A fun filled launch at Avid Reader Bookshop in Brisbane

Yesterday The Important Things by Peter Carnavas was launched by Dr Virginia Lowe at Avid Reader Bookshop in Brisbane.

We arrived to the visual spectacular Avid Reader had created in their front window.

Guests began arriving and Peter Carnavas began limbering up for his big moment.

Paul did a fabulous job as the convener

 and Helen organised the children who all wrote down their important things and then hung them up in a special place. You can see some behind Helen in the photo below.

Peter Carnavas is always a crowd pleaser. His audience arrived in droves.

Peter spoke about the importance of little things in our lives and demonstrated some of his cartooning skill with the help of the kids.

 A terrific day was had by all. Many thanks to Avid Reader and to Dr Virginia Lowe for launching the book.

NFP congratulates Janeen Brian and Chantal Stewart

I Spy Dad! has been shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2010.

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2010

Congratulations Janeen Brian and Chantal Stewart.

Jacqui Grantford will be appearing at the Bayside Literary Festival

Jacqui Grantford's beautiful illustrations from Molly's Memory Jar, Pemberthy Bear and A True Person are all on display at Brighton Library.


The exhibition is being run in conjunction with the Bayside Literary Festival.
Bayside Literary Festival





Jacqui will be appearing at the festival on Monday 24th May for her 15 minutes of fame. Come along and say hello.

Monday 24th May at 2.30pm
The Brighton Savoy Hotel
Wellington Room
150 The Esplanade
Brighton

For further information contact: ahil@bayside.vic.gov.au

A look inside the launch of The Important Things at Marks and Gardner

We had a fabulous weekend on Tamborine Mountain. Peter Carnavas was in fine form as his latest picture book The Important Things was launched. Peter demonstrated his artistic talents by drawing characters from his book using his 'important thing', his pencil. He has kept the pencil he used to draw the illustrations for his very first picture book, Jessica’s Box.

Janene and Mary from Marks and Gardner Gallery were so supportive and had organised a quiz and treasure hunt for the kids.They had even placed characters and 'important things' from Peter's books for the children to find.

A big thank you to Janene and Mary for making it such a memorable event.

You are invited

The Important Things by Peter Carnavas is now in a bookshop near you. If you are in Queensland please pop in to one of these events, we would love to see you.

Peter will be in fine form, reading his latest book and demonstrating his artistic talents. You can even purchase a signed copy of The Important Things.

Author talk and demonstration at:
Marks and Gardner
69 Main Western Rd

North Tamborine 4272
Queensland

On Saturday 8th May at 2pm
RSVP:07 5545 4992

The Important Things will be launched at:

Avid Reader
130 Boundary St
West End
Q 4101

On Sunday May 16th at 10.30am
RSVP: events@avidreader.com.au

At this launch one lucky person will receive an original illustration signed by Peter Carnavas.

We hope to see you there!

Norma Spaulding and Jacqui Grantford have just returned from a trip to beautiful Launceston in Tasmania.

They celebrated the launch of their new picture book, Molly’s Memory Jar, with a big party at Stories Bookshop, followed by a book signing at Fullers Bookshop.

I Spy Mum!

Just in time for Mother’s Day!

I Spy Mum!
Written by Janeen Brian
Illustrated by Chantal Stewart
32pp
$24.95 HB



A little boy searches for his mum. He finds all sorts of interesting mums,

a ‘waking mum’, a ‘baking mum’ ,

a ‘camping mum and a ‘stamping mum’ but

where is his Mum?

He finally spies his mum, the one that loves

him so.

‘She’s the one for me.’

A beautiful new picture book. The perfect gift for Mother's Day.