New Releases by Judy Horacek

A favourite nursery rhyme, re-imagined with wit and whimsy by one of Australia''s most loved and best-selling illustrators, and the co-creator of Where is the Green Sheep? The first of a series of re-imagined rhymes by Judy Horacek.Hey ... Hey diddle ...Hey diddle diddle ...Join in the laughter as we meet a cat with a fiddle, a moon-jumping cow and their playful friends in this re-imagined telling of a nursery rhyme favourite, by best-selling author and illustrator Judy Horacek.

''Reading aloud to our babies and young children will make the entire country better off.'' Mem Fox is Australia''s best-loved picture-book author and has taught and advocated for literacy around the world for more than 30 years. In this modern classic, Mem explores the power and impact that reading aloud to our children can have-on literacy, development, confidence and connection. She explains the benefits and processes of reading, offers practical guidance and tackles enduring controversies from phonics to television. Inspiring, informative and delightfully illustrated by Mem''s long-time collaborator Judy Horacek, this is essential reading for mothers and fathers, carers and teachers.

Now or Never is Judy Horacek''s tenth, and final, cartoon collection. The cartoons cover all Judy''s familiar themes - the environment, feminism, social justice, progressive politics and other causes dear to her heart, along with plenty of simply silly cartoons about the absurdity of life. And for some reason, quite a lot of giraffes. Whimsy, satire, political protests, quirkiness - it''s all here!

Random Life is a collection of over 200 recent cartoons by much-loved cartoonist Judy Horacek. Drawn for her regular spot in the Age (and other publications wise enough to employ her), Judy¿s ninth cartoon collection covers subjects as diverse as climate change, feminism, social media, fairy tales, Mondays and zebras.These are cartoons that make us look anew at the contemporary world. They show us who we are, or who we might be. They make us laugh, or sometimes even cry. They are about life, and it is random.

Find your favorite color in this celebration of hues that’s just right for the youngest picture book reader. Of all the colors that there are, which one is your color star? There are so many wonderful colors in the world! The child in this exuberant rhyming picture book loves yellow best (it brings sunshine to his day!), but he knows there are lots of other delightful colors out there too. Follow him on a playful walk through a bright, bold watercolor world, filled with red roses, pink pillows, and gorgeous green grass and trees. Then decide which hue best suits you!

I like red too, and also blue. Green is great. And pink is fun. But yellow is my number one. Yellow is my Colour Star is a joyful book that celebrates colour and a fun way to learn for little readers. From Mem Fox''s co-creator of Australia''s bestsellers Good Night, Sleep Tight and Where is the Green Sheep?

''Twas the Night before Mother''s Day, Mum lay awake. The sense of excitement Was too much to take. ''For this your Mother brought you into the world?'' - Rachel Berger ''Doug MacLeod has always made me laugh. Not so much from his writing as his dress sense and various speech impediments.'' - Shaun Micallef

A child''s hands and all the things they do throughout the day. -- My feet take me places. These are my feet.

Growl is a little monster. And little monsters love to GROWL! So what is little monster to do, when she''s banned from growling? Will the neighbours agree to let her do the thing she loves most? How will Growl get her growl back?

From the acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator of Where is the Green Sheep? comes this joyous celebration of colours in a board book for preschoolers. The rhythmic rhyming text is brought to life by the bright and lively illustrations of children engaged in fun activities that they all love to do. The story is told from the point-of-view of a child whose favourite colour is yellow.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Commonwealth Franchise Act 190--which gave Australian women the right to vote--this collection of the best of Judy Horacek''s cartoons is challenging, hilarious, tragic, and thoughtful, all while painting a vivid picture of where women are today.

Your concern about global warming has been placed in a queue and will be answered by the first available government that gives a damn . . ." -Judy Horacek * Within the frame of a single panel, cartoonist Judy Horacek explores the tiny tragedies, daily miracles, and bewildering absurdities of our contemporary existence. More About Make Cakes Not War Judy Horacek tackles themes of female empowerment, environmental responsibility, and social justice, along with dishwashing and talking animals, in her stateside debut. From pertinent and profound to silly and surreal, Make Cakes Not War is filled with witty, instantly recognizable reflections of our own anxieties, delusions, excesses, and experiences. Horacek forces us to confront our realities, ranging from the perfect tropical sunset spoiled by the lack of decent mobile phone reception to a Gandhi-quoting panel that asks, "What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" Author''s web site: www.horacek.com.au

From condoms to neutrons, oil slicks to T-shirts, and revolution to odd socks, this collection of insightful cartoons from a leading Australian cartoonist confronts an array of hilarious situations with signature zany wit.

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Collection of cartoons on a range of themes including feminism, careers, angels, sleep, self-help, oppression and art. Many of the cartoons have been previously published in newspapers, journals and books such as ''The Age'', The Australian'' Meanjin, and ''The Women''s Power Handbook''. The author''s other publications include ''''Life on the Edge'', ''Lost in Space'' and ''Women with Altitude''.

From the well-loved cartoonist Judy Horacek comes a book that looks at the little things in life.