Up, Down, Over, Through

A bright and fun picture book for pre-schoolers that explores early spatial concepts – up, down, over, through! – and the way children play, from highly awarded and respected Children’s writer Jane Godwin and illustrator Kim Drane.

I’m swinging high and swinging low. Up the steps. Stop and go!

A simple and engaging picture book set over a morning in a playground where two young children spontaneously meet and play together. As they do, they explore spatial concepts – up, down, over, through!

With pitch-perfect read-aloud text from highly awarded and respected Children’s writer Jane Godwin and bright and exuberant illustrations from Kim Drane.

Author Biography

Jane Godwin (Author)

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed and internationally published author of many books for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Children’s Publisher at Penguin Books Australia for many years, Jane’s books include her novels A Walk in the Dark (September 2022), Falling From Grace, As Happy as Here (a CBCA Notable Book) and When Rain Turns to Snow (shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers and for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards) and picture books Tilly, illustrated by Anna Walker, shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award and The Best Hiding Place (illustrated by Sylvia Morris). Jane is dedicated to pursuing quality and enriching reading and writing experiences for young people, and spends as much time as she can working with them in schools and communities and running literature and writing programs.

janegodwin.com.au

Instagram: @janiegodwin

Kim Drane (Illustrator)

Kim Drane is a neurodivergent illustrator and storybook author based in Melbourne, known for her bold, colourful designs and playful storytelling. She began her creative journey as a 2D animator before pivoting to picture books, where her love of narrative continues to shine. Her work on The Phonobet earned her a CBCA New Illustrator shortlist nomination, and she has written and illustrated her own book, Lucy Loves Bugs. Embracing the weird and wonderful, Kim brings a unique, joyful energy to every project.