Out now! Spotted by Megan McKean

It’s publication day for my latest project; Spotted! Around Australia

I spent most of the winter in 2021 working on the illustrations for this game, and after so many hours illustrating stripes on snakes, fur on blue-heelers, and fuzzy balls of yellow wattle, it’s so rewarding to have it out in the big wide world! Spotted is such a fun, interactive game that is suitable for all ages. I hope you’ll have as much fun playing it as I did illustrating it!

A koala, a bottlebrush, a meat pie and the Big Banana – what do they have in common? They can all be spotted around Australia! On any two cards there is only one item in common. Can you find it first?

In Spotted Around Australia, you’ll be looking for the places, animals, plants, foods and things that make Australia so unique. From the kangaroo to The Ghan Railway, the hakea to the Big Lobster, get ready for an Aussie adventure.

Illustrated by bestselling illustrator and author Megan McKean, this game is suitable for the entire family. With instructions for two ways of playing (one simple and one more challenging), Spotted Around Australia will keep players of every age entertained whilst teaching recognition, language, memory and coordination. The game also includes a fold-out poster featuring all the items from the game.

Available in all good bookstores and gift retailers around Australia, both in-store and online. Published by Thames & Hudson, and big thanks to Bianca Jafari at THA for bringing me on and working with me on so many different icons of our favourite country!