Berbay Publishing

BERBAY PUBLISHING

www.berbaybooks.com | Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke alexandra@berbaybooks.com

Berbay Publishing is an award-winning independent children’s publishing house based in Melbourne, Australia, that has established a reputation locally and internationally for producing high-quality, original and enriching children’s books for readers aged 0-12.

NORTON AND THE BEAR

Gabriel Evans

Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just annoying? This hilarious readaloud helps children deal with the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality and belonging in an accessible way. This is a musthave for every child you know.

• Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year.

• A kid-friendly story about copying that explores the good and bad of every kid’s least favourite form of admiration.

• A crowd-pleasing read-aloud for fans of Gus Gordon and Patrick McDonnell.

WHOSE BONES?

Chihiro Takeuchi

Can you guess the animal by looking at its bones? Award-winning paper-cut artist Chihiro Takeuchi creates another masterpiece in this clever, interactive introduction to vertebrate animals and shows young readers how interesting science can be.

• A kid-friendly introduction to vertebrate animals.

• Animals depicted are ones with strong skeletal features that have distinguished claws, feet, teeth and eye sockets.

• Features a fun facts page for readers to enhance their knowledge.

RELEASE DATE: 10/2020 ISBN: 9780648785132 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

RELEASE DATE: 10/2020 ISBN: 9780648785163 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex North America, UK and Germany CATEGORY: Picture Book

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ELLA FARMOODLE

Jill Noble

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!

• A stunningly-illustrated debut picture book by contemporary Australian artist Jill Noble.

• Captures the placidity and vibrance of Australian farm life.

• Taps into the world’s obsession with oodles.

THE BEAR AND THE LITTLE GREEN THING

Diandian

When the little green thing finds an unexpected home — on the back of a bear — it just needs to convince the bear to let it stay. After all the little green thing can provide great conversation, act as a gentle fan and protect the bear from intruders. But can this unconventional friendship weather the seasons?

• Jon Klassen meets Marc Martin in this gorgeous debut picture book.

• A poignant book about an unusual and meaningful friendship.

• Features an eye-catching, sophisticated and minimalistic colour palette and design.

WHERE’S SPEEDY?

Nici Gregory

George and his sister Lotta have found a slug named Speedy. They can’t wait to introduce him to the family, but Speedy has other plans. He escapes! The whole family helps search for their lost critter, but is George and Lotta’s jar really his home? Or does Speedy belong outside?

• A debut picture book that introduces a compelling author/illustrator whose work is reminiscent of Mercer Mayer’s classic Little Critter series.

• Taps into the childhood interest of collecting bugs and encourages readers, in a non-didactic way to set them free.

• Engages readers by hiding Speedy, the lost slug, on every spread.

RELEASE DATE: 07/2021 ISBN: 9780645069617 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

RELEASE DATE: 03/2022 ISBN: 9780645069648 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

RELEASE DATE: 05/2021 ISBN: 9780648953395 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 40pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

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