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Sally Murphy, Australian author

It’s a Bookday!

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Fly-In Fly-Out DadHappy Bookday to you

Happy Bookday to-ooo you!

Happy Bookday, Fly-in Fly-out Daaaad

Happy Bookday to you!

Yep, you guessed it, today is release day for my new picture book  Fly-In Fly-Out Dad, published by Five Mile Press. With illustrations by the amazing Janine Dawson, Fly-In Fly-Out Dad tells the story of one family dealing with the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) lifestyle.

For families who have a parent working away, I hope Fly-In Fly-Out Dad will provide a means of discussing what happens when Dad (or Mum) is away, as well as an opportunity to discuss the emotional impact. My character misses his dad, and hopes he won’t keep leaving, but his parents demonstrate that these mixed emotions are okay.

For children who don’t have a FIFO parent, Fly-In Fly-Out Dad is an interesting story, offering a perspective of just one way that families can differ.

Fly-In Fly-Out Dad is available now from good brick and mortar bookstores, and online from stores including Booktopia and Boomerang Books.

Reviews Flying In

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With two days to go until the official release of Fly-In Fly-Out Dad, the reviews are starting to arrive. Unlike waiting for Dad to get home, waiting for reviews can be pretty nerve-wracking, so I’m really pleased to say that so far, it seems that reviewers like the book. Better still, they are understanding the intent of the book.

Dimity Powell at the Boomerang Books blog says Fly-In Fly-Out Dad: “is relevant and light-hearted yet intrinsically sensitive to the FIFO dynamic.” She has written a very thorough analysis of the book, which you can read here.
Another wonderful review is from the team at Collins Chirmside, who describe the book as: “A must have for any family where mum or dad have to stay away from home for their work.” You can see their review here.

It was also wonderful to see   on a list of 15 books which celebrate the diversity of family life at Readings on the weekend.

As an author, you can’t write for reviewers (just as, as a reviewer, you shouldn’t be writing for the authors), but it always wonderful to know that a reviewer appreciates what you were trying to do.

 

Flying!

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Want a sneak peak of my next new book? No? Well look away  now. Yes? Well you are in luck, because here is the front cover for you to admire:

Fly-In Fly-Out Dad, published by Five Mile Press and illustrated by the amazing Janine Dawson, will be released on July 1, and I can’t wait.

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