Lesley McGee

The Fabulous Fruit Shake Mystery tells the story of a diverse gang of friends, who work together to solve a mystery that threatens an important day on their island home. The most fun and special day will be ruined if they don't find some clues. With clever detective work and a little pinch of magic, the gang find the cheeky culprits just in time. It is a celebration of the joy and excitement in the little things that life can bring.

The Fabulous Fruit Shake Mystery marks Lesley’s debut as an Author/Illustrator. The seedling of the story was an instrumental part of her early creative picturebook journey, and is now a celebration milestone of her personal vision becoming reality.

EMMA’S FRECKLES

Emma’s Freckles is a picture book debut for author Sarah Wallace and Lesley’s third published by Little Pink Dog Books.

With a mane of curly auburn hair and creamy fair skin, Emma lives in Australia and is covered with kisses from the sun.
Teased at school, she wishes on the brightest star at night, that her freckles will be disappear by morning. Little does she know the importance of those freckles.

At bedtime, Emma asks Grandma why she has so many freckles. Grandma chuckles and reveals an ancient story which leaves Emma wide-eyed with surprise.

Night Lights was the picture book debut for multi-talented author Inda Ahmad Zahri and Lesley’s second picture book published by Little Pink Dog Books.
A magical journey of wonder and excitement created by happy childhood memories.

Set in Johor, a southern region of Malaysia, Night Lights is a journey through steamy, sun drenched days and magical jungle nights.
Five carefree children bounce and laugh as they swing on the banyan vines in their Grandparents’ jungle back yard, harassing monkeys and searching for geckoes.

Night Lights was shortlisted for the international Rubery Book Awards in 2022 and Speech Pathology Book of the Year in 2023.

Evie is All Ears written by talented author Kellie Byrnes, was Lesley’s picture book debut as an illustrator with publishers Little Pink Dog Books.
It was instrumental in her learning and understanding of the process of picture book development, from initial concept to final production.

This sweet, gentle book pairs the exploration of a real and relevant issue with the wonders and harshness of the Australian bush. It also sheds a spotlight on one of Australia’s most elusive and endangered mammals.