#Illustration

Illustrator Lois Bury standing in her studio surrounded by her art and holding a copy of The Way of the Weedy Seadragon. The photo sits on a background image from the book feautring orange, yellow and pink coloured ocean weeds.

Science Illustrated: Q&A with Lois Bury

Lois Bury is the artist behind the gorgeous illustrations in The Way of the Weedy Seadragon. From her studio in Hobart, she spoke to us about what inspires her and her interesting approach to finding accuracy in science illustration.

Copy of Plantastic! book on grass, surround be leaves and banksia flower

Plantastic! Discover fantastic Aussie plants with Cat Clowes and Rachel Gyan

Australia is an amazing place, with unique and wonderful fauna. But do you know much about Australian flora? Embark on a Plantastic! journey exploring 26 incredible Australian native species, in this picture book for kids.

Illustrator Rachel Tribout sitting at her desk creating the illustrations for Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

Science Illustrated: Q&A with Rachel Tribout

Meet Rachel Tribout, the talented illustrator of our children's picture book Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish. Discover how she approaches science illustration and her best tips for aspiring illustrators.

A Hollow is a Home book nestled in a tree hollow

CBCA 2020 Book of the Year: Shortlist announced

We are delighted to announce that A Hollow Is a Home, written by Abbie Mitchell and illustrated by Astred Hicks, has been shortlisted for the 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards!

Front covers of children's books A Hollow is a Home and Windcatcher on confetti background

Notably Excited: Announcement of the 2020 CBCA Notables

Each year the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) celebrate the best in Australian children’s literature with the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. We are thrilled to announce that two of our titles, Windcatcher and A Hollow Is a Home, have made the Notables (longlist) in 2020.

Illustration of Long-flowered Mistletoe in flower

Australian Mistletoes: unwrapping the mysteries of these intriguing native plants

Seems like the perfect time to read about Australian mistletoes don’t you think? But are they naughty or nice? David Watson’s Mistletoes of Southern Australia unwraps some of the mysteries surrounding these fascinating native plants.

Man holding painting of birds over stormy sea

Science Illustrated: Q&A with Craig Smith

Hoping to hone your sketching abilities? Renowned children's illustrator Craig Smith shares his tips and tells us what it was like bringing our new picture book Windcatcher to life.

A watercolour illustration of shearwaters in flight

Windcatcher: an amazing tale of migration, conservation and survival

Award-winning children’s author Diane Jackson Hill explores the mysteries of seabird migration in her beautiful new book Windcatcher. We asked Di what it is about this plucky little bird that inspired her.

Aviva Reed working at desk with plant leaves in foreground

Science Illustrated – Q&A with Aviva Reed

Aviva Reed is a visual ecologist and children's book illustrator whose exquisite illustrations can be found in the Small Friends Books series. We've asked Aviva to tell us a little about her inspiration and creative process.

A Notable Achievement: Rohan Cleave reflects on the CBCAs

In 2016 Rohan Cleave's first book Phasmid made the CBCA shortlist. Find out where the author got his inspiration to write for children and what receiving this recognition meant to him.