Frequently on the blog, I bring you interviews with authors or news of new picture books. Today, I am delighted to let you know of a new anthology that is now available for pre-order. It will be available for purchase on 1 November and will make a special Christmas gift, or anytime gift, for children up to twelve years of age. I am extra-delighted about this one because one of my stories is included in it.
About the anthology
Tell ’em They’re Dreaming is an anthology of Bedtime Ballads and Tall Tales from the Australian Bush, published by Share Your Story under the leadership of Australian author Michelle Worthington. I previously introduced Michelle to you in an interview about her picture book Super Nicholas.
The 36 poems, stories and ballads were selected from submissions to a competition conducted earlier this year.
The clever prologue by David Perkins Forgetting How the Banjo Works is a fitting introduction to the stories and poems to follow. A tongue-in-cheek poetic tribute to the poetry of one of Australia’s most famous bush balladeers Banjo Paterson, it is fun, funny and perfectly captures the spirit of Australian ballads and the Australian ability to laugh at ourselves.
In addition to my ballad about a bully bullfrog, the anthology contains works by other authors I have interviewed, including Marg Gibbs and Karen Hendricks as well as Michelle Worthington,
It also has stories by other already-published authors including:
Maura Pierlot, and
and many other wonderful writers too.
A Sneak Peek
Here are a few of the titles to whet your appetite:
Continue reading: Tell ’em They’re Dreaming — Available for Pre-Order – Readilearn
Norah Colvin 
This is absolutely wonderful, Norah!
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Thank you so much, Jennie. I’m delighted.
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You’re welcome, Norah.
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This sounds like a fantastic anthology. And huge congrats on having one of your stories in there, Norah! 🎉
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Thanks so much, Sarah. It is a lovely collection of stories for children.
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Congratulations for being part of the book! I know very little Australian folklore. What a fun series for children and a great gift!
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Thank you, Patricia. I am delighted to be a part of it.
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For some reason I can’t comment on the Readilearn site today, Norah. Is this only available in Australia? I would love to get this for my niece but usually order from the UK.
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That’s weird, Robbie. You can usually comment. I couldn’t comment somewhere today – I think the Carrot Ranch. That was weird too.
I’ll let you know when the International link is available. Thanks for asking. 🙂
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I can usually comment. This sort of things happens occasionally. I would appreciate you letting me know when it is available. I would really like to get it.
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Thank you for your support, Robbie. I really appreciate it. I now have the link. It can be purchased at Book Depository which has free postage worldwide, which is good. 🙂
Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3o53VMo
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Norah,as I’m not the target audience of this book, I nearly glossed over it. Congratulations and please make more of YOUR inclusion in this! And let us know when we can get hold of it in the UK.
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Thanks, Anne. You’re allowed to gloss over. 🙂
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No! I want to celebrate your publication. Shout from the rooftops!
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Thank, Anne. I will. 🙂
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I know you’re probably modest, but aren’t you part of this anthology too, Norah?
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Yes, I have a story/ ballad in there, Pete. 🙂
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yea should be more books like it for all ages Norah, celebrating our uniqueness our quirkiness 🙂
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Thanks, Kate. They are fun stories and I think ‘quirkiness’ is a good description too. 🙂
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