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  • Published: 7 May 2024
  • ISBN: 9780143777489
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

This is My Book




A laugh-out-loud picture book from two award-winning and bestselling talents.

It's page versus page in this hilarious story about what REALLY happens inside a book.

  • Published: 7 May 2024
  • ISBN: 9780143777489
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

About the authors

Tim Harris

Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables and Exploding Endings.

A former primary school teacher of 15 years, Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019, two in 2020, and 2021) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA, and have been translated into numerous languages.

An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim conducts presentations and workshops that are both dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia.

Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.

Heidi McKinnon

Heidi McKinnon is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator who lives in sunny Melbourne, Australia. With a background in art and design, Heidi creates books that are colourful, fun and filled with humour. Her books have been published around the world and have received numerous nominations.

Praise for This is My Book

Tim Harris is one of the best of the many good guys of Australian children’s literature . . . His first picture book, This is My Book, illustrated by Heidi McKinnon, shows a witty, clever metafictional battle for supremacy between the left and right hand pages in a book . . . This book is a standout and will lighten the days of all who read it.

Joy Lawn, Paperbark Words

What a cracking combination of creators!! Tim has such a flair for comic writing and Heidi’s illustrations, while appearing relatively simple, are always so full of character and expression. The vibrant contrast of colours between pages is inspired! I just LOVE this book and your kiddos will gobble it up as well . . . It’s a laugh-out-loud on every spread and the tricky ending will have them rolling in the aisles. Well done on this little ray of joy!

Sue Warren, Just So Stories

An utterly brilliant concept where the left and right pages of a book battle for supremacy . . . And what a clever picture book it is – a mind bending, laugh-out-loud funny, interactive, brilliant example of text and images working in perfect harmony. This book ticks all the right boxes . . . It’s interactive, so much fun and a complete delight.

Megan Daley, Your Kid's Next Read
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