Peter Carnavas – illustratör

Now in paperback, the award-winning picture book about embracing quiet in a noisy world.Mary knows how to savor the small things. Wonder is everywhere: in the rustle of leaves, in the sigh of a sleeping dog, in the wingbeats of the birds who visit her upcycled feeders. But Mary’s family couldn’t be more different. Amidst the sound of blow-dryers, blenders, lawnmowers, and her brother’s trombone, Mary goes almost unnoticed. It isn’t until her family starts searching the neighborhood for her that they begin to see the world through her eyes.From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Peter Carnavas comes a gentle breeze of a picture book with themes of mindfulness, observation, and being present in nature. A Quiet Girl invites young readers (and the noisy adults in their lives) to appreciate the thousand little pleasures that surround us—if only we would notice them. A closing spread about mindfulness rounds out this validating story for introverts and observers everywhere.“A quiet young girl in a noisy world, Mary shows her loud, busy family that listening allows for more to be heard.”—School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW

A big grey elephant is following Olive's father around. It leaves with him for work and trails behind him when he comes home, keeping him heavy and sad. Every day, Olive wishes it would disappear.When she is asked to bring something old and wonderful to show her class, Olive immediately wants to bring her old bike - but she will need her father's help to fix it. Teaming up with her cheery grandad and best friend Arthur, she sets out to chase the elephant away.

Mr Darcy is a rather reserved, gentle duck. He likes to tip his hat and say, 'good morning'. Mr Darcy would never want to bother anybody. His life is a little lonely until he discovers that it's okay to let his friends know he needs some help. Alex Field's great love of Jane Austen's Mr Darcy from 'Pride and Prejudice' inspired her to create Mr Darcy. Mr Darcy has all the great qualities of a gentle English aristocrat. Peter Carnavas has created a gorgeous new look for the well-loved and much admired Mr Darcy.

Mr Darcy loves making his famous Christmas pudding. But what happens when Mr Collins drops by unexpectedly?

Its Jessica's first day at school. How will she make friends? How will it be? A gentle story ultimately about self-worth.

`Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn’t so heavy.’ A magical story about a little girl’s search for friendship and love. Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get `carried away’.

When Penguin hears Whale singing the blues, he tries to help. But how do you stop a blue whale feeling blue? A delightful story about a whale with bike trouble and the happy-go-lucky penguin who cheers him up.

Jonathan loves to dress up and scare his family, but they insist that he is just not scary. What happens when Jonathan is too scary?

Oliver is ready to play but George the bear is busy... reading. Oliver tries everything to get George's attention. What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?

Edward is sad after he finds the last tree in the city is no longer standing. After some reflection, he finds a way to make things better. A poignant tale about the environment and the way children relate to its beauty.

Oliver is ready to play but George the bear is busy reading. Oliver tries everything to get George’s attention. What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?

Mr Darcy dreads the first sign of spring. Flowers blooming means only one thing – dancing season, and Mr Darcy simply cannot dance. Can Lizzy convince Mr Darcy to take a turn around the maypole?

'Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn't so heavy.' A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love. Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get 'carried away'.

Christopher comes to terms with an absent father by celebrating The Important Things in his life. An insightful and perceptive story about remembering a father

When Penguin hears Whale singing the blues, he tries to help. But how do you stop a blue whale feeling blue? A delightful story about a whale with bike trouble and the happy-go-lucky penguin who cheers him up

When Olive''s dad drags himself to work in the morning, the elephant goes with him. When he comes home again, so does the elephant. It''s always there, heavy and silent, casting a shadow of sadness over him. Olive knows it has been like this since her mother passed away when she was a year old, and she can''t stand to see her father burdened anymore. With help from her grandfather and her best friend Arthur, she hatches a plan to rid her family of the elephant once and for all. Before long, she''ll learn that while happiness isn''t that simple, small things can move mountains―or elephants.Award-winning author-illustrator Peter Carnavas portrays a child''s response to her father''s depression with naïve wisdom. In defiance of the looming grey presence, The Elephant is an intergenerational story of resilience, family, and hope. (Publisher)

Jump and shout.... clap and cheer on this rollicking adventure with a lively family. Join them as they swing, skip and tumble through the neighbourhood on a joyful day out.

When Penguin hears Whale singing the blues, he tries to help. But how do you stop a blue whale feeling blue? A delightful story about a whale with bike trouble and the happy-go-lucky penguin who cheers him up.

A small boy lands on the page and, quite by accident, discovers the joy and wonder of life.

Jessica’s Box is an award-winning picture book first published in 2008. The story centres on the trepidation that a young girl faces when starting school and her efforts to make friends. Her journey ends when she finally discovers her own magnificent self-worth.