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When Steff can't find Jay's birthday present in her very messy room, strange creatures called clutterbugs come to the rescue, helping her discover the most meaningful gift of all. Join the fun in this action-packed tale about waste reduction, repurposing, responsibility and the true spirit of giving. Perfect for young eco-warriors and budding creators, Clutterbugs is a must-addition to any child's bookshelf. A charming, highly original story that sparks creativity, inspires responsibility, encourages environmental awareness and celebrates friendship and gift-giving. Mess-makers, young and old, will love this colourful, quirky adventure.

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A neat tale of waste mindfulness wrapped in the gift of creativity, friendship and play, fashioned with whimsy, lively action and heart. This picture book is the gift that keeps on giving. (Romi Sharp, Just Write for Kids) It's a really fun and lighthearted way to help Smalls understand the importance of waste reduction, reusing/repurposing and being mindful. And at the same time shows the value of giving a gift made from the heart ... (Sue Warren aka Losang Zopa, Just So Stories) With faultless rhyme by Maura Pierlot and colourful and entertaining illustrations by Maya Bora, Clutterbugs is a fun and satisfying read offering the simple yet wholly important messages: to repurpose and recycle, and how thought and effort are what really give meaning to gifts. (Shelly Higgs, children's book author) With a rollicking rhythm and a fun rhyming pattern, Clutterbugs is a delight to read and share with young children ... As well as encouraging children to be more organised and less messy with their belongings. Clutterbugs will inspire them to be more creative in the way they use, reuse and recycle them. The book can be read and shared for sheer enjoyment, or to provide those deeper discussions. (Norah Colvin, Readilearn) Kids will love this narrative because they will totally relate to Steff and the predicament that she is in. The story is engaging and rhythmic, and there are many and varied themes... (@get.kids.booked)

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Maura Pierlot is an international award-winning author, playwright and filmmaker in Canberra. Maura's writing for primary school-age children promotes personal growth, character development, critical thinking and community-building. Her latest picture book, Clutterbugs (Big Ideas Press, 2025), is a fun, energetic romp exploring themes of sustainability, recycling, repurposing, organisational skills and the true meaning of gift-giving. Alphabetter - A Better You and Me, from A to Z (Affirm Press, February 2024), presents positive qualities and values that encourage young readers to grow in their mindset and make good choices. What Will You Make Today? (Storytorch Press, May 2023), recently shortlisted for the International Rubery Book Award, inspires children as active participants and changemakers. Maura's debut picture book, The Trouble in Tune Town, won the 2018 ACT Writing and Publishing Award (Children's category) and international accolades. Maura's writing for young adults (YA) explores the complex intersection of identity, self, belonging and mental health. Her acclaimed play, Fragments, supported by the ACT Government, enjoyed a sell-out season in Canberra and was subsequently adapted as a YA hybrid novel and award-winning web series. Maura is a longstanding small business owner in Canberra in the marketing, property and finance sectors and a former medical news reporter, ethicist and editor of Australian Medicine. She holds a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy, specialising in ethics. Maura is the Founder of The Book Bench Project in Canberra (http: //bigideaspress.com/the-book-bench-project) served on the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Committee (2018-23) and was the Community Representative on the ACT Psychologists Board for ten years. When she's not busy writing, Maura visits schools and libraries as a guest reader and speaker, serves as a Role Model and Sponsor for Books in Homes Australia, and is a reviewer and interviewer for the CBCA's online magazine, Reading Time. She enjoys spending time with her family at their avocado farm in Jamberoo, New South Wales, a peaceful sanctuary between the mountains and the sea shared with a host of native wildlife. Born in Bodrum, Turkey, Maya Bora has earned recognition and awards in the realms of cartoon, painting, illustration, graphic design, and game design, both nationally and internationally. Her illustrative work spans children's books, comics, and editorial art for various publishers and companies, with ten books published to date. She founded Megami, a creative studio, and developed Okku, a mobile app dedicated to the creation and publishing of digital books. Additionally, she designed and launched Shishkebob, a unique puzzle game. Currently, she serves as the partner and art director at Blay Games, while also working as a freelance illustrator for children's books.

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