Leila Rudge – illustratör

A poetic and quirky one-of-a-kind classic-in-the-making that encourages readers to explore their world, from two award-winning creators.Always follow secret tracks –the paths that wind and wend through cracks.Never worry where they go.When you get there, then you’ll know.Meg McKinlay is a multi-award-winning author renowned for her effortless entwining of poetry and imagination. This new title is a lyrical, whimsical handbook for anyone needing a little quirky guidance for going boldly out into the world. Brought to life by Leila Rudge’s endearing and adventurous illustrations, this book has charm, wit and wisdom and is a gift to treasure.

NOTABLE BOOK: 2025 CBCA Eve Pownall AwardA 2025 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards Silver Winner • An Indigo Heather's PickThere's been a mix-up at the Museum - some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing. We have to sort it out, but how can we tell fact from fiction? Animal from apparition? Megafauna from monster? Kids will have fun guessing which animals and plants are real and which are fake in this extraordinary exhibition of the strange and wonderful animals and plants that inhabit our world ... and our imaginations. A brilliant guide to help us know what to look for when tracking down truths. An enthralling exploration of all the weird and wonderful creatures that may (or may not!) inhabit our world-all packed into an engaging, informational picture book perfect for helping kids build critical thinking skills. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Eighteen Summers is the perfect book as a gift for Mother's Day or to welcome a new baby!Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea,of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free.  For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by,and we’ve just eighteen summers to share, you and I …'Bound to bring tears to parents’ eyes, [Eighteen Summers] is a must-have book in every family’s library, one to be treasured and shared year after year. This book is a classic in the making … for fans of Kissed by the Moon and Guess How Much I Love You.' Books + Publishing