Big Backyard Plan

By Kirsten Ealand
Illustrated by Laura Stitzel

About The Book

Fun is multiplied by four,
when all your best friends live next door!

Azumi, Theo, Bree and Jack live side-by-side and back-to-back. Being best friends as well as neighbours is fun - but imagine if instead of sharing backyard fences, they could share one BIG backyard!

Now, they just need a plan to convince their grown-ups ...

A joyful picture book about big dreams, best friends and removing the things that divide us.

About The Author

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About The Illustrator

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Laura Stitzel

Laura Stitzel is a Melbourne-based illustrator, author and animator. Her work spans publishing and television, with credits in background art, character animation and storyboarding for studios producing content for Disney, PBS, Adult Swim, Fox Entertainment and Netflix. She is the author-illustrator of Moonlight Mums and Mr Mo Starts to Grow, and has illustrated numerous picture books and book covers.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Affirm Kids (February 25, 2025)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781922992444
  • Ages: 3 - 7

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Raves and Reviews

'Representing a range of families and cultures, The Big Backyard Plan lovingly portrays the Australian suburbs, and the power of a few outspoken and inventive children to make a plan for a more fun, free and friend-filled tomorrow!' - Readings Monthly

'Delightful story.'

– ReadPlus

'This book will inspire families to reassess how they live in their communities and the possibility of sharing resources with their neighbours and friends.'

– Reading Time

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