A lonely lizard wonders why other animals get all the attention then realises no one sees him due to his camouflage.

Bruce, a lonely lizard, just wants a friend. He spends his days trying to catch the eyes of passersby, but the other Australian animals get all the attention. It’s not until he sees some eyes staring at him, and realises that they belong to camouflaged lizards, that he realises that he, too, just can’t be seen—and soon he has the friends he’s always longed for. This funny story about perseverance, just being yourself, and friendship, written in upbeat rhyming verse, with playful and expressive illustrations, is sure to delight and amuse young readers.

• A funny story about perseverance, just being yourself, and finding friendship.
• Upbeat, rhythmic rhyming verse.
• Playful and expressive illustrations that capture the uniqueness of the Australian setting and wildlife.

Karyn Miller is a New Zealand born author who lives in Queensland, Australia. After gaining a Diploma in Creative Writing with distinctions, Karyn found her true calling and passion in life – to craft heartfelt, thought-provoking picture books that will instil curiosity and a love of reading into children all around the world. With several years of experience working with young children as a Teacher Aide, Karyn aims to encourage children who live in a world full of judgement, to be unapologetically themselves.

Giulia Lombardo was born in Florence, Italy on Christmas Eve, 1991. She lives and works in a small studio surrounded by cats, dogs and other animals, as well as her colleague Arianna. Giulia graduated from the Nemo Academy of Digital Arts in 2013, and since then has worked as a children’s book illustrator alongside several international publishers. In her spare time, Giulia builds vintage chicken coops, produces homemade yoghurt and enjoys trekking.

RRP: AUD 24.99 / GBP £12.99 / USD $16.95

Format: Hardback

ISBN: 978-1-80036-073-0