Quokka Finds a Friend

From bestselling children’s picture book author Katie Stewart, comes a new, small format edition of a visually stunning picture book about making friends. When Quokka meets Seal, he wants to be friends. Quokka thinks that making Seal smile would be a great way to start. But, despite his best efforts, Seal doesn’t smile. Can they be friends after all? Featuring much-loved Australian animals, this aims to teach children the value of understanding each other’s differences. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK ‘This is a gentle story about friendship and recognising that friends can be different but like to share some activities.’ Reading Time ‘This book is funny but ends with heart. Quokka certainly gets a smile from the reader, especially with the bold and colourful illustrations that Katie Stewart is known for. Quokka succeeds in that you can’t help but have a big grin at his silly faces. But Quokka Finds a Friend is not just about making you smile. It’s about being friends no matter that we like different things.’ Good Reading ‘This latest picture book from children’s author Katie Stewart features well known Australian animals and uses her stories about animals to teach children the value of understanding each other’s differences.’ ReadPlus ‘The lifelike illustrations, particularly the expressions on both Quokka’s and Seal’s faces set against a stunning backdrop are a stunning addition to a story with a serious message set in a humorous situation.’ The Bottom Shelf ‘Quokka Finds a Friend is perfect for parents, carers, grandparents and educators to read aloud with children, and use it as a tool to discuss the concept of understanding other people’s emotions.My rating 5 / 5.’ Little Squirrel’s Bookshelf ‘A great read-aloud book for children of all ages with a simple message of understanding each other and building friendships.’ Ic3 Katie Stewart Katie Stewart is an author and illustrator. Born in the north of England, she came to Australia at the age of nine. She started her working life as an archaeologist and ethnohistorian, went on to teaching and then to being a mother. She later worked in a school library, but her lifelong dream was to be what she is now. She is married to a farmer, has three children, and her great love of animals means she has a lot of pets and takes lots of nature photos. In her spare time, she tries to play the harp or wanders the countryside with a metal detector amusing the neighbours and occasionally finding an interesting piece of history. Her books have been shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year (2020 and 2021) and shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Book Awards (2022). Katie Stewart is an author and illustrator. Born in the north of England, she came to Australia at the age of nine. She started her working life as an archaeologist and ethnohistorian, went on to teaching and then to being a mother. She later worked in a school library, but her lifelong dream was to be what she is now. She is married to a farmer, has three children, and her great love of animals means she has a lot of pets and takes lots of nature photos. In her spare time, she tries to play the harp or wanders the countryside with a metal detector amusing the neighbours and occasionally finding an interesting piece of history. Her books have been shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year (2020 and 2021) and shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Book Awards (2022).