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Jabiru Publishing has had the great pleasure of producing three new humorous and engaging illustrated children’s books by the creative people at ARC Disability Services in Cairns. The books were published by ARCincbooks, which is holding a book launch and exhibition of the authors’ paintings on 3 March 2026 at the ARC Community Hall at 92 McNamara St, Manunda.
Frank the DJ by Imogen Lambeth and Andrew Barton
Frank is a sociable flying fox who lives upside down in a giant fig tree outside the Cairns Library and dreams of becoming a DJ. When Frank sees a DJ performance at the Cairns Festival it ignites his passion for music, and he secretly sneaks into the library each night to study and learn his craft. There he meets Betty, a talented singing bird, and Basil, an ant who plays the spoons, and together they form an unlikely musical trio. This heartwarming story follows Frank’s journey from dreamer to accomplished performer, showing how dedication, friendship and believing in yourself can make dreams come true.
Friends at First Sight by Darren Smith
It’s the school holidays in Cairns, and Maryanne is stuck at home while all her friends are away on exciting adventures. When her ball bounces over the fence to shy neighbour Peter, who is also facing two boring weeks alone, it sparks an unexpected friendship that transforms their ordinary holidays into something extraordinary. Maryanne and Peter discover they have more in common than they ever imagined, proving that sometimes the greatest friendships are right next door.
The Kindest Goat by Trent Griffin
Meet Jasper, the kindest goat in the Australian Outback, who finds joy in helping his friends with their most unusual mishaps. With his generous heart, helpful horns and a touch of Outback magic, Jasper finds creative ways to lend a hand. Along the way, he discovers new friendships and learns that even the most extraordinary acts of kindness can bring happiness to others and himself. A delightfully magical tale about friendship, kindness and compassion, it shows that no matter how silly the situation, helping is one of the most rewarding things a person can do.
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