Dear Broccoli

By Jo Dabrowski
Illustrated by Cate James

About The Book

Dear Broccoli,
Last night at dinner you were on my plate. AGAIN. Please don't come back.
From,
Frank.

Dear Frank,
I am afraid I cannot grant your request. The matter is out of my florets.
Most respectful regards,
Broccoli

A deliciously funny picture book that is sure to make even the pickiest of eaters look at their dinner in a new light.

About The Author

Andrew Fisher
Jo Dabrowski

Jo Dabrowski is a children’s author and bookseller who is passionate about children’s literacy. Her titles include the middle-grade novel Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski, (shortlisted for the 2024 Readings Prize) and The Making of Martha Mayfield (CBCA Notable 2026), as well as the hugely popular picture book, Dear Broccoli (CBCA Shortlist 2026). Jo lives in Melbourne with her husband and two boys in a very colourful house filled with books.

About The Illustrator

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Cate James

Cate James is an illustrator, artist and author based in the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. She moved here from Edinburgh, Scotland in 2015 and loves the sunshine. She has been working as a full-time freelance illustrator since 2010 and has a background in printmaking.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Affirm Kids (August 26, 2025)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781923022102
  • Ages: 3 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

'Sweetly sassy picture book ... an engaging bedtime read for tiny tots.' 

– The Canberra Times

'It's very clever. The illustrations are gorgeous ... I really really enjoyed it.'

– Your Kid's Next Read

'The witty ending is a delightful suprise'. 

– StoryLinks

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By Jo Dabrowski
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