Jess Racklyeft

Jess Racklyeft

  • 5 stars across 16 books

Jess Racklyeft works with a medley of materials including watercolours, paints and digital bits and pieces. She was selected for Luerzer's Archive 200 Best Illustrators of the World 2013/2014 and the Etsy Design Awards, and has been a finalist in the Kids' Book Review Illustration Competition. Along with creating picture books, Jess works with Australian card companies, US-based agency Astound, and sells prints through markets and bookshops. She is involved in Illustrators Australia and writes for their magazine Outline. In her spare time, she creates paintings in conjunction with her young daughter.

Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, illustrator, and book and magazine editor. The founder of Kids' Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, she is a long-time juvenile literacy ambassador, and an established player in the Australian children's book industry. Her most recent book, See Hear , is a sequel to Smile Cry , a CBCA Notable Book for 2017 and winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Book of the Year. Australia Illustrated , now in its second edition, was her first self-illustrated book. Tania lives in Canberra with her family, a forest of artwork and a mountain of books.

3rd November 2014

Volcano & Earthquake

" Why do earthquakes hit particular places? What was it like in Pompeii when Vesuvius exploded? How do tsunamis occur... MoreVolcano & Earthquake

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14th October 2021

Iceberg

WINNER: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the YearNOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownall AwardIn the final freeze... MoreIceberg

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4th August 2022

Whisper on the Wind

NOTABLE BOOK: 2023 CBCA Picture Book of the YearThis is the windthat carries the whisperfrom Ren's dream.This is the sai... MoreWhisper on the Wind

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1st March 2017

Smile Cry: Happy or sad, wailing or glad - how do you feel today?

A fun, flip-over picture book for children that reads from both front and back. Smile Cry is an innovative picture book ... MoreSmile Cry: Happy or sad, wailing or glad - how do you feel today?

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6th April 2020

Ivy Bird

"An enchanting portrayal of one girl's delight in a creature and the many ways they can engage and inspire." -- ALA ... MoreIvy Bird

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3rd April 2023

The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater

The song of the regent honeyeater has been heard in the bush for many generations – but could it soon be lost forever?Re... MoreThe Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater

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3rd June 2025

The Last Egg

Mother Bird sat over her eggs. 'Not long now,' she said to Father Bird. Father Bird brought her worms and seeds. 'Not ... MoreThe Last Egg

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3rd April 2025

Volcano

NOTABLE BOOK: 2026 CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownall Award Deep in the ocean, far beyond the reach of even the brightes... MoreVolcano

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28th October 2025

Before You Close Your Eyes

With its gentle lullaby-like text and warm, comforting art, Before You Close Your Eyes encourages children to reflect on... MoreBefore You Close Your Eyes

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