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The owl who got left behind

By Martine Murray • Illustrations by Anna Read

This is the first in a series in which Owl and Rhino dramatise the familiar patterns, mishaps and tenderness of friendship and relationship. A quiet love story about almost overlooking what we do have by longing for what we can’t have.

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"Its ethos, themes and style remind me of The Little Prince and its story tangents from The Owl and the Pussy cat, further signifying its literary heritage. It is a poignant, musing tale.”
Joy LawnPaperbark Words
"The Owl who got left behind is a giggle-inducing picture book with Jon Klassen vibes. It’s got that dark comedy tone that never fails to delight… with beautiful illustrations in gorgeous dark blue and grey tones, the story comes to life.”
Shaye WardropKids book review
“…an achingly realistic description of loss, love and the power of true friendship….this subtle and clever story about overlooking what we do have by longing for what we can’t have is suitable for readers beyond the usual picture book age range.”
Mia MacrossanMagpies
“The narrative is creative, humorous and ultimately beautiful. The illustrations are so provocative and powerful in their striking use of colour…. I shared this with a year 3 class and they all responded enthusiastically, some suggesting it was one of their all time favourite books. The discussion was equally as rich and thoughtful as the book."
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“...artwork and story that makes you want to weep.”
Tali Lavi
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The Wanting Monster

By Martine Murray • Illustrations by Anna Read

The story tells of a tiny monster who wanders into a village and caused enormous trouble. The village, with its stream and forest and fields, is pitted against human greed, carefully stirred into the minds of the hapless villagers by the attention seeking Wanting Monster.

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We create books which distil simple truths, using the ancient modes of fable and story with a modern dash of whimsy and playfulness, all underpinned by the timeless art of elegant design and illustration. Our books respond to values rather than market forces, and as such, aim to inspire an imaginative and loving relationship to life, other and the natural world.

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