After a great flood, a grandmother, her two grandchildren and their pet rabbit must learn to survive living on their rooftop garden, relying on scarce resources and limited space. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but through life lessons and words of wisdom, hope emerges. Higher Ground is an inspiring coming-of-age tale of resilience, courage and spirit that illuminates how life can be beautiful even in the darkest of times.
Published by: New Frontier Publishing, March 2025 (AUS and UK)
International rights: Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing (USA)
Praise for Higher Ground :
"A heartfelt and timely tale of hope in the face of environmental collapse, and how wisdom is passed from one generation to another against all odds", Shaun Tan, author of The Arrival
"A stunning work full of imagination, beauty and hope", Zeno Sworder, award winning writer and children's book maker
"This is a book to be reckoned with from the moment of holding it", Libby Hathorn, award winning book author
"A beautiful and touching story, where hope blossoms through the pages", Sandhya Parappukkaran, award winning picture book author
"A captivating story of resilience and hope in a climate-changed world", Claire Saxby, author of Iceberg
"Gentle evocative novel", Gabrielle Wang, Australian Children's Laureate
"A book about environmental change, the importance of intergenerational bonds, sacrifice and ultimately a story of hope", Shirley Marr, author of A Glasshouse of Stars
"Its simply special. Age guide 6-100", Rowena Morcom, Editor, Good Reading Magazine
"The design is gorgeous, the story layered so that secondary and mature readers would be able to reflect", Paul McDonald, The Children's Bookshop
Reviews:
"Its a book destined to become a modern classic", Margot Hillel, Reading Time
"A unique and stunning graphic novel", Anastasia Gomis, Kids' Book Review
"This is an exceptional book in so many ways," Rowena Morcom, Good Reading Magazine
" Though the text is minimal, the words are carefully chosen and with pictures they tell a story that is epic in its sweep" Alice Ellerby, JUNO Magazine
"This rites-of-passage story is filled with immense wisdom and contemplative comment on the importance of connections we have to one another and to the environment", Jake Hope, Inclusive Books For Children
"Tull Suwannakit is best known in the children's fiction world as an illustrator , but is now emerging as an impressive writer", Lara Cain Gray, Story Links
"A multilayered story of resilience, bravery, sadness, the passing of knowledge and wisdom, the environment that cares for us and for which we should care in turn" , Rowena Morcom, Good Reading Magazine
"Offering something personal for so many. Powerful", The Bottom Shelf
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In this beautifully illustrated collection of poems, editors Judith Fell and Libby Hathorn have gathered the voices of all kinds of Australians, from modern poets such as Miriam Wei Wei Lo and Jazz Money to household names such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson.
Carefully crafted into 10 chapters, readers will find poems that make them laugh (like You and I by C. J. Dennis and Things That Go Squarkby Peter Wesley-Smith) and sing, and connect them with Australians old and new.
This is a collection to have on standby. To pore over both words and artwork. It’s a coffee table book, a library book, a bedside book, a beach towel, riverside or city-side book. Most of all a poetry book to savour and to share.
Published by: National Library of Australia, November 2025
When the diggers came and construction began,
The animals had to pack up and scram,
Leaving behind their woodland home,
Searching for a new place of their own . . .
But will they be welcomed by the city folk?
Published by: Ford Street Publishing, March 2023
International rights: Petrel Publishing House ( China)
Reviews:
"Glowing with hope and happiness, Downtown Sewertown is an ode to the joy of living life in harmony with nature and with one another. The merry medley of text and images is sure to keep kids coming back to the book again and again" , Dannielle Viera, Buzzwords Magazine.
"This hopeful urban fable is told through a rhyming text and magnificent, atmospheric illustrations. The pictures create a three-dimensional environment inhabited by lively, animated animals. Downtown Sewertown is a tale of acceptance and co-existence with others and the natural world", Joy Lawn, Books and Publishing.
"Downtown Sewertown is a stunningly-illustrated picture book and a modern fable about empathy, acceptance and making the best of things. Woven throughout the text and illustrations are subtle themes of environment, refugees and bravery", Pamela Ueckerman, Reading Time
"This is a rhyming picture book with a multi layered story which readers can see as a simple story of the animals finding a new hope or a more complex story of displacement and refugees", Fran Knight, Read Plus
Bear is having a bad day. Nothing is going right, and he wishes he was somewhere else ... a long way from home.
What will it take for Bear to feel better?
An uplifting tale about a bear discovering what truly matters at the end of the day.
Published by: New Frontier Publishing, October 2022
Papa Hare, Dot, Pip and Pat, and Baby Cottontail live together in a very small and crowded burrow. Then one day, Papa Hare comes up with a brilliant plan.An enchanting and heartwarming story that celebrates the true joys of family and home
Published by: Scholastic Press, August 2021
Reviews:
"Author and illustrator Tull Suwannakit has created an appealing and relatable story with beautiful, soft and muted pastel illustrations. There's also a quirky comfort in the characters", Sarah Steed, Kid's Book Review
"This is a calm, quiet book, perfect for bedtime with emotive illustrations, some in vignette, adding that extra layer of storytelling in soft earthy tones", Buzz Words Magazine, Wendy Haynes
Charlie finds a bag of pirates, half-hidden in the green. They smell a bit, fight a lot, and are very less-than-clean!" Things quickly get out of hand
when the pirates take over Charlie's house! Can Charlie find a way to stop pirates being pirates?
Published by: Scholastic Press, April 2021
Here were plants they had never imagined; from places they would never visit. When you peel a banana, or bite into a pear, when you smell a rose, pop a fuchsia bud or scrape your knee climbing an old pine tree, do you ever wonder how those plants came to this country? Let me tell you of the amazing case of Dr Ward.
Published by:Ford Street Publishing, February 2021
Reviews:
"The illustrations are just gorgeous- softly coloured and detailed. There are detailed interiors and much beautiful greenery including scientifically labelled sketches of plants", Wendy Jeffrey, Read Plus
home to Australia. Known for their courage and compassion, the soldiers call them... the Flying Angels.
This is a story inspired by the life of one remarkable nurse, Sister Marie Eileen Craig.
Published by: Scholastic Press, March 2021
Reviews:
"Detailed and in neutral colours, the artwork is almost photographic in its precision", Anastasia Gonis, Kids' Book Review
"Suwannakit's sepia illustrations reveal a host of detail to be pored over and discussed", Fran Knight, Read Plus
Charlie and his dog Louis are a musical team. Charlie plays the trumpet and Louis sings his ooh-ooh song. But when Charlie falls ill, Louis is left on his own. Louis no longer sings. He no longer wags his tail. Until, one day, Louis hears the familiar notes from a trumpet
Published by: Scholastic Press, March 2020
Reviews:
Murphy likes his life just the way it is - swimming in his weedy pond, slurping up algae and rotting water plants. But then things begin to change, and he is not the only one caught by surprise!
Published by: Ford Street Publishing, February 2020
Reviews:
"Tull Suwannakit’s illustrations are lovely—suitably watery and translucent, infusing much movement and humour into the morphing figure of Murphy", Louise Pfanner, Books and Publishing
When her grandmothers time comes, Mabel finds something left behind. A beautiful story about how a tiny thimble and an unfinished blanket can help mend a heart.
Published by: Scholastic Press, June 2018
International rights: Polyandria Print LLC (Russia)
Reviews:
"Suwannakit's soft watercolour and pencil illustrations set the scene for an emotionally involving story of a child who has lost a loved grandmother", Fran Knight, Read Plus
France. Winter. 1918. The First World War is over. A brave and determined little French orphan, Honore, wanders through the snow, cold and hungry and lost. When he stumbles on the Australian Flying Corps and meets airman, Tim Tovell, his life is changed forever. This is a story of a remarkable little stowaway and his journey to his new home in Australia.
Published by: Scholastic Press , March 2018
International rights: Arkadas Yayinevi Publishing(Turkey)
Reviews:
"The story has been simplified to key events for the picture book format and uses historical photographs alongside beautiful sepia and grey-scale illustrations", Sally Murphy, Aussie Reviews
"Colour is used very sparingly to highlight small parts of the monotone drawings that mimic the sepia appearance of the photographs. These images bring an added dimension to the story connecting us to the history and reality of the events", Stephen Cadusch, Australian Literary Educators' Association
Stanley's learning the trumpet, 'cos Stanley wants to play in the band. But when he plays, it sounds really bad! BLART! BLORT! And even though
Stanley practises all night, he doesn't get any better. Then he finds something wonderful... Does Stanley get to play in the band after all?
Published by: Scholastic Press , November 2017
Reviews:
"Catchy verse by Field and the most sublime illustrations by Suwannakit bring Stanley, his sister, Fran and the entire crazy band alive with pulsing alliteration", Dimity Powell, Boomerang Books
Mr and Mrs Cripps feed their dog, wash him, and even clean inside his ears. But they don't give him a name. So the dog names himself - SAD. What will it take to make SAD, the dog, happy?
Published by: Walker Books Australia, 2015
International rights:
Candlewick Press (USA)
Mitsumura Educational (Japan)
Touch Art Publishing (Korea)
Namode Publishing (Taiwan)
"Tull Suwannakit portrays Sad and his surroundings in soft watercolors, resulting in a calm and quiet book. Quiet, but not boring; on each page, small details draw the reader’s eyes", Lisa Brown, The New York Times
"Tull Suwannakit's earth-toned illustrations and use of space add to this beautiful story told by Sandy Fussell. Jack's beaming face lights up the book in stark contrast to the angry faces of Sad's previous owners" , Georgie Donaghey, Creative Kids Tale
"The beautiful, realistic illustrations capture the emotion and complement the thought-provoking text" , The Otago Daily Times
"Can you tell me a story, Granny?" Little Ellie asked on the way to town one morning. "Deep in the woods, not far from here, lives Grandma Bear and Little Bear... " , But what will happen next?
Published by: Walker Books Australia/ Walker Books UK, 2014
Reviews:
"Suwannakit creates delightful characters using a unique and appealing cartoon style. The interaction between Little Bear and Little Ellie is particularly effective, and the inclusion of wild animals and fantasy creatures in an urban environment adds an interesting note to this winsome and engaging exploration of the power of the imagination and the potency of storytelling", Stephanie Owen Reeder, The Sydney Morning Herald
"The illustrations are so gentle, Suwannakit uses a limited palette of muted colours - reds, browns, greys - in watercolours and pencil outlines and texturing, to reflect the atmosphere of the story. Close to a perfect picture book", Sarah Mayor Cox, ABC Mornings with Fiona Parker
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