Kim Drane

CBCA Award Shortlist for New Illustrator

Come and meet the Phonobet, old Alpha Betty’s twin,
The set of all the sounds you use when waggling your chin.

Phonobet is a modern-day, Australian answer to Dr Seuss’s ABC. This very clever rhyming text takes an onomatopoeic romp through the 44 phonemes of Australian (and British) English, comparing sounds to trees, bees, trains, robots, monkeys, pirates and more. The text aligns with primary-school phonics programs and could be used by educators in this field, but is equally successful as a fun read-aloud book for parents of 4 to 6-year-olds.

Children will enjoy Kim Drane’s bold, colourful and fun-filled illustrations, which pop on the page.

NLA Publishing

It’s never too early to introduce your little home skillet to the raddest decade – the 90s!

This hella cute counting book is great to read with little ones learning about numbers. The vibrant illustrations feature bucket hats, roller blades, VHS tapes, classic 90s toys, and other icons from the zenith of human history that will pop off the page with Kim Drane’s happy and colorful style.

Learn about numbers and the best decade with your little ones, all at the same time!

Smith Street Books Publishing