a good many adventures over the years! Now Grace just has to figure out how she and her family fit into the castle’s storied past.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon How to Make Friends : A Bear's Guide Cat Rabbit , Cat Rabbit (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 22438342 2021 single work picture book children's

'Bear has lots of friends if you count her toys, but she’s not sure how to make real friends. And she especially wants to be friends with Koala and Lamb. They both have fluffy ears and like green things. What’s a timid bear to do?

'This is a story about making friends while keeping the qualities (and quirks!) that make you unique. '
3 y separately published work icon Norton and the Borrowing Bear Gabriel Evans , Gabriel Evans (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 22438212 2021 single work picture book children's 'Wouldn’t it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you?  Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all of your favourite things. This is a story about setting limits and learning to accept your friends, flaws and all.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Ella Farmoodle Jill Noble , Jill Noble (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 21555946 2021 single work picture book children's 'If you live in the city you might see oodles of poodles, Labradoodles, Spoodles, Cavoodles, Groodles... all kinds of Poodles. If you go for a trip to the countryside, you might be lucky enough to meet Ella Farmoodle... a very smart poodle, with her very own farm! Ella Farmoodle is in charge of the farm animals, and it’s up to her to make sure everyone is fed and kept safe. It’s a lot of responsibility for a pup, but Ella is more than up for the job in this joyous celebration of life on the farm.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Tish Edwina Wyatt , Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 20981124 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Tish is the story of a lovable imaginary friend who is looking for his place in the world and finds it through his companionship with three different children who need him. It’s a story of friendship, goodbyes and longing, and a tale of having the confidence to believe.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon 9 Things to Remember (and One to Forget) Nine Things to Remember (and One to Forget) Alison Binks , Alison Binks (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2021 20950974 2021 single work picture book children's

'"Did you know that polar bears have smelly feet? Their footprints in the ice carry scent messages for other bears.

'Remember never tickle a polar between his big, furry, smelly toes. You’ll scramble the message!”

'9 things to remember (and one to forget) is an ode to nature. Each turn of the page reveals a small wonder, something to investigate, discover and embrace.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Norton and the Bear Gabriel Evans , 2020 Kew East : Berbay Books , 2020- 23490433 2020 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon Bunnygirl Holly Jayne , 2020 Kew East : Berbay Books , 2020- 19908243 2020 series - author picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Ernie's Journey David Woodland , David Woodland (illustrator), Kew East : Berbay Books , 2020 19657043 2020 single work picture book children's

'Uncle Ernie is a daring adventurer and an enchanting storyteller. He travels to far-off places, where he encounters wondrous and sometimes very rare creatures.

'Are these places real? Are the creatures he meets real? It's up to you and his nephew Eli to decide.

'All Uncle Ernie can say for sure is that when you travel, sometimes you reason and sometimes you run. But you always end up with a story to tell.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)
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