Little Puggle's Song

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New Frontier
Vikki Conley, illustrated by Hélène Magisson
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*A CBCA 2020 Notable Book of the Year: Early Childhood*

Age range 3 to 6

A lonely echidna searches for his voice. Every time Puggle tires to make sound nothing comes out. Can Puggle find his voice and join his friends in the bush choir?

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'...Stand out illustrations with beautiful colour and light create a dreamy Australian setting, and an instant connection with Little Puggle's character. Vikki Conley's captivating story-telling and Hélène Magisson's pictures flow and lift each other to make a wholesome and stunning book with a cover so delightful that it warmed my heart before I even opened it.' — Kids' Book Review

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Contributor Bio

Vikki has worked as a professional writer, with diverse communities in Africa, Asia and Australia, for over 20 years. She is an intrepid traveller, nature lover and creative all-rounder. Vikki writes and shares stories that celebrate the spirit of wonder, freedom and adventure that she wishes every child could enjoy. She is one of the fastest emerging children’s authors, with seven picture books being released over four years. Her title Amira’s Suitcase became a CBCA Shortlisted Book in 2022 and Little Puggle’s Song became a CBCA Notable Book in 2020.

Hélène Magisson started her artistic career as a painting restorer in Paris, where she was also trained in the art of medieval illumination. Hélène has lived in Africa, France and India but has now settled down in Australia with her family. Her travels both inspire and enrich her work. In 2013, she started a new career in children’s books illustration. Since then, she has illustrated several books, including classics like The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco and more contemporary stories like Slowly! Slowly! by TM Clark, CBCA 2018 Notable Picture Book of the Year.

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