Alphabet Soup Books

23/06/2026

10/06/2026

So pleased to see this little poetry book shining bright at Beaufort Street Books in Western Australia. Head to Mt Lawley to find it in store, or order from them online. 🤩

This is such a special book to have out for WA Day: a poetry collection for 6-11-year-olds showcasing some of our best writers. Defend a goal with , rocket through space with or get radioactive with . Walk the dog with and play with your food with . Then… Barlay! (Watch out!) with .

With stellar illustrations by and featuring shape poems, haiku, cinquain and free verse, these are poems to tickle your funny bone, make your belly rumble and keep you up at night (but hopefully not too late...)

We're open 10-5.30 today and tomorrow, so come and see us at 567 Beaufort Street Mount Lawley!

28/05/2026

Last Saturday was the launch of IF I COULD EAT THE STARS and it was such an honour to read one of my poems (the title poem of the collection) at the WA State Library. Thank you to and for creating another fabulous book of poetry for children. Here I am with co-editor Rebecca Newman and fellow contributor Fiona Burrows

18/05/2026

If I Could Eat the Stars is officially launched!
Repost from Sally Murphy 💫
"Two editors, one illustrator, 50-odd poets, an amazing publisher, supportive friends and family, amazing venue and the best bookshop team. The result- a booklaunch with joy and laughter and tears and POETRY! "

11/05/2026

Fremantle Press and Alphabet Soup Books are delighted to welcome you to the launch of If I Could Eat the Stars.

27/04/2026

Out now! If I Could Eat the Stars and Other Poems is perfect for young readers in mid to upper primary school. These are poems to tickle your funny bone, make your belly rumble and keep you up at night. 💫
Rebecca M Newman Sally Murphy Briony Stewart Fremantle Press

16/04/2026